Purpose and Eligibility The AIA Iowa Honorary Membership recognizes a person of esteemed character who is otherwise ineligible for membership in the institute or the chapter but who has rendered distinguished service to the profession of architecture, or to the arts and sciences allied therewith within the domain of the chapter, may be admitted as an honorary member of the chapter.

The sponsor must be a current member of the AIA Iowa Board of Directors.

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

Frequency, Jury and Submission Date The Chapter Board, at any regular meeting, may admit a nominee as an honorary member. The jury location may be determined by the AIA Iowa Board. Submissions are encouraged and accepted annually prior to the AIA Iowa Convention.

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 and nominators name, address, phone, and email.
(nominators must include four AIA Iowa members, no more than three from one firm)

2. Signed nomination letter from sponsor.

3. Four signed letters of recommendation from nominators.

4. Photograph of nominee.

5. Brief one-page biography and history of nominee.

6. History of nominee’s attainments, recognitions, and awards.
(i.e., photographs, publicity releases, accomplishments, etc.)

7. Qualifications for the honor and the reasons for the nomination as it relates to the profession.