The American Institute of Architects North Carolina Chapter (AIANC) was pleased to present the F. Carter Williams Gold Medal Award to Katherine Peele, FAIA. This is the highest honor presented by the Chapter to a member of AIA North Carolina. It is awarded to an individual in recognition of a distinguished career or extraordinary accomplishments as an architect. The award is named in memory of Raleigh architect, F. Carter Williams, FAIA.
Katherine Peele serves as LS3P’s Chief Practice Officer. Katherine joined the firm (then Boney Architects) in 1988 after she graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina State University’s School of Design with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. She was the valedictorian of her class at the School of Design.
In her 31 years with the firm, she has managed over $1 billion worth of construction, with projects ranging from educational to workplace and community focuses. Her current role as Chief Practice Officer includes oversight of design excellence and quality, growth of practice expertise, and innovation.
Katherine served as the 2000 President of AIA North Carolina and in 2017 was appointed by the Governor to serve a five-year term on the North Carolina Board of Architecture. She was elevated to AIA Fellowship in 2003 in recognition of her extensive expertise and commitment to educational facility design. She also serves as the Chair of the Membership Committee for the Leaders Council of NC State University College of Design. In 2009, she was awarded the William H. Dietrick Service Medal by the AIA North Carolina Chapter for her service to the profession in North Carolina.
“The thing that impressed me most about Katherine was the ideals that she upheld in everything she did. Whether it was related to a project or AIA, her service to AIA and her dedication to excellence has been impeccable” said Walt Teague, FAIA.
“In the architecture community she’s known as a leader, people seek her out. She is the closest thing to a sister that I have ever had and I just feel like together we have done some great things, and she has gone on to do greater things” said Paul Boney, FAIA.