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FELLOWS
For those architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society
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About Us

The Fellows Committee seeks to stimulate a sharing of interests among Chapter Fellows, promote the purposes of the Institute, advance the profession of architecture, mentor young architects, and be of ever-increasing service to society.

The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.

So how does one go about becoming a Fellow? Architect members of the AIA who have been in good standing for at least ten cumulative years may be nominated for Fellowship by their Chapter or by a petition signed by any five Fellows or any ten AIA members. In addition, each candidate must be sponsored by either an FAIA or AIA member in good standing. The sponsor provides a one-page letter of introduction to the jury that includes specific reasons why the candidate deserves to be a Fellow.  The AIA Northern Virginia Fellows Committee is here to help you through the process.  Please reach out via email to [email protected].

Our Leadership

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Manoj Dalaya, FAIA

2025 Co-Chair
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Kevin Sneed, FAIA

2025 Co-Chair

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02/04/2025

What’s New for The 2025 Design Awards

The 2025 Design Awards season brings some exciting changes that reflect both the evolving needs of firms and the feedback we’ve received in recent years. With new submittal requirements, shifts in the award cycle timing, and revamped categories, the updates are designed to streamline the process, improve alignment with state-level awards, and ensure that the awards program continues to recognize
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Celebrating 50 Years: AIA Northern Virginia’s Logo Competition

As 2025 marks AIA Northern Virginia’s 50th anniversary, we invited members to participate in a special design challenge at the end of last year: creating a logo to commemorate this milestone. This competition aimed not only to produce a visual centerpiece for our celebrations but also to engage our members and offer a unique design opportunity. The response was remarkable, with
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