AIASF Leadership Awards

Emerging Professional Award 
Recognizes an Associate AIA member or an AIA Architect member registered for 10 years or less who exemplifies exceptional leadership and demonstrates unparalleled commitment to AIASF, the design and construction industry, or the broader community. 

Student Award 
Honors an individual student, student team, or student organization demonstrating a significant commitment to the community or the building industry. 

Firm Achievement Award 
Celebrates an architecture firm’s outstanding contributions to the community, advancement of the profession, development of interns, or creation of distinguished architecture. 

Sandra Vivanco, AIA Education Award 
Named in honor of Sandra Vivanco, a renowned architect, educator, and advocate for diversity in design, this award recognizes an organization or individual advancing architectural education through teaching, design, scholarship, research, or service excellence. Sandra Vivanco's legacy includes her impactful work in cross-cultural design and her commitment to mentoring underrepresented communities in architecture. 

Marsha Maytum, FAIA Citizen Architect Award 
Named for Marsha Maytum, FAIA, a trailblazer in sustainable design and community engagement, this award recognizes lifelong contributions to the community by individuals whose achievements have largely gone unrecognized. Marsha’s work emphasizes the transformative power of architecture in addressing environmental and social challenges, inspiring generations of architects to serve their communities. 

Nominee Information

• Name, organization, contact details, and selected award category.

Nominator Information

• Name, organization, and contact details.

Nomination Details

• 50-word nomination statement
  • For individuals: Include a brief bio highlighting work history, honors, achievements, and contributions.
  • For organizations or firms: Provide an overview, including key achievements and contributions.
• 250-word nomination statement
  • Explain why the nominee deserves recognition, focusing on leadership, impact, and achievements.

Supporting Materials

• Up to 10 high-resolution images
  • For individuals: Headshot (JPG, 300 dpi)
  • For organizations: Logo (JPG or PNG)