AIA Awards at AIA24 – AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025

Showcasing AIA award winners

AIA24 is putting a spotlight on AIA award winners, recognizing their outstanding achievements and exemplary designs across various practice areas.

An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Nearly 30 award programs represent the pinnacle of industry prestige and honor work that sets new standards of excellence and inspires others to innovate.

That’s why we’re showcasing AIA award winners at AIA24—to inspire others to innovate and reach new heights in their work. Explore the spaces and places where you meet AIA award-winning architects and learn more about their incredible work.

Meet the architects & designers

There are several opportunities at AIA24 for attendees to rub elbows and network with the best in architecture and design.

Connect at the AIA Awards Gala & After-Party

It’s going to be an unforgettable night of recognition, inspiration, and camaraderie at the first-ever AIA Awards Gala—a red carpet-style celebration honoring the 2024 AIA award winners at the historic National Building Museum! While the gala is sold out, you can still snag a ticket for the After-Party, where you can network with today’s leading architects and designers over drinks and dessert!

Get your book signed at the AIA Design Shop

Meet AIA Gold Medal recipients, get your book signed, and maybe even snag a selfie! 2024 AIA Gold Medal recipients Ted Flato, FAIA, and David Lake, FAIA, and 2023 AIA Gold Medal recipient Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, will be signing books at the AIA Design Shop from 10–10:45am on Friday, June 7.

The AIA Design Shop is located in the West Salon of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Books will be available to purchase on-site.

Network at award receptions & events

AIA24 is hosting several events where you can mix and mingle with award winners, including:

Explore the full list of events & parties >

Celebrate the newest AIA Fellows

Fellowship is AIA’s highest membership honor—recognizing the exceptional work and contributions of AIA members. The Investiture Ceremony and AIA Awards Celebration is a free event, open to all, where you can watch (and meet) the newly elevated fellows as they are inducted to the AIA College of Fellows.

Discover award-winning architects & designs

There are several spaces throughout the convention center where you can explore, engage, and learn more about AIA award winners and their award-winning projects.

Recognize excellence at keynotes

During the June 6 keynote featuring Arthur C. Brooks and the June 7 featuring Dr. Sanjay Gupta, we will honor select AIA award winners for their exceptional contributions to the profession. These sessions are the most attended events at conference every year—be sure to attend!

Explore the Grand Lobby display

Prominently featured in the Grand Lobby, the AIA Awards display highlights recent AIA award winners, including the AIA Gold Medal, Architecture Firm Award, and Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. The COTE Top Ten for Students will also be on digital display in the Grand Lobby.

Visit the expo awards display

Engage with a fun, interactive display in the ‘Design’ expo zone. Learn more about AIA’s prestigious award programs showcasing how design can transform communities, people, and the climate.

Celebrate service to the profession

Check out the display honoring Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, Edward C. Kemper award winner, located in the concourse outside rooms 145-147.

Apply for AIA Awards

Interested in seeing your work recognized at AIA25? Find the AIA award program that’s best for you and explore the 2025 cycle application dates.