Award Recipients

2024 ALA Student Merit Award Winners

For over 20 years, the Association of Licensed Architects has proudly recognized the future leaders of architecture through the Student Merit Awards Program. This program honors outstanding architecture students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement, creativity, and dedication to their craft.

Each year, ALA invites participating architecture schools to nominate one exceptional student per degree program for this distinguished award. These students represent the best and brightest in their field, showcasing innovation, hard work, and a commitment to shaping the built environment.

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 ALA Student Merit Award Winners:
 

2024 Award Recipients

• Eduardo Hidalgo – Bowling Green State University
• John Kent – Bowling Green State University
• Nathanael Newman – California Baptist University
• Thomas Hermes Escamilla – California Baptist University
• Nahshon White – Florida International University
• Luiza Heleno – Florida International University
• Madison Kendall Psinas – Judson University
• Jerez B. Rinehart – Judson University
• Marisa Sandoval – Miami University
• Will Monroe – Miami University
• Barbara Bende – School of Architecture and Interior Design, Andrews University
• Finn Larson – School of Architecture and Interior Design, Andrews University
• Jillian Kirchner – Drury University
• Shir Gross – Harold Washington College

These talented students represent the future of architecture, visionaries who will design innovative, sustainable, and impactful spaces for generations to come. ALA applauds their hard work, creativity, and dedication to the field.

Congratulations to all the 2024 Student Merit Award winners! Your achievements inspire us all and set the standard for excellence in architectural education.