2026 Honor Awards Information
AIA Jacksonville’s Honor Awards program recognizes AIA members who encourage excellence in architecture, elevate public awareness for good design and advocate effectively for the built environment.
Earning an Honor Award from AIA Jacksonville’s symbolizes work that has significantly contributed to the advancement of design and the betterment of the human condition.
Save the Date! The 2026 Design & Honor Awards Gala will be held at Deerwood Castle on October 16. More information to follow.
Firm of the Year Award registration is open!
Firm of the Year Award - $75 Entry Fee - REGISTER HERE
Nominations/Submissions due by August 7, 2026
Honoring outstanding achievement in design, community service, education, service to the architecture profession and the AIA by an architectural firm located in AIA Jacksonville’s four county region. The firm should have a demonstrated history and culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and action. The firm must have a principal who is an AIA Jacksonville member in good standing.
Projects, accomplishments, and service submitted may reflect only the most recent ten (10) years. The firm must have been under the direction of substantially the same principals for the previous five (5) years minimum. A firm who has won Firm of the Year cannot resubmit for this award until seven (7) years have passed since their win.
While the entire history of the firm can be included for general information, submittal should focus on most recent ten (10) years of relevant activities such as recent design, involvement in education, community service, and AIA engagement. With regard to community activities and AIA engagement, only include current principals and staff.
For national or regional firms, please include only work executed by the local office. Any projects wherein the firm was not the principal firm shall be clearly identified and include joint venture partners and collaborators. Projects featuring remodeling, renovation and additions to existing buildings should specify the firm’s role in the project.
 
Honor Award registration coming soon!
Henry John Klutho Award
Henry John Klutho was one of Jacksonville’s most talented and prolific Architects. During a career that spanned over six decades, he created numerous works of consistent high quality that, to this day, continue to be a significant part of the City’s architectural fabric. In the spirit of this accomplishment, this award is given in recognition of life-long commitment to design excellence, advancement of the profession and the enhancement of the built environment.
John W Dyal Award
This award is in memory of John W. Dyal, this award shall be given annually to recognize an architect whose leadership and service has been a direct benefit to the profession or community. The nominee’s leadership and service must demonstrate quality outcomes in works of art, programs or civic influences over an extended time. Any member of AIA Jacksonville is eligible for this award.
Linda Mack Award
The Linda Mack Award is awarded in memory of Linda Mack to an individual within the architectural community whose outstanding drawing ability, rendering talent or artistic endeavors enhances the promotion of architecture to the community. This includes works in computer graphics, computer imaging, and 3-D modeling.
Community Service Award
To recognize an individual citizen, a community organization, a governmental agency or a local company or corporation who has made a significant effort contributing to the advancement of architecture, the arts or the environment within the community.
Associate AIA Member of the Year
Honoring an individual associate member whose leadership, activities, or service to AIA Jacksonville have been a direct benefit of the profession.
- Must be an Associate AIA Member in good standing and not licensed at the time of nomination.
- Any local AIA individual member may make the nomination.
Mellen C Greeley Craftsmanship Award
The Mellen C. Greeley Craftsmanship Award is for work demonstrating superior quality of workmanship in the building construction industry. Any individual, team, subcontractor or general contractor who directly executed or was responsible for any phase of building construction may be nominated. Work performed entirely or primarily in a Partnership may also be nominated. Work shall be located within the Duval, Nassau, St. Johns or Clay Counties, and have been completed during the five previous calendar years.
Test of Time Award
To recognize works of architecture, 25 years or more after their completion, in which the function, aesthetic statement and execution of the project can be reassessed. The project must remain substantially in its original form, be in good condition and still house its original program. Change in use is permitted if it has not basically altered the original intent of the design.
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AIA Jacksonville serves members in Clay, Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties.
AIA Jacksonville’s Mission:
Through the promotion and advancement of the profession of architecture, AIA Jacksonville advocates for a healthy, desirable, and sustainable built environment in Jacksonville and throughout all of Northeast Florida.
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