Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. 

Ernest Banks, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary designer and advocate whose community-driven work—from founding scholarships for underrepresented students to leading…

Anastasia Calhoun, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a transformative leader in architectural publishing and advocacy, using her editorial vision, research, and mentorship…

Cyrus Dahmubed, Assoc. AIA, is a Boston-based design researcher and educator whose work bridges community storytelling, inclusive urbanism, and mentorship to…

Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary educator and advocate whose transformative work in K–12 outreach is making architecture more accessible…

Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a passionate advocate and mentor whose leadership, from local mentorship to national advocacy, is transforming architecture…

Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2025, recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community…

The route of Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA, from her roots in Mumbai, India, to the numerous leadership roles she has assumed in the profession, is one characterized by…

Leslie Tijerina, Assoc. AIA, knows that working in small communities can generate significant impact. To that end, she has dedicated her young career to…

By leveraging her passion, creativity, and the extensive network she has developed, Katie Hitt, Assoc. AIA, has become a catalyst for innovation and a role…

Few emerging professionals are as deeply engaged as Asa Santa Cruz, Assoc. AIA, whose leadership has profoundly impacted the pipeline for future architects…

A champion for women in architecture and the thousands of immigrant design professionals whose challenges she deeply understands, Tannia Chavez, International…

Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for her work as an architecture firm strategist and marketing professional—inspiring…

Jeremy Gentile, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for his work as a champion of the architecture profession and an advocate for students…

Explore the AIA Associates Award 2024 winners—recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. 

Explore the AIA Associates Award 2023 winners—recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. 

The award-winning regional and urban design for Thaden School Master Plan supports the growth of an independent school in rapidly expanding Bentonville, AR and…

The award-winning regional and urban design for the East End Transformation at Washington University in St. Louis transforms a car-centric site into a welcoming…

The award-winning regional and urban design for Completing the Loop revitalizes 15 miles of Pittsburgh’s riverfront land and connects previously disconnected…

The award-winning regional and urban design for the Van Leesten Memorial Bridge in Providence, RI connects five of the city’s prominent neighborhoods and…