Thanks to our volunteer leaders and collaborators, here’s what was accomplished in 2025.
2,551 members of AIA Virginia
162 new architecture graduates joined for free
27 associates became licensed architects
130+ members volunteered and led committees and councils to accomplish the work of our association
45 attendees at the Art of Practice Conference
548 attendees at our annual convention (Architecture Exchange East)
92 professional development courses offered to our members
4,595 AIA LUs credited to our members
13 members and 2 students participated in the 16th annual Emerging Leaders in Architecture leadership development program
14 members participated in the inaugural Leaders in Business & Architecture leadership development program
6 programs of architecture included in the AIA Virginia Student Prize competition
6 firm-size and career-stage member roundtables met
1 non-traditional member roundtable launched
10 visits with legislators on Capitol Hill during Hill Day
9 members appointed by the governor to serve on boards and committees
Met with ALL of the Virginia delegates and senators at caucuses
Met with gubernatorial campaigns during the campaign period
9 individuals or firms honored with AIA Virginia Honors
24 firms honored with Awards for Excellence in Architecture (Design Awards)
25 Associate members supported on the path to licensure with discounted Amber Book subscriptions
27 donations made to the AIA Virginia Foundation to serve our members and industry
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