2022 AIA Illinois Honor Awards
A Celebration of Better Illinois Communities by Design
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.
2022 AWARD CATEGORIES
DESIGN AWARDS
THE CAPITOL AWARD - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility
The highest state honor given for a transformational project - one designed for the human experience that works towards cultural transformation.
FOR EXCELLENCE IN MASTER PLANNING - Illinois Capitol Master Plan
For master planning or implementation of a master plan
FOR GREATEST IMPACT - Navy Pier Flyover
For new design or renovation of an individual building
- Award for Project Construction Value $5M and above
FOR GREATEST IMPACT - North Lawndale Employment Network
For new design or renovation of an individual building
- Award for Project Construction Value Below $5M
FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION - CTA Quincy Station Restoration + Renovation
For historic preservation, restoration or adaptive reuse of a building.
- Award for Project Construction Value $5M and above
FOR EXCELLENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION - Chicago Cultural Center Grand Army of the Republic Rooms Restoration
For historic preservation, restoration or adaptive reuse of a building.
- Award for Project Construction Value $5M and above
FOR EXCELLENCE IN INTERIORS - Steppenwolf Theatre Campus Expansion
For innovation in architecture and unique design ideas
- Award for Project 5,000 SF and above
FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Campus Instructional Facility
-Award for Project 5,000 SF and above
FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE IN HIGH-PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS - Yannell PHIUS+ Residence
-Award for Project under 5,000 SF
MEMBER SERVICE AWARDS
GOLD MEDAL AWARD - Larry Livergood, FAIA
The highest honor for outstanding lifetime service by an AIA member
JOHN WELLBORN ROOT AWARD - Calli Verkamp, AIA
For Illinois emerging professional architects licensed under 10 years
NATHAN CLIFFORD RICKER AWARD - Chip von Weise, AIA
For Illinois architecture educators
R. BUCKMINSTER FULLER AWARD - Gary W. Anderson, AIA
For Illinois architects involved in humanitarian, social impact or community endeavors
ALAN MADISON AWARD - Tiara Hughes, Assoc. AIA
For Illinois minority architects or architectural interns who demonstrate leadership and who promote diversity within the profession