2018 AIA Ohio Honor Awards Program
Submit by: June 1, 2018
2018 Jury:
Alexander Christoforidis, AIA
Aaron Hill, AIA
Elizabeth Murphy, FAIA
Doug Richards, AIA
Charlie Rodenfels, AIA
The Gold Medal is the highest honor that AIA Ohio can bestow on a member. The AIA Ohio Board of Directors confers this award, which recognizes the exemplary contributions and significant accomplishments of AIA Ohio members, in fulfilling the criteria in one or more of the categories identified below. Each of the categories shall be considered as equal pathways to achievement of the award. One category shall not be valued higher than another nor shall a category be unequally weighted in the evaluation process.
Design
Candidate shall demonstrate that their body of work has made a significant positive impact on the profession of architecture and/or the community. The work shall be widely recognized for excellence, innovation in design, and the elevation of the practice of architecture. The depth and breadth of the work shall have had a cumulative effect on architecture over time.
Leadership
Candidates shall demonstrate that through vision, creativity, organizational skills, and perseverance, they have created a positive impact or improvement in the profession, the Institute or in their community, and that their passion, long-term commitment and contributions are widely recognized as having elevated the profession of architecture.
Service
Candidates shall demonstrate service to the Institute, having a significant impact on the profession over time, and that this service has significantly elevated public awareness of architecture. A candidate’s service shall demonstrate great depth, having a cumulative effect over time.
Eligibility
Any member of AIA Ohio in good standing, who has been a member of the AIA for a minimum of ten years, is eligible to receive the Gold Medal. The award may be conferred posthumously to those individuals who had a cumulative membership in the AIA of ten years or more and who meet all of the other defined requirements. AIA Fellowship is not a requirement for consideration, however, candidates shall have made a significant and exemplary impact on the profession or within the AIA Ohio. The member’s service shall have had an ever increasing impact that broadens and elevates the standards of leadership, service or design within the profession or the Institute. No more than one such award shall be made in any year.
Submissions
Each submission shall include the following:
1. Information and Identification Sheet, in a format designated by AIA Ohio (online form
2. A one page letter of nomination from a member of AIA Ohio
3. A one page letter of support from the candidate’s local AIA Ohio component
4. Statement of Compliance with AIA Ohio Unpaid Labor Policy
The nominations may also include the following:
1. A biography of the candidate
The biography shall focus on the candidate’s overall experience and roles in the profession, establishing the level of involvement and participation of the member in the profession, the organization, and in service to community.
2. A summary of the candidate’s substantial achievements
The summary shall define how contributions or work of the candidate have had a substantial impact on the profession or the AIA.
3. Supporting exhibits
Exhibits may include information on specific contributions, work or examples of service that demonstrate the extraordinary and notable contributions of the candidate. They may include summaries of books, articles, leadership and service or examples of design authored by the candidate. Separate information or examples that cannot be embedded within the document shall not be included.
4. Letters of Support
The candidate may provide up to six letters in support of the candidate’s exemplary work and achievements. Each letter shall not exceed one page. The authors of these letters shall not be restricted to members of the profession or Institute, although they should have a direct understanding and knowledge of the candidate’s contributions. Members serving on the AIA Ohio Board of Directors are permitted to provide letters of support. It is highly recommended that those providing letters of support do so for only one candidate for the Gold Medal each year. Members of the AIA Ohio Honor Awards Jury may not provide or be solicited for letters of support.
Submission Format
The submissions for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal shall be made by the end of business on the day as determined by AIA Ohio in the Honor Award Call for Entries. Submissions shall be in compliance with the guidelines and requirements as established above and shall meet the following format restrictions:
- Submissions shall be provided as a single PDF to AIA Ohio using the award software OpenWater. The size of the PDF document, including any embedded photos, videos, etc. shall not exceed 8 MB. The candidate is responsible for verifying the document has been submitted online by the deadline.
- Submissions shall be formatted to demonstrate, in both written and graphic format, the candidate’s contributions. The final format of the PDF may not exceed 11” x 17” (tabloid or “B” size).
- The submission packet, excluding the four documents required by AIA Ohio, shall not exceed twenty two (22) pages.
