Tom McGraw, Executive Vice President of W.A. Lynch Roofing Company in Charlottesville, Va., will be recognized with Society Honors at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at the Jefferson Hotel. Society Honors are bestowed upon organizations or citizens who have inspired, influenced, or complemented architecture or the architecture profession in Virginia through an allied profession, research, education, planning, legislation, journalism, the arts, or crafts.
In making this award, the Society recognizes not only his decades of service in reroofing some of the finest architecture in Central Virginia, but also the superior quality and craftsmanship evident in each of his projects. Most notably, McGraw recently supervised the successful reroofing of the Rotunda at the University of Virginia, a challenging project on every front. Serving as an example of the exceptional workmanship for which he is being honored, the Society acknowledges McGraw for his dedication as a true craftsman.
Kathleen S. Kilpatrick has been selected to receive the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service. The Society’s most prestigious public award, the Medal honors an individual or organization that has made an unusually significant contribution to Virginia’s built environment or to the public’s understanding and awareness of our built world. The Society presents this award jointly with the Virginia Center for Architecture at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 7, 2014, at the Jefferson Hotel.
With more than 20 years of dedicated service and leadership as an official of the Commonwealth, Kilpatrick’s contributions to Virginia’s built environment have had a tremendous impact. Her service with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources from 1995–2013 and her leadership as current Executive Director of the Capitol Square Preservation Council have included measurable and lasting accomplishments. Through diligent efforts working with the Governor and the Virginia General Assembly, she has influenced the passage of tax rehabilitation incentives, developed effective processes to support owners’ donation of protective easements and urged the successful appropriation of funds for the purchase of threatened battlefields. Her programs have enhanced historic preservation activity to be recognized as engines for economic development, and she has helped to create an environment for architects to provide new life for old buildings through their preservation projects.
In addition, Kilpatrick’s focus on elevating and broadening the understanding of the significance of historic buildings, places and sites has enhanced the public’s view of the cultural values of Virginia’s built environment.
“Ms. Kilpatrick’s influence has been felt in virtually every community of the Commonwealth,” says Elizabeth Kostelny, Executive Director of Preservation Virginia. “A few years ago, Ms. Kilpatrick was quoted as saying, ‘When things are lost, they’re lost forever.’ That statement reflects Ms. Kilpatrick’s underlying motivation. Her tireless work has saved historic buildings, battlefields, important Virginia Indian sites, neighborhoods and more—all to employ those places for our future.”
The deadline for submitting nominations for the Society’s Honors Awards program is rapidly approaching. [adrotate banner=”61″]Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014.
Nominations must be submitted electronically as one PDF document, no larger than 20 pages and 50 MB. Nominations must be accompanied by the nomination form. The submitter should be prepared to provide unrestricted high-resolution images to be used in connection with publicity of the program and the recognition of the honorees at Architecture Exchange East on Nov. 5–7, and at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 7.
Nominations for all Virginia Society honors may be made by individual members, by chapter honors committees, by Society committees, or by the Board of Directors itself. Sitting Society board members and members of the Honors Committee are not eligible for Honors Awards.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The William C. Noland Medal, as the highest award bestowed on a member architect, is intended to honor a distinguished body of accomplishments, sustained over time, that spans a broad spectrum of the profession and that transcends the scope of normal professional activities. Only one medal may be bestowed each year.
The Architecture Medal for Virginia Service is the Society’s most prestigious public award, honoring an individual or organization that has made an unusually significant contribution to Virginia’s built environment or to the public’s understanding and awareness of the built environment. Only one medal may be bestowed each year but may be given simultaneously to more than one person.
The T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Firm Award, as the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Society to a Virginia-based architecture firm, recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least ten years.
The Award for Distinguished Achievement signals distinguished achievement by an architect in any one of the following categories: design, practice, education, service as “citizen architect” , and service to the profession; and thus may serve as an accolade for the work of an entire career or recognize the current accomplishments of a younger leader. Up to three awards may be bestowed each year.
Honorary Membership is bestowed upon a person of esteemed character who is not eligible for membership in the Virginia Society but who has rendered distinguished and exemplary service, over a sustained period of time, to architecture and the built environment within the domain of the Society.
