Architectural Excellence Awards
Each year, AIA Pennsylvania celebrates the best of architecture in Pennsylvania and the people behind it. Through the AIA Pennsylvania Architectural Excellence Design Awards programs, more than 50 honors are awarded annually to AIA members, allied professionals, government and civic leaders, academic leaders, and nonprofit community service organizations. Each award is given in recognition of leadership and positive contributions to a better and more sustainable built environment and advancement of the profession of architecture.
Learn more about the awards programs and view past recipients of the Design Awards, COTE Awards, Special Awards, and Student Awards.
2023 Architectural Excellence Awards Cycle
The chapter will be celebrating 2023’s Design Awards, COTE Awards, Special Awards, Student Awards, and EPiC Firms, with the 2023 Architectural Excellence Awards celebrations set for Thursday, November 16th, 2023.
The Architectural Excellence Special Awards nomination period opens in April and closes at the beginning of June.
The Architectural Excellence Design & COTE Awards submission period opens in June and closes at the beginning of September.
Align Your Business with Architectural Excellence
Interested in aligning your product, service, or organization with architectural excellence? Contact Susan Frear at sfrear@aiapa.org for opportunities to support the profession and the chapter’s nearly 3,000 members across Pennsylvania. Don’t miss this opportunity to reach architects, design professionals, and key built industry decision-makers with a reputation for excellence throughout Pennsylvania.
2022 Architectural Excellence Awards
The 2022 Architectural Excellence Awards Broadcast debuted on Thursday, November 17, 2022, showcasing individual and firm honorees in five programs, including the Committee on the Environment (COTE) Awards, Design Awards, Special Awards, Student Awards, and EPiC Firms. Read the press release for a full recap of 2022’s honorees.
Architectural Excellence Awards Showcase
Architectural Excellence Award recipients and finalists are featured annually in the Year in Review, Architectural Excellence Showcase, and Firm Directory publication.