F. Carter Williams Gold Medal Winners

F. Carter WilliamsThis 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.

Eligibility

A current or deceased member of AIA North Carolina whom the Board believes qualified is eligible to receive the Gold Medal. No more than one such award shall be made in any year.  Individuals who are current members of the Chapter Board, one year removed from the Board, or members of the Chapter Awards Committee are ineligible for consideration.

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William H. Deitrick Service Medal

The AIA North Carolina William H. Deitrick Service Medal will be presented to an AIA North Carolina member who exhibits extraordinary service to the community, profession or AIA North Carolina.  The medal is named in honor of the late William Henley Deitrick, FAIA, a former president of AIA North Carolina.

Eligibility

A current or deceased member of AIA North Carolina is eligible to receive the Deitrick Service Medal.  No more than one such award shall be made in any year.  Individuals who are current members of the Chapter Board, one year removed from the Board or members of the Awards committee are ineligible for consideration.

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AIA North Carolina Firm Award

Firm Award

The AIA North Carolina Firm Award shall be awarded to a North Carolina firm that has consistently produced quality architecture with a verifiable level of client satisfaction for a period of at least 10 years as an established presence in this state.  This award is the highest honor the Chapter can bestow upon a firm.

Eligibility

North Carolina architectural firms practicing under the leadership of either a single AIA North Carolina member principal or several AIA North Carolina member principals are eligible for the Firm Award.  In addition, firms that have been reorganized and whose name has been changed or modified are also eligible, as long as the firm has been in operation in North Carolina for a period of at least 10 years.  Although firms that are headquartered in other states or firms that perform the majority of their work in other states or countries are eligible, the firm’s work and impact within the state of North Carolina shall be of primary consideration.  A firm owned or managed by the Chapter president, president-elect or members of the Awards committee shall not be eligible for consideration.

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Gail A. Lindsey Award

During her career as an architect, Gail Lindsey approached each professional challenge with exuberance, resolve, and a commitment for success. Much of her effort was dedicated to positively changing the profession in relation to the development of sustainable built environments. Had her focus not been on the creation and maturation of the sustainability movement, her resolve would have dramatically affected the evolution of whatever endeavor she put her mind and efforts towards. Gail was a force in the architectural world of North Carolina, the country, and ultimately the world. Anyone who knew and worked with Gail was enriched and uplifted by her presence and engagement.

The Gail A. Lindsey Award is an honor bestowed to individuals or organizations in North Carolina that have worked in the architectural or an allied profession with the passion and commitment that is exemplary of Gail A. Lindsey. Advancing a cause; tirelessly working to improve the surrounding environment; performing work efforts with grace; and lifting the performance of all with whom one engages, are all qualities demonstrated by the award recipient(s). Like Gail, the annual award winner should be individuals or organizations that anyone would be proud to have worked with and/or called their colleague(s). Although the recipient(s) may have affected change in the area of environmental sustainability, the essential criteria is excellence in the chosen area of work related to architecture or an allied profession.

Eligibility

Individuals or organizations with a significant, positive, impact on North Carolina, or a region of North Carolina.

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Kamphoefner Prize

Established by Henry and Mabel Kamphoefner, the Kamphoefner Prize encourages individuals and firms to pursue the fundamental principles of the modern movement in architecture.  The $10,000 prize is awarded annually at the Summer Design Conference as funds permit.

Eligibility

The prize will be awarded to a licensed architect, or architectural firm currently practicing in North Carolina which has, for a sustained period of not less than 10 years, consistently contributed the most to the progress and excellence in the development of the Modern Movement in architecture. 

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Steven D. Schuster Legacy Award

The Steven D. Schuster Legacy Award is given in recognition of an individual, group, corporation, institution, church or government entity’s, long standing commitment and contributions to architecture, for their support of the community of North Carolina architects and for their influence on North Carolina architecture. The award will be given from time to time as qualified candidates are brought to the attention of the North Carolina Awards Committee. No more than one award will be given annually and it will not be necessary that an award be given every year.

Nomination

Nominations may be make by members, the public, or by AIA North Carolina Sections. .

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AIA NC Young Architect Award

(formerly Emerging Professional Award)

Eligibility

AIA members residing and licensed to practice architecture in North Carolina, whose initial date of licensure in any US jurisdiction is less than 10 years, and who is a member in good standing with AIA North Carolina, is eligible for the North Carolina Young Architect Award.

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AIA NC Associate Award

(formerly Emerging Professional Award)

Eligibility

Associate AIA member residing in North Carolina, who is a member in good standing with AIA North Carolina and who has been an Associate AIA member for 10 years or less, is eligible for the North Carolina Associate Award.

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AIA NC Educator of the Year Award

Eligibility

The Educator of the Year Award is bestowed upon any educator, faculty  member, administrator, or staff person who has furthered the objectives of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in the role of educating and supporting the next generation of architects. The Institute works to advance our nation’s quality of life.

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