CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2021 Northwest Washington Design Awards
Join us as we celebrate the best architectural designs available from the AIA members in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan Counties.
AIA Northwest Washington’s Steering Committee invites you to share your most dynamic, new work!
We invite you to submit to AIA Northwest Washington’s 2021 Design Awards. The intent of the Design Awards is to encourage excellence in architectural design and planning and to provide an avenue through which architects may gain recognition by their peers and the public. The ultimate goal is to raise the standards of architectural design excellence by both the architectural community and the public. We encourage you to join the conversation and tell your design story.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Call for Submissions opens: August 2, 2021
Submission Deadline: DEADLINE EXTENDED to September 9, 2021 5pm PDT.
We invite you to submit to AIA Northwest Washington’s 2021 Design Awards. The intent of the Design Awards is to encourage excellence in architectural design and planning and to provide an avenue through which architects may gain recognition by their peers and the public. The ultimate goal is to raise the standards of architectural design excellence by both the architectural community and the public. We encourage you to join the conversation and tell your design story.
Submission deadline: September 9 at 5:00pm PDT. Finalize and complete payment before this deadline.
Please submit for the following categories:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Unbuilt Project
Submission Fee: $150 for first project submitted, $100 for each additional project. (If submitting multiple projects, submit each project separately.)
Complete this application and upload the four (4) described documents to the below link.
**This application sheet details all submission requirements, and includes a form that you will submit to the below link.
**At the discretion of the AIA|NWW Design Awards Committee, late submissions may be accepted after 5:00pm PDT on September 9, and a late submission fee will be applied. No fees will be refunded for submissions that are disqualified or incomplete.
NEW THIS YEAR: 25-YEAR AWARD
The 25-Year Award showcases buildings that set a precedent. The award is conferred on a building that has stood the test of time for 25+ years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design and significance.
Any AIA|NWW member, group of members, or committee may submit their own project(s) or submit by nominating a project by a different architect or firm.
Submission Fee: None
Complete this application for the 25-Year Award and upload the three (3) described documents to the below link.
**This application sheet details all submission requirements, and includes a form that you will submit to the below link.
LIVE EVENT ON OCTOBER 7
The Northwest Washington Design Awards is a marquee program, drawing over 100 attendees and featuring an awards presentation and keynote presentation. Full details on the virtual program can be found here. This program provides an essential occasion for the San Juan, Skagit, Island, and Whatcom county architecture community to celebrate its progress and growth within itself, and in conversation with the community at-large.
QUESTIONS?
Questions about Submitting? Contact AIA Northwest Washington Program Manager, Karen Bacon.
Questions about attending the Virtual Event? Contact AIA Seattle Member Engagement Manager, Connor Descheemaker.
Sponsorship Questions? Contact AIA Northwest Washington Steering Committee chair, Dave Christensen.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2021 HONOR AWARDS SPONSORS