- The Board has the right to waive irregularities in the submissions, provided the irregularities are minor in nature and do not provide the candidate with a notable advantage over other candidates.
Design
The firm’s body of work shall demonstrate design excellence as exhibited by projects having a significant impact on society and elevating the standard of design within the profession. Through published work, peer recognition, awards, presentations and the application of innovative design, the firm, over an extended period of time, shall have evidenced a cumulative positive impact on the built environment.
Firm Culture
The firm shall be widely known as a leader in the development of innovative firm culture within the ever-changing environment of the design profession. The firm has made a notable impact in the profession having successfully created a unique work culture recognized for valuing mentorship and promoting diversity and individual growth leading toward firm leadership. The firm’s work illustrates the value it places in elevating its employees and acknowledging their contributions to improving the built environment.
Innovation
The firm shall have established itself to be a leader in the development and implementation of significant innovations in the design of the built environment through the use and application of new approaches to design, planning, research and materials applications. Through testing, applied research and field application, the firm is a recognized pioneer in the utilization and application of innovative techniques, materials or technology.
Eligibility
Any firm or successor firms, whether an individual or an organization of architects, in which the continuing collaboration among individuals of the firm has been the principal force in consistently meeting the above mentioned criteria for a period of at least 10 years, is eligible for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award. To be eligible for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award, nominations must show that the majority of financial ownership in the firm is held by registered architects, and that all the registered architect principals are AIA Ohio members. No more than one such award shall be made in any year. Firms which have been recognized with the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award shall be eligible for re-nomination after an interval of 25 years.
Submissions
Each submission shall include the following:
1. Information and Identification Sheet, in a format designated by AIA Ohio
2. A one page letter of nomination from a member of AIA Ohio
3. A one page letter of support from the firm’s local AIA Ohio component
4. Statement of Firm Ownership and Principal Membership
5. Statement of Compliance with AIA Ohio Unpaid Labor Policy
The nominations may also include the following:
1. A brief description of the firm
The description shall outline the firm’s history, principals and its progression toward becoming a leader in design or in the profession. The description shall focus on the firm’s overall contributions and its ongoing impact on the architectural community.
2. Supporting exhibits
The exhibits may include information on the specific contributions, designs or examples of service that demonstrate the extraordinary and notable contributions of the firm. They should include a focus on the firm’s unique programs, recognized and awarded designs, or innovative approaches to design, practice or community service. Separate information or examples that cannot be embedded within the submission document shall not be included.
3. Letters of Support
The firm may provide up to six letters in support of the firm’s exemplary work and achievements. Each letter shall not exceed one page. The authors of these letters shall not be restricted to members of the profession or Institute, although they should have a direct understanding and knowledge of the firm’s contributions. Members serving on the AIA Ohio Board of Directors are permitted to provide letters of support. It is strongly recommended that those providing letters of support do so for only one candidate for the Gold Medal Firm each year. Members of the AIA Ohio Honor Awards Jury may not provide or be solicited for letters of support.
Submission Format
The submissions for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm shall be made by the end of business on the day as determined by AIA Ohio in the Honor Award Call for Entries. Submissions shall be in compliance with the guidelines and requirements as established above and shall meet the following format restrictions:
- Submissions shall be provided as a single PDF to AIA Ohio using the award software OpenWater. The size of the PDF document, including any embedded photos, videos, etc. shall not exceed 8 MB. The candidate is responsible for verifying the document has been submitted online by the deadline.
- Submissions shall be formatted to demonstrate, in both written and graphic format, the contributions of the firm. The final format of the PDF may not exceed 11” x 17” (tabloid or “B” size).
- The submission packet, excluding the five documents required by AIA Ohio, shall not exceed twenty two (22) pages.
- The Board has the right to waive irregularities in the submissions, provided the irregularities are minor in nature and do not provide the firm with a notable advantage over other submissions.
The nomination of an individual for this award, shall explain the individual’s impact on the profession via mentorship. Local component support is highly regarded in consideration of this award.
Eligibility
To be eligible, candidates must have been members of AIA Ohio for at least ten years. The AIA Ohio Board may choose to award more than one Mentor Award in any year.