Virginia Society Honors may be bestowed on non-member individuals or organizations that have inspired, influenced, or complemented the architecture profession in Virginia through practice of an allied profession, research, education, planning, legislation, architectural writing, the arts, or crafts. An individual who has previously been elected an Honorary Member of the Society is ineligible to receive Society Honors.
On June 6, 2014, the Board of Directors of the Virginia Society AIA unanimously approved a motion put forward by the Honors Committee clarifying the Test of Time award criteria. There has long been discussion among committee members about the intent of the award. Although it had been understood that award was not intended to recognize historic preservation or acknowledge landmark status, the existing criteria did not address maximum building age. As Honors Committee Chair Mary P. Cox, FAIA, quipped, “Debate about the award could, itself, win the Test of Time.”
[adrotate banner=”59″]A sub-committee chaired by Marvin Cantor, FAIA, studied the issue and developed a set of recommendations to provide additional clarity. The following criteria (largely inspired by the national AIA Test of Time Award eligibility statement), was approved by the VSAIA Board of Directors.
This award recognizes architectural design of enduring significance that meets the following eligibility conditions:
The period of time for which the project must have endured the “Test of Time” shall be not less than 25 years nor more than 50 years from the date of initial construction.
The project may be a single structure or group of buildings forming a single project.
The project should still carry out the original program in a substantial manner (i.e. residential, place of assembly, institutional, education, etc.). The project must be standing as originally designed in appearance and in good condition.
The project must be located in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The primary purpose of the award is to recognize the structure(s) itself and not necessarily the architect, owner or tenant.
Any AIA member, group of members, component, or VSAIA Knowledge Community may make a nomination in this category. Projects previously nominated and not selected may be re-nominated in following years providing they meet the eligibility criteria. These criteria will be used for the 2014 Honors Awards cycle. If you have questions, or would like additional information, contact Rhea George.
Do you have a colleague who should be recognized for extraordinary work? The VSAIA Honors program is accepting nominations for Virginians who exemplify the profession’s highest ideals and who are committed to enriching the built environment.[adrotate banner=”54″]
Nominations should be submitted electronically as one PDF document up to 20 pages (not including letters of support), and no larger than 50 MB.
If you have any questions, or if you are having trouble uploading your nomination, please contact rgeorge@aiava.org or (804) 644-3041, ext. 302. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, 2014.To see the evaluative criteria, submission materials, and a list of past honorees, visit the Society Honors page and click the award name.
The submitter should be prepared to provide unrestricted high-resolution images to be used in connection with publicity of the program and the recognition of the honorees at Architecture Exchange East on Nov. 5–7, and at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 7.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Honors program.
Appointments to the Honors Committee were affirmed on Dec. 6, 2013 by the 2014 Board of Directors. The Committee is charged with working to enable the Society to recognize, encourage, and honor distinguished achievements that constitute a beneficial influence on the built environment and/or the profession of architecture. They do this by bringing a series of annual recommendations for awards to the Board of Directors for consideration.
Mary P. Cox, FAIA will serve a one-year term as chair.
New members Michel C. Ashe, FAIA; Greg Hunt, FAIA; Paula Loomis, FAIA; Mark McConnel, AIA; Burt Pinnock, AIA; and James Ritter, FAIA, will replace departing members Carlton S. Abbott, FAIA; Peyton Boyd, FAIA; Robert A. Boynton, FAIA; Robert J. Dunay, FAIA; Sharon C. Park, FAIA; and Robert W. Moje, FAIA. Each new member will serve a three-year term.
Members continuing their terms include Marvin J. Cantor, FAIA; Michael T Foster, FAIA; Robert E. Middlebrooks, AIA; Ellen S. Cathey, AIA; Paul R. Erickson, AIA; and Christine Snetter, AIA.
The Committee is expected to begin accepting nominations in late spring or early summer.
Dorothy and Stanley Pauley have been selected to receive the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service.
Stanley and Dorothy Pauley have been selected to receive the Architecture Medal for Virginia Service. The Society’s most prestigious public award, the Medal honors an individual or organization that has made an unusually significant contribution to Virginia’s built environment or to the public’s understanding and awareness of our built world. The Society presents this award jointly with the Virginia Center for Architecture at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at the Jefferson Hotel.
