Mentorship Award

This award is given by AIA CA to a firm, AIA chapter, or organizations in California that demonstrate exceptional commitment to mentoring Emerging Professionals through dedicated programs and initiatives while cultivating outstanding leadership qualities within the architectural profession.

  • Must be nominated by a chapter president, member of AIA California’s Board of Directors, an Educator, or a member of the College of Fellows
  • Must include a support letter from an Emerging Professional
  • Exhibits the development of skill and leadership in Emerging Professionals
  • Open to: AIA member-led firms, local AIA chapters, organizations, or other entities located in California that actively support emerging professionals in their professional development, pursuit of licensure, and engagement in the architectural community
Previously the Firm Mentorship Award* and Chapter Award**

Past Recipients

2025
AIA Silicon Valley**

2025
SmithGroup*

2024
AIA Pasadena & Foothill Chapter**

2024
Carrier Johnson + Culture*

2021
AIA Los Angeles**

2019
Lionakis*

2018
AIA San Fernando Valley**

2018
Anderson Brule Architects*

2017
AIA Orange County**

2017
AIA Golden Empire**

2017
REM Architects*

2016
AIA Pasadena and Foothill**

2015
Fergus Garber Young*

2015
AIA Central Valley**

2014
KTGY*

2014
Altoon Partners*

2014
AIA Los Angeles**

2013
AIA Pasadena & Foothill Chapter**

2013
Lionakis*

2012
AIA Santa Clara Valley**

2012
HMC Architects (Honorable Mention)*

2012
Stantec (Honorable Mention)*

2012
HDR*

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