Members of the AIA College of Fellows are recognized with the AIA’s highest honor for their exceptional work and significant contributions to architecture and society. In California, we’re proud of the over 500 members who have achieved this level of distinction. We know there are many others who deserve this recognition and are here to connect you with resources and navigate this rigorous process.
Each year, AIA California provides insight, support, and access to best practices to help its members on this journey, sharing insights into the jury process, statistics, eligibility, and much more. While the program is aimed at those nominated for Fellowship, it is open to all members and is a great primer on how to create and maintain your portfolio and professional resume. View the videos below.
California has four representatives to the College of Fellows that work to simplify the fellowship process and serve as a link to the many programs and initiatives underway within the College of Fellows They can also assist with questions and provide connection to resources.
Northern California
Aaron Hyland, FAIA
Paul Woolford, FAIA
Southern California
Paul Adamson, FAIA Member Emeritus
Congrats to our new Fellows!
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Mark Cavagnero, FAIA
Annie Chu, FAIA
Ida Clair, FAIA
Richard Conrad, FAIA Member Emeritus
Katherine Diamond, FAIA
Brian Dougherty FAIA Member Emeritus and
Betsey Dougherty, FAIA Member Emeritus
Congratulations to our new California Fellows!
Looking forward to celebrating with you in San Diego.
Michael Enomoto, FAIA of Gruen Associates
J. Handel Evans, FAIA Member Emeritus
Congratulations to you all!
Mary Follenweider, FAIA Member Emeritus
Debra Gerod, FAIA of Gruen Associates
Craig Hamilton, FAIA
Congratulations to our New 2026 California Fellows!
Derek Hamner, FAIA
Richard Heinz, FAIA Member Emeritus
Brian Lane, FAIA
Paul Menard, FAIA
Congratulations to the new Fellows for achieving this significant
career milestone!
Michael Malinowski, FAIA of Streamline Institute
Congratulations to all those in the AIA CA Fellows
Class of 2026! Cheers!
Paul Neel, FAIA Member Emeritus
Mark Quattrocchi, FAIA
Michael Roush, FAIA
Lee Salin, FAIA
Steven Sobel, FAIA Member Emeritus
Sanford Smith, FAIA Member Emeritus
Michael Stanton, FAIA
Adrianne Steichen, FAIA
Gary Strang, FAIA
Joel Tomei, FAIA Member Emeritus
Throughout this webinar, the AIA California College of Fellows Regional Representatives go into a detailed explanation about the process of applying for Fellowship and what steps are needed as members develop their portfolio.
This portion of the video captures the Questions and Answers portion of the webinar for viewers quick access. AIA CA College of Fellows representatives answer participant’s candid questions about Fellowship.
This FAQ provides answers to all the questions that were posted during the 8/06/24 webinar. Many of the questions were addressed live. Your AIA CA COF Representatives wish to answer all of the questions posted during the webinar. Therefore, this document was created to include all the questions and their answers. Questions are broken down by category for your quick reference.
