Purpose and Eligibility The AIA Iowa Medal of Honor Award is to be considered an Architectural Award and will be given to an AIA Iowa architect member for distinguished service to the profession of architecture.

The sponsor must be an AIA Iowa Member.

Prior nominations shall not affect a member’s eligibility to be re-nominated.

Frequency, Jury and Submission Date The Chapter Board may administer the Medal of Honor Award annually as merited. Submissions are encouraged and accepted annually prior to the AIA Iowa Convention. The jury location may be determined by the AIA Iowa Board.

Recognition Annual AIA Iowa Fall Convention, Design Awards Celebration.

Fee None.

2017 Submission Deadline: July 7, 2017 NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!

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

1. Introduction sheet that includes nominee name, address, phone, email, year the nominee became a member of AIA Iowa, and the sponsor name, address, phone, and email.

2. Brief one-page description of the nominee's accomplishments. (it is important to identify how the candidate has affected the profession)

3. Brief one-page statement of contributions.(work, awards, and honors as they relate to the nomination)

4. Nominee's resume.

5. Three signed letters of recommendation from nominators.

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

7. Photograph of nominee.