Call for Nominations
2014 AIA Kentucky Special Awards
You are invited and encouraged to submit nominations in the 2014 AIA Kentucky Special Awards Program, which recognizes individuals (or a company/firm in some cases) across the Commonwealth who have contributed to enhancing AIA Kentucky's mission. Consider nominating fellow AIA Members, public officials, allied professionals, community activists, and private citizens who you know have contributed to enhancing and improving the profession of architecture and/or the built environment. Information is provided below, along with links to complete program information and the nomination forms.
The awards will be presented at the 2014 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention in Fort Wayne, October 2-4, 2014.
The awards will be presented at the 2014 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention in Fort Wayne, October 2-4, 2014.
2014 Special Awards of Recognition
for Service to the Profession
Nomination Deadline:
July 1, 2014 |
The AIA Kentucky Special Awards Program is designed to recognize individuals and firms which have made significant contributions deemed to be in keeping with the mission and goals of AIA Kentucky, its members, and the communities they serve. All AIA Kentucky members are invited and encouraged to submit nominees for consideration.
Nominations from the members are submitted to the local chapters, whose leadership then selects nominees to be presented to the AIA Kentucky Special Awards Committee for consideration. This Committee is made up of Chairman Steve Eggers, AIA, past president of AIA Kentucky (appointed by the AIA Kentucky president), the presidents of the three local chapters, and one representative of each chapter who must have been an AIA member for at least 15 years. The Committee determines the selections in each category and the awards are presented at the annual AIA Kentucky Convention.
Nominations from the members are submitted to the local chapters, whose leadership then selects nominees to be presented to the AIA Kentucky Special Awards Committee for consideration. This Committee is made up of Chairman Steve Eggers, AIA, past president of AIA Kentucky (appointed by the AIA Kentucky president), the presidents of the three local chapters, and one representative of each chapter who must have been an AIA member for at least 15 years. The Committee determines the selections in each category and the awards are presented at the annual AIA Kentucky Convention.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The C. Julian Oberwarth Award
To recognize and honor an individual Member who has displayed a longstanding commitment to the betterment of the profession and the well-being of architects in Kentucky, and who has dedicated extraordinary time and talent to this end.
Distinguished Service Award
To honor an individual Member for a specific contribution or for their dedication and service which has significantly furthered the purposes of AIA Kentucky.
Distinguished Firm Award
To recognize a Member Firm which, through consistent leadership, vision and ability, has distinguished itself over the past decade through design and implementation of works of architecture that enhance the quality of our environment.
Emerging Professional Award
To recognize an individual Associate AIA member or an AIA Architect member who has been registered 10 years or less who exemplifies the highest qualities of leadership and who has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their AIA component or region, to the design and construction industry, to the community, and/or to other professional organizations.
Honorary Membership
To honor an individual not otherwise eligible for membership who, with unselfish energy and support, has made a significant contribution to forwarding the goals of AIA Kentucky.
John Russell Groves Citizens Laureate Award
To honor an individual and advocate who has consistently supported and encouraged the values of quality architecture in their community through leadership, service and dedication to a better living environment.
Allied Professional Award
To pay tribute to an individual or firm directly involved in the A/E/C industry which has constantly endeavored to work harmoniously with architects and other allied professionals toward the implementation of creative and innovative design solutions.
To recognize and honor an individual Member who has displayed a longstanding commitment to the betterment of the profession and the well-being of architects in Kentucky, and who has dedicated extraordinary time and talent to this end.
Distinguished Service Award
To honor an individual Member for a specific contribution or for their dedication and service which has significantly furthered the purposes of AIA Kentucky.
Distinguished Firm Award
To recognize a Member Firm which, through consistent leadership, vision and ability, has distinguished itself over the past decade through design and implementation of works of architecture that enhance the quality of our environment.
Emerging Professional Award
To recognize an individual Associate AIA member or an AIA Architect member who has been registered 10 years or less who exemplifies the highest qualities of leadership and who has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to their AIA component or region, to the design and construction industry, to the community, and/or to other professional organizations.
Honorary Membership
To honor an individual not otherwise eligible for membership who, with unselfish energy and support, has made a significant contribution to forwarding the goals of AIA Kentucky.
John Russell Groves Citizens Laureate Award
To honor an individual and advocate who has consistently supported and encouraged the values of quality architecture in their community through leadership, service and dedication to a better living environment.
Allied Professional Award
To pay tribute to an individual or firm directly involved in the A/E/C industry which has constantly endeavored to work harmoniously with architects and other allied professionals toward the implementation of creative and innovative design solutions.
Questions may be directed to Steve Eggers, AIA or Janet Pike, Hon. AIA.