Purpose and Eligibility This award recognizes an AIA Iowa member who has been licensed 10 year or less and showcases exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the profession. Areas of contribution include: design, education, and/or service in an early stage of their architectural career. The nominee must be sponsored by an AIA Iowa Member. Prior nominations shall not affect a member’s eligibility to be re-nominated.

Jury The board has delegated to a group of respected professionals from the architectural community, outside the state of Iowa, to serve as a jury for this award. The Awards Committee shall select the jury chair, and the chair then assembles the jury and determines the number of awards given. The jury location will travel year to year. One AIA Iowa Awards Committee member will assist with distributing the entries to the jury and is available to answer any questions during the jury deliberation.

Recognition Annual AIA Iowa Fall Convention, Design Awards Celebration.

Fee None.

2017 Submission Deadline: August 4, 2017

Submit electronically as a single PDF, maximum files size of 10MB

1. Introduction sheet that includes nominee name, address, phone, email, and the sponsor name, address, phone, and email.

2. Signed nomination letter from a sponsor summarizing the nominees contributions.

3. Three signed letters of recommendation from nominators.

4. Brief one-page biography of nominee.

5. Supporting material. (i.e., photographs, publicity releases, articles, accomplishments, etc.)

6. Photograph of nominee.