AIA Seattle confers honors and awards on individuals to recognize significant achievement, encourage leadership in design and sustainability, and shed light on leaders in our community who are making a difference through design.

Nominations
Visit here to learn how to nominate a member for a local award or FAIA nomination.

Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor, the highest award that AIA Seattle can confer on one of its own members, recognizes distinguished lifetime achievement in architecture including design, professional practice, and service to the profession, the community, education, or the arts.  Medal of Honor Winners

Honorary Membership
Recognizing those not otherwise eligible for AIA membership who have contributed notably to achievement of the mission and goals of AIA Seattle.  Honorary Members

Allied Organziation Award
Recognizing an organization which has notably contributed to the goals of AIA Seattle.  Allied Organization Award Winners

Community Service Award
Recognizing an individual or group for achieving significant community service objects and examplifying the application of architectural skills, values and dedication to the advancement of community goals.  Community Service Award Winners

Young Architect Award
A new award given to individuals licensed fewer than 10 years how have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in an early stage of their architectural career.  A young architect may be recognized for contributions to design excellence, sustainable design, community engagement, the practice of architecture, technological innovation, or education.  Young Architect Award Winners

Emerging Professionals Traveling Scholarship
Supporting travel and research that benefits the work of emerging professionals in architecture and benefits the Seattle design community.  Apply

NIAUSI and AIA Seattle Joint Fellowship for Travel and Research in Italy

AIA Seattle and the Northwest Institute for Architecture and Urban Studies in Italy (NIAUSI) have joined forces to create an fellowship opportunity for AIA members. The NIAUSI/AIA Seattle Fellowship in Italy provides a one month stay in one of the restored medieval houses maintained by NIAUSI at its “Civita Institute” facilities in the ancient hill town of Civita di Bagnoregio, located north of Rome. More info

Marga Rose Hancock Diversity Scholarship
Annual support to a minority University of Washington student demonstrating economic need.  A UW faculty committee reviews applications and selects a qualifying student to receive scholarship support.

Denice Hunt K-12 Internship
Honoring the memory of Denice Johnson Hunt AIA, a K-12 activist and the first woman of African-American heritage to serve as an AIA component President, and her commitment to diversifying the design professions through youth education. Funds are held and administered by the University of Washington.

National Awards
The chapter also nominates local members for national awards, including College of Fellows.  For more information on national awards nomination, visit the Fellows and Honors Committee page.  View a list of all Seattle-area Fellows here.