Purpose and Eligibility This award recognizes a living Iowa educator within or outside the profession for their significant contributions to architectural education in Iowa. The nominee shall have had a cumulative effect on a long line of students and an influence on a wide range of students.

Nominees shall be a person whose activities have consistently directed themselves and their students toward the future. The nominee shall have evidenced the ability to make connections between their particular areas of expertise and other areas as appropriate. The nominee shall be known by the quality of his or her products.

The sponsor must be an AIA Iowa Member, faculty member, or a current or former student.

Prior nominations will not affect eligibility to be re-nominated.

Jury The board has delegated the people holding the following positions as the jury for this award: past AIA Iowa Board Member, IAF Public Member or Allied Member, AIA Iowa EVP, Dean of ISU College of Design, and an AIA Iowa Associate Member. This group shall meet at the AIA Iowa office to conduct the jurying process. 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.

3. Brief one-page biography of nominee.

4. Brief one-page statement of contributions.

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

6. Two letters of reference by those who know the quality of the nominee’s products.
(letters should be explicit in their recommendation and contain specific reasons for their support)

7. Photograph of nominee.