ALA Service Awards

Honoring Dedication in Architecture

The Association of Licensed Architects is proud to celebrate the remarkable contributions of our members through the annual ALA Service Awards, milestone recognitions, and the prestigious Fellow Member designation. These honors recognize individuals who exemplify our mission to Connect. Design. Inspire. by advancing the architectural profession, supporting their peers, and strengthening our community. Join us in celebrating those who inspire us to achieve greatness in architecture.
Our Service Awards highlight the ways ALA members contribute to the profession and our association. Each category is designed to honor meaningful, impactful work that aligns with ALA’s values.
 

Lifetime Achievement Award

  • Purpose: Honors an ALA member who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the architectural profession, leaving a lasting legacy through their work, leadership, and service to ALA.

Architect Mentor of the Year

  • Purpose: Recognizes an ALA member who has shown exceptional dedication to mentoring and supporting the next generation of architects, including students, interns, or early-career professionals.

Association Leadership Award

  • Purpose: Celebrates an ALA member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership within the association, driving initiatives that strengthen ALA and its community.

Affiliate Impact Award

  • Purpose: Recognizes an ALA member or partner organization that has fostered meaningful collaboration within the AEC  community, advancing shared goals and innovation.

Membership Milestone Recognition

ALA is excited to honor members celebrating significant membership milestones each year, acknowledging their long-term commitment to our community.

  • 10-Year Members 
  • 20-Year Members
  • 30-Year Members

Members reaching these milestones will be automatically recognized, no nomination is required. We’ll contact eligible members in advance to confirm their participation in the celebration.

Fellow Members: A Prestigious Designation

ALA offers the distinguished designation of “Fellow” to professional members who have demonstrated exemplary service to the architectural profession or the association. This honor recognizes a member’s significant contributions and long-term commitment to ALA.