
Awards Celebration
Award winners, project team members, building owners, convention attendees and exhibitors, family and friends are invited to join in the celebration.
Registration
Coming in June!
Design Award
Recognizes excellence in architecture projects which are designed by members of AIA Iowa and emphasizes its importance in the community.
Applications open June 6th!
2023 Design Awards
craft award
Recognizes Iowa craftspeople and / or companies who demonstrate particular skill and inventiveness in the execution and incorporation of their craft into our built environment.
Applications open June 6th!
25 year award
Recognizes longstanding excellence in architecture and emphasizes its importance in the community.
Applications open June 6th!
Individual Awards
Each year, AIA Iowa accepts nominations for outstanding leadership. The following four categories of AIA Iowa’s most important recognitions. Nominations are sought each spring and winners are announced at the AIA Iowa Annual Convention.

Medal of Honor
The Medal of honor Award is to be considered the highest honor AIA Iowa can bestow on its members. It shall be awarded to those who have dedicated a significant portion of their career in service to the profession of architecture and played a role in shaping the profession as well as the Chapter.
Application for 2023 due June 29th
To view past recipients visit Medal of Honor Award.

Honorary Member Award
Recognizes a person of esteemed character who is otherwise ineligible for membership in the Institute or the Chapter but who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of Architecture, or to the arts and sciences allied therewith within the domain of the Chapter.
Application for 2023 due June 29th
To view past recipients visit Honorary Member Award.

Educator Award
Recognizes a person of esteemed character who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of architecture or to the arts and science within the territory of AIA Iowa.
Application for 2023 due July 28th
To view past recipients visit Educator Award.

Young Architect Award
The Young Architect Award is given to individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in the areas of design, education, and / or service in an early stage of their architectural career.
Application for 2023 due July 28th
To view past recipients visit Young Architect Award.
Save the Date!
Let's celebrate! Join us on Thursday, September 21 for AIA Iowa's Annual Awards Celebration. This event recognizes both individual award winners as well as firms who have participated in our design awards programs. This prestigious event is one to look forward to every year!
2023 AIA Iowa Awards Celebration
Thursday, September 21
7:00-10:00 PM
Location to be revealed soon!
Questions? Contact Us
Address
AIA Iowa
Iowa Center for Architecture
400 Locust St., Ste. 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
Contact
515-244-7502
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri:
8:00 am – 4:30 pm