Past Award Winners

Excellence/President Award Winners

2018

Jennifer Rittler, AIA and Matt Toddy, AIA
President's Award

In recognition for their energy and passion that has connected emerging professionals with firm leaders fostering leadership development and mentorship in the Columbus architectural community. Their dedication and perserverance is appreciated and admired.

John Meegan, AIA Columbus 2018 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects. For his upbeat and positive approach to leadership on every task at hand. A great man who has inspired us, led us, motivated us, and held us together to serve our community, our profession, and our chapter.

2017

Timothy Hawk, FAIA
President's Award

In recognition of his generous and continued support of AIA Columbus. Tim’s enthusiasm and leadership have connected the chapter with significant intellectual and program resources at the state and national levels. His energy and perseverance inspires our colleagues, here and across the country.

Joseph Moss, AIA Columbus 2017 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter Of The American Institute Of Architects, and for his thoughtful and steadfast leadership in challenging times, a man of great talent and wit.

 
2014

Gwen Berlekamp, AIA Columbus Executive Director
Excellence Award

For her dedication, generosity, enthusiasm, respect, humor, tolerance, professionalism, creativity, perseverance and empathy toward her work with the Columbus Chapter and its members. The members are and will be forever grateful.

The Weight of Architecture Design Service Grant Project
Excellence Award

For working collaboratively with non-profit organizations to provide design solutions so they may better serve their constituents, for positioning architects in the community and demonstrating the value of good design in community revitalization, and for increasing awareness about the role architects play in affecting change in the built environment.

Jonathan Barnes, AIA Columbus 2014 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects, for his emphasis on the quality of our chapter, commitment to design excellence, and empowerment of our emerging professionals.

2013

The 100 X 100 Project
Excellence Award

For a creative and effective film commemorating the Chapter's Centennial and launching the next 100 years of AIA Columbus.

Matthew Burton, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his comprehensive and meticulous efforts in support of the Centennial Anniversary Exhibition of AIA Design Awards and of ArChallenge.

John Kelleher, AIA Columbus 2013 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for his astute, steadfast and valued leadership as Chapter President.

2012

David Brehm, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his diligent and thorough stewardship of the development of The Columbus Center for Architecture and Design, and for fostering a meaningful collaboration between AIA Columbus and The Center for Architecture and Design.

Michael Bongiorno, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his tireless leadership of the highly successful Design Week 2012, and for fostering a meaningful collaboration between AIA Columbus and The Center for Architecture and Design. 

James "Sandy" Bresler, AIA Columbus 2012 Chapter President
President

In recognition for his many years of dedicated service to the Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for approaching his leadership as Chapter President with sincerity, equanimity and a droll sense of humor.

2011

Aleksandr Daskalov, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his diligent administration of the highly successful AIA+2030 Professional Series presented by The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects. 

Eric Thompson, AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his astute leadership of the highly successful AIA+2030 Professional Series presented by The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects. 

Jesse Wilmoth, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his many contributions to the marketing and programming efforts of The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

Ruth Gless, AIA Columbus 2011 Chapter President
President

In recognition for her  many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her tenacious stewardship of The Chapter during challenging times.

2010

Marcia Rees Conrad, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of her innovative Camp Architecture Program and her continued commitment to the architectural education of our youth through her Project Architecture Curriculum. 

Peter Macrae, AIA Columbus 2010 Chapter President
President

In recognition of his many years of dedicated service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her determination in furthering the outreach of The Chapter.

2009

Andrew Rosenthal, AIA
President's Award

In recognition of his extraordinary efforts assisting with the initiation of The Center for Architecture and his significant contributions to the Chapter's strategic vision during 2008 and 2009.

Timothy Hawk, AIA Columbus 2009 Chapter President
President

In recognition of his many years of stellar service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for his visionary leadership in a time of great change.

2007

Joseph V. Pax, AIA
President

In recognition for his passionate leadership and achievements as Chapter President.

2005

Robert Livesey, FAIA
President's Award

In recognition for his leadership in building a superior architectural education program at The Knowlton School of Architecture at The Ohio State University, and for his contribution to the profession through many years of service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

John Stiles, Associate AIA
President's Award

In recognition for his leadership of the highly successful High School Design Program and his superior service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects.

Patsy Frost, Honorary AIA
President's Award

In recognition for her many years of stellar service to The Columbus Chapter of The American Institute of Architects and for her leadership of the 2005 ADA Make-Over Community Service Project with The Chapter's award-winning continuing education committee.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman
President's Award

In recognition of his leadership and contribution to the City of Columbus Community through programs that promote excellence in planning and design in building our Great American City.

David Brehm, AIA
President

In recognition for his passionate leadership and achievements as Chapter President.

 

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