Thanks to our volunteer leaders and collaborators, here’s what we accomplished in 2024.

2,582 members of AIA Virginia (2.3% increase over 2023)

98 new architecture graduates joined for free

26 associates became licensed architects

204 attendees at the Virginia Design Forum XVI (30 year anniversary!)

391 attendees at our annual convention (Architecture Exchange East)

86 professional development courses offered to our members

3,707 AIA LUs credited to our members

6 firm-size and career-stage roundtables met twice

5 member townhalls – one in each local chapter area of the Commonwealth

15+ visits with legislators on Capitol Hill

8 members appointed by the governor to serve on boards and committees

Met with ALL of the Virginia delegates and senators at caucuses

6 individuals or firms honored with AIA Virginia Honors

19 firms honored with Awards for Excellence in Architecture (Design Awards)

5 programs of architecture included in the AIA Virginia Student Prize competition (now open to non NAAB-accredited programs)

4 members elevated to Fellowship

25 Associate members supported on the path to licensure with discounted Amber Book subscriptions

15 members and students participated in the 15th annual Emerging Leaders in Architecture leadership development program

1 foundation launched (AIA Virginia Foundation) to serve our members and industry

Want to get involved in the work of AIA Virginia? email us at info@aiava.org