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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

Braden Field

Braden L. Field, AIA

2025 Chair

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05/21/2025

AIA Northern Virginia Architecture Month – 2025 Recap

AIA Northern Virginia celebrated Architecture Month during April and we’re happy to report that it was very successful*, with several sold out events. Our committees led a full slate of programs, setting up design tours, sketching workshops, and lectures to engage the many audiences we serve. Our annual celebration of all things Architecture in Northern Virginia kicked off with an
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05/21/2025

Help Us Celebrate Those Who Make a Difference

The AIA NoVA Honors & Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for our 2025 chapter Honor Awards. We invite you to help us recognize the individuals, partners, and organizations who shape our profession and contribute to our community. Each year, we celebrate contributions across a variety of categories, including: Nominations are easy. All we need is the name of an
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05/21/2025

AIA NoVA Architect Returns to the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture 

The 19th International Architecture Exhibition, Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective., curated by Carlo Ratti and produced by La Biennale di Venezia, is open to the public now through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, at the Giardini, the Arsenale, and various locations across Venice. The Exhibition searches for a path forward, proposing that intelligent solutions to pressing problems can take many forms. It
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