The Albuquerque Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Awards Program recognizes achievements for a broad range of architectural activity to elevate the general quality of architecture practice, establish a standard of excellence against which all architects can measure performance and inform the public of the breadth and value of architecture practice. The AIA ABQ Design Awards Program recognizes excellence in the categories of: General Design, Historic Restoration, Remodel and Adaptive Reuse, Residential, Interior Architecture, Small Architectural Project, Urban Design/Master Planning, Unbuilt Project and 25/50-Year Architecture. The program not only demonstrates the value of good design, but also illustrates the wide variety of services performed by architects. It is conducted independently of other awards programs sponsored by the AIA National and other AIA components.

Note that additional consideration given to responses to the AIA's Framework for Design Excellence measures.  The purpose of the Framework is to highlight climate action as a critically urgent topic for society, and the role architects play as influencers for impactful change. The Framework will help facilitate conversations with clients and the communities we serve and set meaningful goals and targeted outcomes.


2025 CALL FOR ENTRIES

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Due on Monday, November 10, 2025 by 5:00 pm

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AIA Albuquerque 2025 Honor Awards Call for Nominations

The AIA Albuquerque Honors & Nominations Committee is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Honor Awards!
This is your opportunity to celebrate the individuals, partners, and organizations whose leadership, creativity, and dedication strengthen our profession and enrich our community.

Each year, we honor excellence across a range of categories:

• Lifetime Achievement

• Outstanding Leadership

• Board Member of the Year

• Allied Member of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year / Service to the Chapter

• Craftsmanship Award (New!)

Recognizes superior skill and artistic merit demonstrated through exceptional workmanship, attention to detail, and innovative use of materials or techniques on a construction project.

• Special Recognition (New!)

Honors unique contributions or extraordinary service by members or non-members that advance AIA Albuquerque’s mission.

MAKE YOUR NOMINATION(S) HERE


ANNUAL DESIGN + HONOR AWARDS BANQUET 
& SMALL SILENT AUCTION 
DECEMBER 5, 2025 @ UNM SA+P
(AN IN PERSON EVENT)
George Pearl Hall and Honda Garcia Auditorium   6:00 to 9:00 pm
followed by UNM Annual Hanging of the Greens Luminaria Tour!

RSVP HERE

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS