AIA San Francisco and The Center for Architecture + Design has announced the Community Alliance Awards call for nominations. The Community Alliance Awards program honors the individuals, firms, and organizations whose overall work, leadership, and dedication shape the character and vibrancy of our communities, and the future of our built environment.
“Individuals across many different disciplines influence and define the Bay Area. We are excited for the opportunity to honor their achievements and the work they do every day,” says Stacy Williams, interim executive director, AIA San Francisco and Center for Architecture + Design.
Ten award categories aim to acknowledge individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community and the enrichment of the quality of life in the Bay Area through their commitment to design excellence. Their continued efforts to engage, educate, collaborate, and advocate elevate the value of design and its impact on the experiences of our daily lives.
Nominations will be reviewed by a jury consisting of members of the community including Jen Brooks, landscape architect at SF Public Works and the Center for Architecture + Design board member; Robin Abad Ocubillo, senior planner, Urban Designer at SF Planning Department; and Neal Schwartz, AIA, founding principal, SˆA | Schwartz and Architecture. Award recipients will be honored at a luncheon ceremony on Dec. 5, at Autodesk Gallery (1 Market Street, #200).
The award categories are Alliance Award, Chapter Service Award, Citizen Architect Award, Education Award, Emerging Professional Award, Firm Achievement Award, Local Government Award, Mentor Award, Student Award, Social Impact Award, and Revitalization Award. Full descriptions of each award category are available online.
Nominations will be accepted through Oct. 18, 2019. Visit here for complete information and to submit your nominations.