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…

Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP, is the 2026 recipient of the AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture. Through transformative civic projects, policy…

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