Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.

Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.

Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.

Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.

Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.

Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.