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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. 

2023 Honor Awards

The 2023 Honor Awards were announced on July 13. Recipients will be recognized at TxA’s 84th Annual Conference and Design Expo in Fort Worth.

See the list of honorees.

Honor 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

All Texas region AIA local components and current members may submit 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. A list of past recipients is included in the nomination packet and further down on this page.

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 and are 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.

To see full guidelines and criteria for each award, download the most recent year’s Nomination Packet. (Please note this is provided for reference only; criteria/requirements may change for 2024).

Sample Nominations

Past Honor Award Recipients

Download a list of all past Honor Award recipients.