The Voice for Texas Architecture

Honor Awards

Recognizing exceptional members, firms, individuals, and organizations for outstanding achievements in support of TxA’s mission.

Honor Awards

Recognizing exceptional members, firms, individuals, and organizations for outstanding achievements in support of TxA’s mission.

Program Overview

The Texas Society of Architects conducts an annual Honor Awards program recognizing exceptional members, firms, individuals, and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture, the built environment, and quality of life in Texas. 

2024 Honor Awards: Nominations Due May 14

The Texas Society of Architects’ 2024 Honor Awards Call for Nominations is now open. We are seeking nominations in the following award categories:

  • Medal for Lifetime Achievement
  • Architecture Firm Award
  • Award for Community Service 
  • Award for Outstanding Educational Contributions 
  • Award for Equitable Practice in Architecture
  • Award for Early Career Professional Achievement
  • Associate Member of the Year
  • Mentorship Award
  • Award for Excellence in the Promotion of Architecture through the Media
  • Citation of Honor
  • Artisan Award
  • Honorary Membership
  • 25-Year Award
  • Architectural Landmark Award

Nomination Procedures and Requirements

Texas region AIA local components and current members are invited to submit nominations for our 2024 Honor Awards. Any Texas AIA member in good standing may make nominations.

There is no limit to how many years a nominee may be submitted for an award; however, a recipient may receive a specific award/honor only once (see the list of past Honor Award recipients). Awards are not given posthumously. Individuals and firms may not self-nominate for any of the Honor Awards.

Current members of the Honor Awards Committee may not be nominated. They are also not eligible to submit nominations or letters of recommendation during their tenure.

Each nomination must be submitted as a single PDF file. Nomination materials should be in the order listed and within the limits noted on the individual award nomination guidelines. Information submitted should specifically demonstrate how the nominee’s achievements, work, contributions, and experiences meet the purpose and criteria of the specific award.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 5:00 PM

Address Honor Award letters to:
Alexis McKinney, AIA
Chair, Honor Awards Committee

Submit nominations as a PDF using a file-sharing service (such as Dropbox or WeTransfer). Share the file with: monica@texasarchitects.org.

To see the full guidelines and criteria for each award, view the Nomination Packet.

2023 Honor Awards: Recipient Submittals

The 2023 Honor Awards were announced last July. Below are the nomination packets received for all award recipients.

Past Honor Award Recipients

View a list of all past Honor Award recipients.