2016 NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS – AIA│DC FELLOWS COMMITTEE The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. The College of Fellows mission includes distinguishing criteria and guidelines for nominating AIA members as chapter endorsed candidates who have accomplished the following achievements, recognition and honors: • • • • • Significant Contribution – to architecture and society Standard of Excellence – in the profession Recognized Achievements – as an architect, individually Model Architect – before the public and the profession Significant Contribution – on a national level Fellows and AIA members interested in sponsoring nominees for elevation to Fellowship are requested to contact potential candidates to prepare a summary of their notable achievements for submission to the AIA|DC Fellows Nominations Committee. Nomination letters from Sponsors along with their nominee’s summary shall be sent to the Committee Chair, Janet R. White, FAIA, via email to [email protected] and are due by COB, Thursday, March 26, 2015. Nomination letters from Sponsors must include a commitment to support their potential candidate and a draft description of the nominee's demonstrated success. A summary document (1 pdf<3 MB) by each nominee shall include the information sections below, an introductory statement, and examples of exemplary work presented in three to four pages. The summary document must succinctly and saliently convey the nominee's significant contributions, standard of excellence, and recognized achievements as a model architect before the public and the profession and to architecture and society on a national level. The first page must include the following: Personal Information: Name Address Phone/Fax Numbers Email Address AIA Information: AIA Membership Number Date of Initial Membership Category of Nomination Name of Sponsor with email Professional Information: Education Registrations Certifications Exemplary Achievements (min 3) Returning candidates must resubmit all the above along with their AIA debrief and plan for revisions. Categories of Nomination: 1. Design (Design, Urban Design, or Preservation); 2.Education, Research, Literature, or Practice; 3. Led the Institute, Led a Related Organization; 4. Public Service, Government, Industry, or Organization; 5. Alternative Career, Volunteer Work with Organizations Not Directly Connected with the Built Environment, or Service to Society. Following the reviews by the Nominations Advisory Panel in April, the successful Candidates will be invited to participate in the AIA|DC Fellows Committee Introductory Meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 and the monthly review sessions at noon at the District Architecture Center during the and spring and summer. A list of the nominees recommended for candidacy will be submitted to the AIA|DC Chapter President for signature prior to the final submissions on October 16, 2015. Information regarding recent elevation to Fellowship may be found on the AIA website and will be updated http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/AIAS075320 following the investiture ceremony honoring the 2015 Fellows at the AIA Convention, May 14-16, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.