A leading statewide voice for inclusive design serving on the Certified Access Specialist Institute Board and the California Division of the State Architect’s Access Code Collaborative, Anne Riggs, AIA, is helping to drive a shift in the architecture profession toward disability-forward design. She advances inclusive, equitable housing by elevating accessibility as a core design value across multiple scales of practice.
Jaime Matheron, AIA, is a Principal and Senior Architect at DAHLIN, recognized for her leadership in innovative residential design. Born and raised in East Bay, she finds it especially meaningful to design and build in the same communities that several generations of her family have called home. Deeply committed to advancing the profession, Matheron’s involvement with AIA began as co-chair of the Young Architects Forum and includes terms as President, AIA East Bay. She has focused on reducing barriers for emerging professionals.
The highest award given by the AIA CA to an individual Young Architect in California who has shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession in the early stage of their architectural career.
2025
Daniel Zweig, AIA
2024
Maria Katticaran, AIA
2023
Andrew Goodwin, AIA
2023
Leah Bayer, AIA
2021
Robert Drew Weigl, AIA
2019
Ian Merker, AIA
2018
Carina Mills, AIA
2018
Leanna Libourel AIA
2017
Melanie Freeland, AIA
2015
Yu-Ngok Lo, AIA
2014
Stephanie Silkwood, Assoc AIA
2013
Britt Lindberg, AIA
2013
Brian Crilly, AIA
2013
Gray Dougherty, AIA
