Community Service Award

AIA Seattle annually recognizes an individual or group for achievement of significant community service and for exemplifying the application of architectural skills, values, and dedication to the advancement of community goals.

Criteria

This award emphasizes not only the depth and impact of the contributions but also the individual’s or group’s commitment to leveraging design expertise in meaningful ways. This includes projects that enhance the built environment, foster community well-being, and address social or environmental challenges. Candidates must exemplify leadership, collaboration, and an unwavering dedication to the positive transformation of communities through architecture.

Recipients

2025: Bill Singer, Roger Tucker, Sally Knodell
2023: Emilia Cabeza de Baca AIA
2022: Casey Riske AIA
2021: Kate Simonen AIA
2020: Rick Browning AIA

2019: Rob Widmeyer AIA
2018: Facing Homelessness
2017: Adam Stoeckle Assoc. AIA
2016: Richard L. Wagner FAIA
2015: Walter Schacht FAIA
2014: Joel Loveland
2013: MOHAI
2011: GGLO and Brandon Nicholson AIA
2010: Henry Hardnett FAIA

2009: Jan Gleason FAIA
2008: Seattle Housing Authority
2007: Peter Steinbrueck FAIA
2006: Jerry Q. Lee AIA, Rachel Minnery AIA
2005: Dr. Sharon E. Sutton FAIA
2004: Mel Streeter AIA
2003: Steven N. Arai AIA
2002: Keli Hagen Assoc. AIA
2001: AIA Seattle Disaster Preparedness & Response Team

Nominate an Individual

To nominate an individual for an award, please fill out this form.

Nominations received after Monday, December 8, 2025 will not be included in the 2026 awards cycle, but will be held to a future year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Anthony Collins, Senior Coordinator of Member Engagement.