Submissions
Each submission shall include the following:
1. Information and Identification Sheet, in a format designated by AIA Ohio (Online Form)
2. A one page letter of nomination from a member of AIA Ohio
3. A one page letter of support from the candidate’s local AIA Ohio component
4. Statement of Compliance with AIA Ohio Unpaid Labor Policy
The nominations may also include the following:
1. A written statement (not to exceed four pages) illustrating the candidate’s impact on the profession through mentorship. Include a list of individuals whom the candidate has mentored.
2. Letters of Support
The nomination may also include up to four additional letters from individuals whom the candidate has mentored. Each letter shall not exceed one page. The authors of these letters shall have a direct understanding and knowledge of the candidate’s contributions to the profession through mentorship.
Submission Format
The submissions for the AIA Ohio Mentor Award shall be made by the end of business on the day as determined by AIA Ohio in the Honor Award Call for Entries. Submissions shall comply with the guidelines and requirements as established above and shall meet the following format restrictions:
- Submissions shall be provided as a single PDF to AIA Ohio using the award software OpenWater. The size of the PDF document, including any embedded photos, videos, etc. shall not exceed 8 MB. The candidate is responsible for verifying the document has been submitted online by the deadline.
- Submissions shall be formatted to demonstrate, in both written and graphic format, the contributions of the candidate. The final format of the PDF may not exceed 11” x 17” (tabloid or “B” size).
- The submission packet, excluding the five documents required by AIA Ohio, shall not exceed eight (8) pages.
- The Board has the right to waive irregularities in the submissions, provided the irregularities are minor in nature and do not provide the firm with a notable advantage over other submissions.
The nomination of an individual for this award shall explain the individual’s impact on his/her community. The nomination shall list the candidate’s participation in community boards, panels or other community-related activities. Local component support is highly regarded in consideration of this award.
Eligibility
To be eligible, candidates must have been members of AIA Ohio for at least ten years. The AIA Ohio Board may choose to award more than one Public Service Award in any year.
Submissions
Each submission shall include the following:
1. Information and Identification Sheet, in a format designated by AIA Ohio (Online Form)
2. A one page letter of nomination from a member of AIA Ohio
3. A one page letter of support from the candidate’s local AIA Ohio component
4. Statement of Compliance with AIA Ohio Unpaid Labor Policy
The nominations may also include the following:
1. A written statement (not to exceed four pages) illustrating how the individual has impacted his/her community. Include a list of the candidate’s participation in community boards or panels with supporting documentation on how that participation has positively impacted the community.
2. Letters of Support
The candidate may also include up to four additional letters of support that act as documentation in support of the candidate’s public service efforts. Each letter shall not exceed one page. The authors of these letters shall not be restricted to members of the profession or Institute, although they should have a direct understanding and knowledge of the candidate’s contributions. It is highly recommended that those providing letters of support do so for only one candidate for the Public Service Award each year.
Submission Format
The submissions for the AIA Ohio Public Service Award shall be made by the end of business on the day as determined by AIA Ohio in the Honor Award Call for Entries. Submissions shall comply with the guidelines and requirements as established above and shall meet the following format restrictions:
- Submissions shall be provided as a single PDF to AIA Ohio using the award software OpenWater. The size of the PDF document, including any embedded photos, videos, etc. shall not exceed 8 MB. The candidate is responsible for verifying the document has been submitted online by the deadline.
- Submissions shall be formatted to demonstrate, in both written and graphic format, the contributions of the candidate. The final format of the PDF may not exceed 11” x 17” (tabloid or “B” size).
- The submission packet, excluding the five documents required by AIA Ohio, shall not exceed eight (8) pages.
- The Board has the right to waive irregularities in the submissions, provided the irregularities are minor in nature and do not provide the firm with a notable advantage over other submissions.
