In a celebration of purpose-driven design, Duvall Decker has been honored with the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award. This recognition highlights the Mississippi…
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 2026: Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA
December 5, 2025
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…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Edward C. Kemper Award 2026: Vivian Lee, FAIA
December 5, 2025
AIA has bestowed its highest service honor, the Edward C. Kemper Award, upon Vivian Lee, FAIA, a design principal at Gensler. This award recognizes an architect…
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education 2026: Sarah Whiting, Assoc. AIA
December 5, 2025
Sarah M. Whiting, Assoc. AIA, a transformative leader in architectural education, has been awarded the 2026 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in…
Gold Medal
Gold Medal Award 2026: Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA
December 4, 2025
Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…
Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership 2026: Michele A. Russo
March 23, 2026
Michele A. Russo, Hon. AIA, is the 2026 recipient of Honorary Membership. A nationally recognized leader in the architecture industry research, she has…
Associates Award
Cole Von Feldt, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Cole Von Feldt, Assoc. AIA, advances the design of K–12 learning environments while supporting the next generation of architects through mentorship, writing…
Associates Award
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA, strives to advance equity in architecture by strengthening workplace culture, shaping national initiatives, and expanding pathways…
Associates Award
Ersa Llakmani, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Ersa Llakmani, Assoc. AIA, seeks to advance advocacy, mentorship, and inclusive leadership—supporting emerging professionals and strengthening connections…
Associates Award
Isabel Cristina Ferreira de Souza, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Isabel Cristina Ferreira de Souza, Assoc. AIA, strengthens the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement, expanding access and support…
Associates Award
AIA Associates Award 2026
March 30, 2026
Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.