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  • Francis Gassner Award Call for Nominations

  • The Francis Gassner Award was established in 1977 to commemorate an extraordinary architect, Francis P. Gassner, FAIA, who practiced in Memphis from the 1950's until his death in 1977. To continue his legacy of design excellence, service to the profession, and leadership to our community, AIA Memphis honors annually an architect for outstanding contributions to the quality of the built environment in Memphis. Visit the Gassner Award page for more information about past recipients.

     

    Eligibility

    Candidates must be an architect and member of AIA Memphis. Individuals may be proposed by any AIA or Assoc. AIA member of AIA Memphis in good standing. Achievement in the following categories should be considered: practice, design, education, leadership and/or service.

     
    Jury

    The jury includes former Gassner Award recipients, a Gassner family representative, and the AIA Memphis Executive Director.

  • Submission Details

    Nominations should be in the form of a letter of recommendation (no more than two pages) to the Gassner Award Committee. Other materials may be considered (up to 10 pages). Please provide a statement naming your nominee, and their contributions to the quality of the built environment in Memphis. Achievement in the following categories should be considered: practice, design, education, leadership and/or service. The Award may or may not be given on an annual basis at the discretion of the Committee.
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