Young Architects Award

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.

  • 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.
  • Exhibits exceptional skill and leadership
  • 10 years licensed or less

Past Recipients

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

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