Award for Equitable Practice in Architecture in Honor of John S. Chase, Jr., FAIA
The Texas Society of Architects Award for Equitable Practice recognizes a single individual member, member’s firm, or component’s program that demonstrates and significantly promotes equity, diversity, and/or inclusion in the practice of architecture in the state of Texas. The award is to recognize the effort of those architects who have made significant, measurable strides in their practice, in the practice of others, or in the public awareness of equitable practice in architecture.
2024 Recipient:
Nicki Marrone, AIA
Nicki Marrone, AIA
San Antonio
Nicki Marrone, AIA, is a principal at Alamo Architects and served as TxA president in 2023 with a platform centered on representation. Over the past decade, Marrone has championed knowledge sharing and opportunities for recognition for those working to diversify the profession. She was instrumental in AIA San Antonio’s formation of a Latinos in Architecture committee and later supported a similar network for Women in Architecture. She also participated in and later led the EDI Task Force at TxA, where she instituted the John Chase award for equitable practice and initiated implicit bias trainings for chapters across the state. Marrone regularly shares her personal experiences related to challenges and barriers to success as a minority in the field with with both students and industry professionals, and has demonstrated a deep commitment to developing the pipeline of future professionals.
Past Recipients
2023
Donna Carter, FAIA, NOMA
Austin
2022
Gianna Pigford, AIA, NOMA
Dallas
2021
Darren L. James, FAIA
Dallas
2020
Anzilla Gilmore, FAIA
Houston