2024 Honors Awards Announced

AIA Richmond is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Honors Awards. The AIA Richmond Honors program recognizes the best efforts of our members who, by profession or avocation, have made creating, preserving, and enhancing Richmond’s communities an important life commitment.

Marcellus Wright Jr. Award

Robert Easter, FAIA

Considered the Chapter’s highest individual award, it is given in honor of one of the Chapter’s founding members, Marcellus Wright, Jr. by the Chapter Board, based on nominations by the Honors Committee, to a long time Chapter member who has demonstrated continuous service to the profession through their work.  This award is intended to provide public recognition to a distinguished member of the Chapter.

Richard L. Ford Award

Ally MacLean, AIA

The Richard L. Ford Award is the Chapter’s highest award presented to a young architect, associate member, or intern. It is given in honor of one of the Chapter’s leading and skillful mentors, Richard L. Ford, Jr. FAIA. The to a young person who has demonstrated vision, passion, and excellence to the design community.

Honorary Membership

Arnaldo D. Cardona

Honorary Membership is bestowed upon a person of esteemed character who is not eligible for membership in the AIA Richmond but who has rendered distinguished and exemplary service, over a sustained period of time, to architecture and the built environment within the domain of the Chapter.

Chapter Citation

Jeannie Welliver

This is the Chapter’s highest public award, presented to a member, non-member, or organization whose work has contributed to the public’s increased awareness of the built environment.

Presidential Citation

Patrick Thompson, Assoc. AIA

The Presidential Citation is given by the President at his or her discretion. It acknowledges and celebrates a Member’s contributions to the profession, to the community, and to the Chapter.