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Honors & Nominations

H&N
Appointed by the Board to identify qualified members and allied professionals for their achievements and/or as leadership candidates in Northern Virginia
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About Us

The Honors & Nominations Committee celebrates the service and accomplishments of our members, firms, consultants, clients and other allied professionals in our local communities and works to perpetuate strong leadership of our Chapter. The committee acknowledges both the collective and individual efforts of those that go over and beyond to improve the built environment and our industry. Additionally, the group also helps to identify future leaders for both Committee Chair positions and the Chapter’s Board of Directors. We highly encourage and welcome nominations for both our award honorees and future leaders. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis with the cycle for the current year closing on the second Friday in July.

Our Leadership

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Christopher Kehde, AIA

2026 Chair

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02/16/2026

Lights, Camera, Design! 2026 AIA NoVA Design Awards Now Accepting Submissions

TheThe AIA NoVA Design Awards season is upon us!  The awards promote and celebrate the extraordinary designs created by members of the AIA Northern Virginia Chapter.  Submitting a recent project for consideration offers the opportunity to gain recognition and influence future design and innovation in the field of architecture.  To capture the diversity of outstanding work generated from our chapter,
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02/12/2026

Awards & Opportunities

Professional awards and scholarships play a vital role in recognizing excellence, supporting emerging talent, and advancing the future of architecture. From honoring innovative design and leadership to providing critical financial support for students and early-career professionals, these opportunities help shape meaningful careers and elevate the profession as a whole. Below is a curated list of architecture awards and scholarship opportunities
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02/12/2026

The AIA NoVA Newsroom: Press Releases

Welcome to the AIA Northern Virginia Newsroom! We love celebrating the people and projects that make our communities thrive. Our press releases share stories from across our Chapter—from local events that bring neighbors together to the talented designers and teams recognized for their outstanding work. Explore our latest announcements to stay connected with the architects, projects, and ideas making a
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