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The
AIA established the Thomas Jefferson Awards for Public Architecture in
1992 to recognize achievements by:
Private-sector architects who design architecturally distinguished
public facilities
Public-sector architects or agencies who manage or produce high-quality
design
Public officials or other individuals who by advocacy further the
public's awareness and/or appreciation of design excellence.
Do you know outstanding individuals or government
organizations who fit the bill? Why not nominate them for a 2003 Thomas
Jefferson Award? The procedure is relatively simple, and the rewards are
immense. The winners will be publicly recognized at the annual Accent
on Architecture Awards gala in Washington, D.C., and receive their awards
at the AIA national convention in San Diego on May 10, 2003.
Who
is eligible for nomination?
Category One: Private-Sector Architects
Who Design Public Architecture
Architects licensed in the U.S. and practicing in the private sector who
have made a significant contribution to the quality of public architecture
and who have established a portfolio of accomplishment to that end. The
nominee must have evidenced great effect on the quality of public architecture,
which is defined as any work that is funded in part or wholly by public
money.
Category Two:
Public Sector Architects and Agencies Who Manage or Produce Quality Design
Public sector architects who, by their skill, professionalism, dedication,
ability, and commitment, have consistently fostered quality in the public
built environmentand such quality is uniquely attributable to each
recipient. Licensed architects employed in the U.S. public sector or government
agencies who manage or produce quality public architecture within their
jurisdiction are eligible. Government agencies that, by their successful
contribution as a whole, have fostered quality in the public environment
also may be nominated in this category.
Category Three: Public Officials or Others Who Advocate Good Design
Elected officials, public administrators, and institutional leaders who
establish or contribute to the development of laws and policies that affect
public architecture as well as the public's perception of such architecture.
Of particular importance is recognition of their advocacy for design excellence.
This category includes non-architects who by their support and actions
have significantly influenced or contributed to the promotion of quality
design in the public sector.
Who can nominate
candidates for the awards?
Any AIA member, group of members, component, or PIA may nominate candidates
for the Thomas Jefferson Awards in any of the three categories.
What is required
for submission?
Each submission must contain:
A nomination letter by the AIA member, group of members, component,
or PIA
A biography of the nominee, not to exceed two pages, including
a list of offices, positions, honors, publications, and presentations
that relate to the purpose of the award
A one-page statement of contributions that illustrate the effect
of the work (for Category Three nominations, this statement may be up
to four pages)
Exhibitsfor Category One and Category Two, submit at most
15 photographs and drawings that represent 1 to 5 projects relating to
the purpose of the award; for Category Two, also include a maximum of
three publications that relate to the purpose of the award, such as design
guidelines, professional services procurement systems, etc.; and for Category
Three, submit articles, clippings, or other materials that illustrate
and support the nomination
Five letters of support that give testament to the achievements
presented
A black-and-white photograph, suitable for reproduction, of the
individual
A signed intern declaration (only applicable in Category Three
if the nominee is an architect).
What format
should the submission take?
All exhibits must be submitted in an AIA uniform binder obtained by contacting
the AIA Honors and Awards Department, 202-626-7586.
When are submissions
due?
They must be postmarked no later than October 11, 2002.
Where do I
send the submissions?
Send all submissions to the AIA Secretary c/o:
AIA Honors and Awards Department
Attention: Thomas Jefferson Awards for Public Architecture
1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5292
Why should
I nominate someone?
Thomas Jefferson demonstrated a commitment to excellence in architecture
to improve public understanding of the public's own potential. Good public
buildings, be they post offices, recreation centers, libraries, educational
facilities, or infrastructure projects; the people who design them; and
those who champion their design must be recognized for enhancing our quality
of life.
How do I get
more information about the Thomas Jefferson Awards?
Contact the AIA Honors and Awards Department,
202-626-7586.
Thomas Jefferson Awards Recipients
1992
James Ingo Freed, FAIA (Category One)
George M. White, FAIA (Category Two)
The Honorable Patrick J. Moynihan, Hon. AIA (Category Three)
1993
The Honorable Jack Brooks, Hon. AIA (Category Three)
1994
Richard Dattner, FAIA (Category One)
M.J. "Jay" Brodie, FAIA (Category Two)
The Honorable Joseph P. Riley Jr., Hon. AIA (Category Three)
1995
Herbert S. Newman, FAIA (Category One)
Edward A. Feiner, FAIA (Category Two)
Henry G. Cisneros, Hon. AIA (Category Three)
1996
Thomas R. Aidala, FAIA (Category Two)
The Honorable Douglas P. Woodlock (Category Three)
1997
John Tarantino, AIA (Category Two)
Richard A. Kahan (Category Three)
Hunter Morrison (Category Three)
1998
Arthur Rosenblatt, FAIA (Category Two)
1999
Lewis Davis, FAIA (Category One)
Robert Kroin, AIA (Category Two)
2000
Charles Emil Peterson, FAIA (Category Two)
Jayanta Chatterjee, Assoc. AIA (Category Three)
2001
Terrel M. Emmons, FAIA (Category Two)
Stroud Watson (Category Three)
Copyright 2002 The American Institute of Architects.
All rights reserved.
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The elegant pewter award goblet, which is inscribed for each award
winner, was designed originally by none other than TJ himself.
2001 Thomas Jefferson Award winner Stroud Watson helped rebuild
Chattanooga's downtown.
2001 Thomas Jefferson Award winner Terrel Emmons, FAIA, recently
a public architect with the National Parks Service, was active in
the Naval Facilities Engineering Command for much of his career.
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