Award Winner History
Gold Medal Award History
| 1970 John Nobal Richards, FAIA 1971 George M. White, FAIA 1972 not awarded 1973 not awarded 1974 Joseph L. Weinber, FAIA & Carl C. Britsch, FAIA 1975 Alexander C. Robinson, III, FAIA, Joseph Tuchman, FAIA & Richard L. Tully, FAIA 1976 Joseph F. Morbito, FAIA 1977 H. Walter Damon, AIA 1978 Carl E. Bentz, FAIA 1979 Roger N. Ryan, FAIA 1980 James J. Foley, FAIA 1981 George F. Roth, Jr., AIA 1982 Charles J. Marr, FAIA 1983 Wallace G. Teare, FAIA 1984 Huber Buehrer, FAIA 1985 Carl A. Strauss, FAIA 1986 E. Keith Haag, FAIA 1987 Harold C. Munger, FAIA 1988 Richard D. Levin, FAIA 1989 Robert C. Gaede, FAIA 1990 Robert E. Gramann, FAIA 1991 A. Notley Alford, FAIA 1992 Gerald S. Hammond, FAIA 1993 Carole J. Olshavsky, FAIA 1994 Phillip T. Markwood, FAIA 1995 John P. Schooley, FAIA 1996 David S. Collins, FAIA 1997 Robert P. Madison, FAIA 1998 James E. Dalton, FAIA 1999 not awarded 2000 Peter Van Dijk, FAIA 2001 Richard Fleischman, FAIA 2002 Frederich K. M. Bohm, FAIA 2003 James T. Fitzgerald, FAIA 2004 Douglas L. Steidl, FAIA 2005 Paul E. Westlake, Jr., FAIA 2006 Robert D. Loversidge, FAIA 2007 Curtis Moody, FAIA 2008 Frank Elmer, FAIA 2009 John C. Senhauser, FAIA 2010 Robert Livsey, FAIA 2011 Hal P. Munger, FAIA 2012 Elizabeth Corbin Murphy, FAIA 2013 Gary Balog, FAIA 2014 not awarded 2015 John W. Rogers FAIA, FACHA 2016 Michael Schuster, FAIA 2017 Peter L. Bardwell, FAIA |
Gold Medal Firm Award History
| 1984 Trott & Bean Architects, Columbus, OH 1985 Levin Porter Associates Inc., Dayton, OH 1986 Lorenz & Williams Inc., Dayton, OH 1987 Van Dijk, Johnson & Partners, Cleveland, OH 1988 Richard Fleischman Architects, Inc., Cleveland, OH 1989 Glaser Associates Inc., Cincinnati, OH 1990 Blunden Barclay Associates Architects, Cleveland, OH 1991 Phillip Markwood Architects Inc., Columbus, OH 1992 Chambers & Chambers, Akron, OH 1993 Buchanan Ricciuti & Balog Architects, Youngstown, OH 1994 Robert P. Madison International, Cleveland, OH 1995 Munger Munger + Associates Architects, Toledo, OH 1996 GBBN Architects, Cincinnati, OH 1997 Schooley Caldwell Associates, Columbus, OH 1998 Braun & Steidl Architects Inc., Akron, OH 1999 John C. Senhauser, Architect, Cincinnati, OH 2000 NBBJ, Columbus, OH 2001 Myers Associates Architects, Medina, OH 2002 The Collaborative Inc., Toledo, OH 2003 DesignGroup, Columbus, OH 2004 Karlsberger Companies, Columbus, OH 2005 WSA Studio Inc., Columbus, OH 2006 Moody Nolan, Inc, Columbus, OH 2007 not awarded 2008 not awarded 2009 Bialosky + Partners Architects Inc., Cleveland, OH 2010 Acock Associates Architects, Columbus, OH 2011 MSA Architects, Cincinnati, OH 2012 Robert Maschke Architects, Inc., Cleveland, OH 2013 Bostwick Design Partnership, Cleveland, OH 2014 Kordalski Architects Inc., Cleveland, OH 2015 Jonathan Barnes Architecture and Design, Columbus, OH 2016 not awarded 2017 not awarded |
MENTOR AWARD HISTORY
| 2001 Robert Gramann, FAIA and Harold Munger, FAIA 2002 Carl A. Strauss, FAIA and Raymond R. Roush 2003 Robert Dorsey, FAIA 2004 Peter Macrae, AIA 2005 John Schilling, AIA 2006 Robert P. Madison, FAIA 2007 not awarded 2008 Robert Bevilacqua, AIA 2009 James L. Titus, AIA 2010 Lane Beougher, AIA 2011 Bruce Sekanick, AIA 2012 Ed Glowacki, AIA 2013 Douglas Richards, AIA 2014 Marcene Kinney, AIA and Eric O. Pempus, AIA 2015 Jack A. Bialosky Jr., AIA, LEED AP & Kurt Weaver, AIA 2016 Louise Schlatter, AIA 2017 Phil Steinberg, AIA & Jodi van der Wiel, AIA |
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD HISTORY
| 2001 Norbert Peiker, FAIA 2002 Robert D. Loversidge, Jr., FAIA 2003 Christopher Ewald, AIA 2004 Lane Beougher, AIA 2005 Steven Shinn, AIA 2006 Craig A. Stough, AIA 2007 not awarded 2008 Robert Seyfang, AIA 2009 Jud Kline, FAIA 2010 Michael Christoff, Assoc. AIA and Bradley Fink 2011 Paul Muller, AIA 2012 Paul Hollenbeck, AIA 2013 Eric O. Pempus, AIA 2014 James Gibans, FAIA 2015 Chas Schreckenberger, AIA 2016 Jack Bialosky, Jr., AIA 2017 David Cook, AIA |
