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Interior Architecture Award
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Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.

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Justice Facility Award
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Recognizes best practices in planning and design for buildings that directly support the justice system.

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At the base, a series of angled cuts organizes a visual procession to Grand Central, revealing the Vanderbilt corner of the terminal’s magnificent cornice for the first time in more than a century.
Architecture Award
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Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.

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Students rehearse in space that imbues natural light from all sides.
Education Facility Design Award
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Celebrates state-of-the-art learning environments.

The AIA Education Facility Design Award will open for 2027 submissions on August 28, 2026.

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Regional & Urban Design Award
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Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

The AIA Regional & Urban Design Award will open for 2027 submissions…

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Healthcare Design Award
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Recognizes projects in health care design and planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, and wellness facilities.

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An attendant from San Francisco Public Works’ Pit Stop Program is present during operating hours at select locations to ensure the toilets are kept safe, clean and operational for their intended use.
Small Project Award
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Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.

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The Tokyo International Forum’s Glass Hall unifies the complex by serving as a lobby for all venues. It features 200- foot high cable-supported glass walls and a 750-foot span between two columns.
Twenty-five Year Award
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Awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.

The AIA Twenty-Five Year Award will open for 2027 submissions…

Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorrilla Fund
COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.

The COTE Top Ten Award will open for 2027 submissions on August 28, 2026.

Colored tile on elevator core derived from flags of Latin American countries, mural painted by Aurelio del Muro and Marta Blair
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.

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The Woburn Public Library at dusk
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
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Honors the best in library architecture and design.

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Design for Aging Award
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Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.

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Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.

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Associates Award
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Recognizes exceptional Associate AIA member leaders who have made significant contributions to their community, organization, and/or industry.

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Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
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Recognizes architects, public officials, and others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.

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Black and white photo of Whitney M. Young Jr. speaking at the 1968 AIA Convention
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Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.

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Etched wall at AIA headquarters with names of Firm Award winners
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Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.

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Gold Medal: The names of 2016 Gold Medal recipients Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown are chiseled into the Gold Medal Wall at AIA headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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Gold Medal
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Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.

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Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.

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Honorary Membership
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Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.

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