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

Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA, strives to advance equity in architecture by strengthening workplace culture, shaping national initiatives, and expanding pathways…

Explore the Young Architect Award 2026 recipients—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…

Katie Ackerly, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate-responsive housing and equitable design through research-driven…

Amanda S. Barton, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances resilience and sustainability through design, advocacy, and mentorship…

Melanie Islam, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate action through policy, practice, and collaboration—shaping…

Lyndley Kent, AIA, LFA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate-focused design and equitable practice by transforming values…

Samantha Markham, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, educational design, and leadership…

Ceara O’Leary, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She is recognized for her human-centered design approach and dedication to mentoring…

Carrie Lee Parker, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership that…

Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances innovative, high-performance design that transforms existing…

Li Ren, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances equitable communities through global leadership, design innovation, and advocacy…

Anna Squier, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. Through design, advocacy, and leadership, she is shaping a more equitable and…

Cameron S. Bolin, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances sustainable design, housing innovation, and community impact through…

Shawn M. Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. A strategic leader and advocate for design excellence, he has shaped…

Explore the AIA Education Facility Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in today's learning spaces.

The Philip Merrill Environmental Center, designed by SmithGroup in Annapolis, Maryland, is a pioneering environmental headquarters on the Chesapeake Bay. As the…

AIA has named Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, as the recipient of the 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. This prestigious honor celebrates an architect who exemplifies…

Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…

In a celebration of purpose-driven design, Duvall Decker has been honored with the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award. This recognition highlights the Mississippi…