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2026 AIA CLEVELAND YA/AM AWARDS EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD To recognize the next generation of designers and professional leaders as they contribute, develop, and refine their skills in the workplace.
EMERGING CITIZEN ARCHITECT AWARD To recognize emerging leaders that apply their design insights, talents and training to advance leadership, advocacy, and civic engagement, and within their community, strive to be the voice of the profession to other members in the public. Individuals selected for the Emerging Architect and Activism Awards will be recognized during the 2026 AIA Cleveland Design Awards to be held on Friday, November 6th at the Tinkham Veale University Center on Case Western Reserve University’s campus. Winners are NOT notified in advance, so we encourage all applicants to attend the event. Please read the following page for further details and requirements for the awards. NOMINEES MUST BE A MEMBER OF AIA CLEVELAND AS OF APRIL 1st, 2026
NOMINEE ENTRY FORM Name: AIA #:
Member Since (Year):
Award Submission (Choose one per submission form): Emerging Professional Award
Emerging Citizen Architect Award
Designation (Check one per submission form): AIA Associate (Not Licensed)
AIA Young Architect (Licensed for less than 10 years)
Nominated or Supported By (members may self-nominate): Email: Phone:
Please email this completed submission form, required submission content, and a headshot image of the candidate to: Design Awards YAAM Awards Coordinator - David Maniet, AIA DavidJManiet@gmail.com AIA Cleveland Executive Director – Ann Davis Director@aiacleveland.com