Deadline: June 16, 2017
The AIA Ohio Gold Medal is the highest honor that AIA Ohio can bestow on an individual. It is conferred by the AIA Ohio Board of Directors in recognition of exemplary service to the profession, the organization, or through design excellence.
Gold Medal Criteria
Nominees for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal should demonstrate how their achievements address one or more of the eligibility criteria as outlined below and as approved by the Board of Directors:
- Promoting the aesthetic, scientific and practical excellence of the profession
- Advancing the science and art of planning by advancing the standards of Architectural education, training and practice
- Coordinating the building industry and the profession of Architecture to insure the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment
- Making the profession of ever-increasing service to society through service to the AIA, service via an alternative career or government service
It is appropriate for a submission for this award to focus on one of the above mentioned categories. It need not address all four criteria.
Eligibility
Any person (not necessarily an American or an architect), living or dead, whom the Board believes qualifies is eligible to receive the Gold Medal. No more than one such award shall be made in any year. Past nominees may resubmit nomination materials for an additional two-year period (a total of three successive years). A one-year waiting period is required for resubmission thereafter.
Nominations
Any AIA Ohio Member, group of members or Component may nominate a person for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal. Nomination submissions are due on or before June 16, 2017 at the AIA Ohio office.
Following the submission deadline, and prior to the subsequent AIA Ohio Board meeting, the AIA Ohio Honor Awards Sub-committee will review all submissions and may recommend two or more Gold Medal Award nominees to the Board for consideration. If the Sub-committee determines that there is only one nomination worthy of the Board’s consideration, they shall forward that nomination. The Subcommittee shall also identify one member to present the finalists to the Board. Only the information contained in the nominee’s submission shall be presented to the Board in support of the nominee.
Submissions
Each submission shall contain the following:
- A brief biography of the nominee not to exceed two pages
- A list of the nominee’s achievements not to exceed two pages
- Letters of support. Nominations/letters of support from outside the firm of the individual being nominated are strongly encouraged and will be looked upon favorably by the Honor Awards subcommittee. Please limit letters of support to six. Letters of support from the nominee’s local component leadership shall receive favorable consideration.
- Up to 10 exhibits of the nominee’s work
Such exhibits may include photographs of the nominee’s early, middle and recent work, articles, abstracts, books or other published works authored by the nominee, and/or news articles or features about the nominee’s contributions.
Submissions shall be saved on a CD as a single Adobe PDF file with a maximum of twenty-four 8 ½” x 11” pages, file size not exceeding 8 MB. Please label the CD with the Nominee’s name, as well as with a contact name, phone number and email address in case there are questions about the submission. Deliver the CD in an envelope marked with the Nominee’s name to the AIA Ohio Awards Committee, 17 S. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, OH 43215.
Schedule
All nomination submissions must be received at AIA Ohio, 17 S. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, by June 16, 2017. Questions? Call AIA Ohio at 614.221.0338, or email aiaohio@assnoffices.com.
