The National Associates Committee (NAC) and Young Architects Forum (YAF) are collaborating to recognize AIA members and affiliates who have shown outstanding commitment to the professional development of Associate and YAF members. Entries are due April 2.

The group will present:

• The Emerging Professionals Component of the Year Award, the highest award given by the NAC and the YAF to an AIA component. It recognizes the development of superb programs and events that advance the goals of the Associate and YAF membership. These include, but are not limited to, leadership, professional growth, mentorship, and fellowship.
• The Associate AIA Member of the Year Award, the highest award given by the NAC and the YAF to an individual Associate AIA member. It recognizes the member who best exemplifies the highest qualities of leadership and has demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to the membership of his or her component.
• The Emerging Professionals Mentorship Award, given by the NAC and the YAF to an AIA member who has made an extraordinary effort to promote the advancement of Associate or Young Architect members in his or her component or region.
• The Emerging Professionals Program of the Year Award, recognizing an outstanding program sponsored by an AIA component or affiliated group that has most advanced one or more of the missions of the NAC and/or the YAF.

A jury of AIA architects and chapter leaders will evaluate applicants’ quality of leadership, as well as the efforts for advancement of emerging professionals issues. Nominators must submit completed application forms (provided in the submissions packet). Nominators also must submit letters of support and further evidence of the character of the person, chapter, or program being nominated.

The awards will be presented June 10 at the AIA National Convention during the National Associates Committee reception.

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