Melanie Islam, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate action through policy, practice, and collaboration—shaping…
Young Architect Award
Lyndley E. Kent, AIA, LFA
April 6, 2026
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…
Young Architect Award
Samantha R. Markham, AIA
April 6, 2026
Samantha Markham, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, educational design, and leadership…
Young Architect Award
Ceara M. O'Leary, AIA
April 6, 2026
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…
Young Architect Award
Carrie L. Parker, AIA
April 6, 2026
Carrie Lee Parker, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership that…
Young Architect Award
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA
April 6, 2026
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances innovative, high-performance design that transforms existing…
Young Architect Award
Li Ren, AIA
April 6, 2026
Li Ren, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances equitable communities through global leadership, design innovation, and advocacy…
Young Architect Award
Anna Squier, AIA
April 6, 2026
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…
Young Architect Award
Cameron S. Bolin, AIA
April 6, 2026
Cameron S. Bolin, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances sustainable design, housing innovation, and community impact through…
Young Architect Award
Shawn M. Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
April 6, 2026
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…
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2026: Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP
April 13, 2026
Kate Diamond, FAIA, LEED AP, is the 2026 recipient of the AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture. Through transformative civic projects, policy…