Deadline: June 16, 2017
The AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award is the highest honor that AIA Ohio can bestow on an architectural firm. The AIA Ohio Board of Directors may confer this award to a firm who has consistently, over an extended period of time, distinguished itself through excellence in the practice of Architecture.
Gold Medal Firm Criteria
Nominees for the Gold Medal Firm Award should demonstrate how the firm’s achievements address the eligibility criteria as outlined below and as approved by the Board of Directors:
- The firm shall have evidenced great depth and breadth, having a cumulative effect on the profession of architecture over a substantial period of time.
- The firm’s work shall be a product of a collaborative environment that has consistently directed itself towards the future as well as remained respectful of the past.
- The firm shall have evidenced the ability to transcend specific areas of expertise or shall have made connections between areas in the event that the firm’s areas of focus might be considered circumscribed.
- The firm shall be widely known by the quality of its products: by those who practice architecture, by those who teach architecture and by those who use architecture.
It is appropriate for a submission for this award to focus on one of the above mentioned categories. It need not address all criteria.
Eligibility
Any firm or successor firms, whether an individual or an organization of architects, in which the continuing collaboration among individuals of the firm has been the principal force in consistently meeting the above mentioned criteria for a period of at least 10 years, is eligible for the Gold Medal Firm Award. No more than one such award shall be made in any year. Past nominees may resubmit nomination materials for an additional two-year period (a total of three successive years). A one-year waiting period is required for resubmission thereafter. Firms which have been recognized with the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award shall be eligible for re-nomination after an interval of 25 years.
Nominations
Any AIA Ohio Member, group of members or component may nominate a firm for the AIA Ohio Gold Medal Firm Award. Nomination submissions are due on or before June 16, 2017 at the AIA Ohio office.
Following the submission deadline, and prior to the subsequent AIA Ohio Board meeting, the AIA Ohio Honor Awards Sub-committee will review all the submissions and recommend two or more Firm Award nominees to the Board for consideration. If the Sub-committee determines that there is only one nomination worthy of the Board’s consideration, they shall forward that nomination. The Subcommittee shall also identify one member to present the finalists to the Board. Only the information contained in the nominee’s submission shall be presented to the Board in support of the nominee.
Submissions
Each submission shall contain the following:
1. A brief biography of all firm principals and a history of the firm not to exceed four pages
2. A statement summarizing the firm’s contributions not to exceed two pages
3. Letters of support. Nominations/letters of support from outside the nominated firm are strongly encouraged and will be looked upon favorably by the Honor Awards Subcommittee. Please limit letters of support to six. Letters of support from the firm’s local component leadership shall receive favorable consideration.
4. Up to ten (10) exhibits supporting the efforts of the firm
Such exhibits may include photographs of the firm’s early, middle and recent projects, articles, abstracts, books or other published works authored by or written about the firm or its work and/or any other information supporting the firm’s contributions.
Submissions shall be saved on a CD as a single Adobe PDF file with a maximum of twenty-four 8” x 11 ½” pages, file size not exceeding 8MB. Please label the CD with the firm name as well as a contact name, phone number and email address in case there are questions regarding the submission. Deliver the CD in an envelope marked with the firm’s name and contact information to the AIA Ohio Awards Committee, 17 S. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, Ohio, 43215.
Schedule
All nomination submissions must be received at AIA Ohio, 17 S. High St., Ste. 200, Columbus, Ohio, 43215, by June 16, 2017. Questions? Call AIA Ohio at 614.221.0338, or email aiaohio@assnoffices.com.
Deadline: June 16, 2017
The AIA Ohio Mentor Award recognizes those individuals who, through a dedication to the profession, has committed themselves to assisting and advancing knowledge and the skills of those individuals entering the profession.
- There is no entry fee to participate in this program.
- Send nominations to kate@assnoffices.com
- The Award recipient will be recognized during the AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention, September 27-29, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mentor Award Submission Form
Deadline: June 16, 2017
The AIA Ohio Public Service Award was created to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact in their community through public service. These individuals have, through leadership, positively affected the community.
- There is no entry fee to participate in this program.
- Send nominations to kate@assnoffices.com
- The Award recipient will be recognized during the AIA Ohio Valley Region Convention, September 27-29, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana.