One of the five objects of the AIA's mission statement is "to make the profession of ever-increasing service to society." It follows, then, that those who make the Institute of ever-increasing service to the profession deserve our gratitude and special recognition. The Edward C. Kemper Award, conferred annually by the national Board of Directors, honors an architect member who has contributed significantly to the profession through service to The American Institute of Architects. One architect will be so honored through presentation of the award at the AIA convention in San Diego in May 2003.

The award is the namesake of Edward C. Kemper, FAIA, who devoted nearly 35 years of his life to the Institute as executive director from 1914 to 1948. As such, he guided the Institute as it endured the Great Depression and two World Wars, bringing it finally to happier times. During his tenure, he saw AIA membership increase tenfold to almost 11,000 architects.

Who is eligible for nomination?
Architect members of the AIA who have contributed significantly to the profession through service to the Institute. Past winners of the Kemper Award have included architects who have contributed significantly to the Institute's body of knowledge in the AIA documents arena and professional practice area, executive officers, editors, and those who have served as "diplomats" to other professions and other professional societies. (Members of the Board and past officers of the Institute out of office less than three years are not eligible.)

Who can nominate candidates for the awards?
Members of the national AIA Board of Directors or a component or PIA may make nominations for the Edward C. Kemper Award. These people are willing and eager to take suggestions for nominees from other AIA members. For a list of current members of the Board, visit the AIA portal. Each PIA lists its own advisory group on its Web site. Go to the directory of PIAs to find their home pages, each of which lists its advisory group.

What is required for submission?
Each submission must contain:
• A nomination letter that summarizes the contributions made
• A brief biography of the nominee, including a list of offices, positions, honors, publications, and presentations that relate to the purpose of the award
• Exhibits, if appropriate for the nominee, to illustrate accomplishments that relate to the purpose of the award
• A maximum of 10 letters of support; letters should be explicit in their recommendation and contain specific reasons for support
• A black-and-white photograph of the person that is suitable for reproduction
• A signed intern declaration.

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 or thoaney@aia.org. Sponsors must notify the local chapter of the nomination.

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, 1735 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20006-5292, Attention: Edward C. Kemper Award

Why should I nominate someone?
There are many architects who give many hours of their time so that the profession may have a voice through the AIA. They deserve public recognition and our thanks.

How do I get more information about the Awards?
Contact the AIA Honors and Awards Department, 202-626-7586 or thoaney@aia.org, or go to www.aia.org/institute/honors.

Edward C. Kemper Award Recipients

1950 William Perkins, FAIA
1951 Marshall Shaffer, FAIA
1952 William Stanley Parker, FAIA
1953 Gerrit J. De Gelleke, FAIA
1954 Henry H. Saylor, FAIA
1955 Turpin C. Bannister, FAIA
1956 Theodore Irving Coe, FAIA
1957 David C. Baer, FAIA
1958 Edmund R. Purves, FAIA
1959 Bradley P. Kidder, FAIA
1960 Philip D. Creer, FAIA
1961 Earl H. Reed, FAIA
1962 Harry D. Payne, FAIA
1963 Samuel E. Lunden, FAIA
1964 Daniel Schwartzman, FAIA
1965 Joseph Watterson, FAIA
1966 William W. Eshbach, FAIA
1967 Robert H. Levison, FAIA
1968 E. James Gambaro, FAIA
1969 Philip J. Meathe, FAIA
1970 Ulysses Floyd Rible, FAIA
1971 Gerald McCue, FAIA
1972 David N. Yerkes, FAIA
1973 Bernard B. Rothschild, FAIA
1974 Jack D. Train, FAIA
1975 F. Carter Williams, FAIA
1976 Leo A. Daly, FAIA
1977 Ronald A. Straka, FAIA
1978 Carl L. Bradley, FAIA
1979 Herbert E. Duncan Jr., FAIA
1980 Herbert Epstein, FAIA
1981 Robert L. Durham, FAIA
1982 Leslie N. Boney Jr., FAIA
1983 Jules Gregory, FAIA
1984 Dean F. Hilfinger, FAIA
1985 Charles Redmon, FAIA
1986 Harry Harmon, FAIA
1987 Joseph Monticciolo, FAIA
1988 David Lewis, FAIA
1989 Jean P. Carlhian, FAIA
1990 Henry W. Schirmer, FAIA
1991 John F. Hartray Jr., FAIA
1992* Betty Lou Custer, FAIA
1993 Theodore F. Mariani, FAIA
1994 Harry C. Hallenbeck, FAIA
1995 Paul R. Neel, FAIA
1996 Sylvester Damianos, FAIA
1997 Harold L. Adams, FAIA, RIBA, JIA
1998 Norman L. Koonce, FAIA
1999 James R. Franklin, FAIA
2000 James A. Scheeler, FAIA
2001 Charles F. Harper, FAIA

* honored posthumously

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