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2011 AIA Kentucky Special Awards Program

Each year the presidents of the three local AIA Chapters in Kentucky accept nominations for the AIA Kentucky Special Awards. All members of AIA Kentucky are encouraged to give consideration to individuals and firms, both within the profession and without, who merit recognition for their accomplishments on behalf of the architectural profession.

Nominations for each award category must be made, in writing, to one of the Chapter Presidents. Each chapter will consider all nominations received and then recommend a slate of nominees for consideration by the AIA Kentucky Special Awards Committee. This committee is chaired by an AIA member appointed by the AIA Kentucky President, and committee members include the president and one other representative of each of the three local chapters. All awards may be presented or not presented at the discretion of the Special Awards Committee.

The awards will be presented at the AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention, set for September 15-17, 2011 in Dayton, Ohio. Information and nomination materials for the 2011 AIA Kentucky Special Awards Program will be posted here no later than May 1, 2011. Contact info@aiaky.org.

AIA Kentucky 2010 Awards of Recognition

AIA Kentucky presented seven (8) Awards of Recognition on October15, 2010 at ceremonies during its annual convention. The Special Awards Program recognizes outstanding service to AIA Kentucky and the profession of architecture in Kentucky.  Awards presented and their recipients were:

C. Julian Oberwarth Award

To recognize and honor an individual Member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to the betterment of the profession and well-being of architects in Kentucky, and who has dedicated extraordinary time and talent to this end.

Joseph E. Jones, AIA
JRA Architects
Lexington, Kentucky

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.

Christopher Fuller, AIA
K. Norman Berry Associates Architects PLLC
Louisville, Kentucky

Jack C. Stewart, AIA
Stewart Architecture
Lexington, Kentucky

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.

Daniel O. Ware, AIA
EOP Architects
Lexington, 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.

Sherry Carran
City Commissioner
Covington, Kentucky

Holly Wiedemann
President, AU Associates, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky

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.

Diane Heilenman
Retired, Louisville Courier-Journal
Pewee Valley, Kentucky

Allied Professional Award

To pay tribute to an individual directly involved in the A/E/C industry who has constantly endeavored to work harmoniously with architects and other allied professionals toward the implementation of creative and innovative design solutions.

Andy Middleton
Consultant, Schiller Architectural Hardware & Door Systems
Lexington, Kentucky

Special Awards (1975-present)

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. Nominations from the members are submitted to the local chapters, whose leadership then selects nominees to be presented to the Special Awards Committee for consideration. The Committee is made up of a chairman 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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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J. Russell Groves Citizens Laureate Award

To honor an individual and advocate who consistently, through leadership, service and dedication to a better living environment, has openly supported and encouraged the values of quality architecture.

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Honorary Membership

To honor an individual who, with unselfish energy and support, has actively promoted quality architecture and has made a significant contribution to forwarding the goals of AIA Kentucky.

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Allied Professional

To pay tribute to an individual or firm which has constantly endeavored to work harmoniously with architects and allied professionals toward creative and innovative design solutions.

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