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AIA Kentucky 2008 Special Awards of Recognition

The presidents of the three local AIA Chapters in Kentucky are now accepting nominations for 2008 AIA Kentucky Special Awards. All members of AIA Kentucky are encouraged to give consideration to individuals and companies, both within the profession and without, who merit recognition for their accomplishments on behalf of the architectural profession. This year the AIA Kentucky Special Awards Committee is chaired by Gene Weber, AIA of Hub & Weber Architects in Covington.

A description of each award category and a complete listing of past award winners appears below. Nominations for each award category must be made, in writing, to one of the Chapter Presidents no later than Friday, July 18, 2008.

The Special Awards Committee will meet in early August to select the award winners. The awards will be presented Friday, October 10, 2008 at the annual convention in Louisville.

Click here for the 2008 Special Awards Information and Nomination Form.

AIA Kentucky 2007 Awards of Recognition

Three Recognized for Leadership & Service

AIA Kentucky presented three (3) Awards of Recognition on October 13, 2007 in Columbus, Indiana at ceremonies during the annual convention. The awards recognize outstanding service to AIA Kentucky and the profession of architecture in Kentucky. Awards presented and their recipients were:

Distinguished Service Award

In recognition of significant contributions to furthering the architectural profession in Kentucky through exceptional service and longstanding participation in the AIA Central Kentucky Chapter.

W. Daniel Church, AIA
Church Associates
Louisville, Kentucky

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.

Carol Hensley
Executive Director, Main Street Association
Louisville, Kentucky

Allied Professional Award

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

Ronald L. Carmicle
President, River City Development Corporation
Louisville, 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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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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