The AIA Illinois Honor Awards recognize people and projects epitomizing the contributions of the architecture profession, the transformative power of design, and the dedication of individuals to service and excellence. All award winners have positively impacted citizens throughout the state of Illinois by helping create communities in which people are drawn to live and work, and to live healthier and happier. 

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DESIGN AWARDS

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SULLIVAN AWARD - University of Chicago Keller Center

The top award chosen from all award submissions

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THE PRESIDENT'S AWARD – Chicago Architecture Biennial - Student Design Competitions

Chosen each year by the current AIA Illinois President

 

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT AWARD – Carter Woodson Regional Chicago Public Library Restoration

For the greatest impact made by new design or renovation of one individual building

 

DANIEL BURNHAM AWARD- Chicago Park District, South Lakefront Framework Plan

 Master planning or implementation of a master plan

 

CROMBIE TAYLOR AWARD PRESERVATION-Chicago Union Hall Station Restoration 

For preservation and restoration

 

MIES VAN DER ROHE AWARD- 95th / Dan Ryan CTA Station

For innovation in overall concept design or detail

 

 

MEMBER SERVICE AWARDS

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ALAN MADISON AWARD -  Maya Bird-Murphy, AIA

For Illinois minority architects or architectural interns who demonstrate leadership and who promote diversity within the profession

 

NATHAN CLIFFORD RICKER AWARD – Curtis J. Sartor, Jr. AIA

For Illinois architecture educators

 

RICHARD NICKEL AWARD- David Doig

For (non-architect) citizens who lift up architecture and the profession

 

R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER AWARD FOR SOCIAL GOOD - Dave Gerald Broz, AIA

For Illinois architects involved in humanitarian, social impact or community endeavors