The Pauley’s contributions to the built environment in the Commonwealth of Virginia have had a tremendous impact. Not only has their generous support for education, the arts, and health care substantially enhanced their local community’s resources; it has transformed the quality of life within the entire Commonwealth and beyond. In addition to their philanthropic support, both Dorothy and Stanley Pauley have been dedicated volunteers, committing countless hours to enriching the cultural landscape of their Richmond community. Their gifts and time have been critical in leveraging other resources and matching funds to expand the impact of their generosity.
Staunch supporters of the arts, the Pauleys’ efforts were critical to the expansion of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and to the realization of Richmond’s CenterStage. Their remarkable commitment to Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Engineering has helped shape engineering education in Virginia. “As a founding trustee of the VCU School of Engineering, [Stanley Pauley] helped create the vision for our school. As a member of the building and design committee … he has helped to ensure our continued success,” says Dean Robert Mattauch.
Likewise, their ongoing support has helped transform the Medical College of Virginia campus and increased the presence and visibility of cardiac care in Virginia through the Pauley Heart Center. “The Pauley’s generosity through the years will have a lasting impact on the region and nation for the remarkable breakthroughs made possible by their support,” said Dr. Sheldon M. Retchin, senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and CEO of the VCU Health System.
“Their name and impact will forever endure … as lasting elements of Virginia’s built environment,” says Richard M. Parison, Jr., Executive Director of CenterStage.
The Virginia Society AIA Honors program is accepting nominations for Virginians who exemplify the profession’s highest ideals and who are committed to enriching the built environment. Nominationswill be accepted through 5 p.m. onFriday, July, 19, 2013. Awards will be presented at the Visions for Architecture gala on Friday, Nov. 8.
Nominations must be submitted electronically as one PDF document, no larger than 20 pages and 50 MB. Nominations must be accompanied by the nomination form.
Nominations for all Virginia Society honors may be made by individual members, by chapter honors committees, by Society committees, or by the Board of Directors itself. Sitting Society board members and members of the Honors Committee are not eligible for Honors Awards.
AWARD CATEGORIES
The William C. Noland Medal, as the highest award bestowed on a member architect, is intended to honor a distinguished body of accomplishments, sustained over time, that spans a broad spectrum of the profession and that transcends the scope of normal professional activities. Only one medal may be bestowed each year.
The Architecture Medal for Virginia Service is the Society’s most prestigious public award, honoring an individual or organization that has made an unusually significant contribution to Virginia’s built environment or to the public’s understanding and awareness of the built environment. Only one medal may be bestowed each year but may be given simultaneously to more than one person.
The T. David Fitz-Gibbon Virginia Architecture Firm Award, as the highest honor bestowed by the Virginia Society to a Virginia-based architecture firm, recognizes a firm that has consistently produced distinguished architecture for at least ten years.
The Award for Distinguished Achievement signals distinguished achievement by an architect in any one of the following categories: design, practice, education, service as “citizen architect” , and service to the profession; and thus may serve as an accolade for the work of an entire career or recognize the current accomplishments of a younger leader. Up to three awards may be bestowed each year.
Honorary Membership is bestowed upon a person of esteemed character who is not eligible for membership in the Virginia Society but who has rendered distinguished and exemplary service, over a sustained period of time, to architecture and the built environment within the domain of the Society.
Virginia Society Honors may be bestowed on non-member individuals or organizations that have inspired, influenced, or complemented the architecture profession in Virginia through practice of an allied profession, research, education, planning, legislation, architectural writing, the arts, or crafts. An individual who has previously been elected an Honorary Member of the Society is ineligible to receive Society Honors.
The Test of Time Award recognizes architectural design of enduring significance. The structure must be no less than 25 years old. Building use may change over time if the overall design is cherished as a significant contribution to the community and the built environment.
Questions? Contact Rhea George at rgeorge@aiava.org or (804) 237-1768
2012 VSAIA President, Lori Garrett, AIA, presents the 2012 Noland Award to Helene Combs Dreiling, FAIA
Do you have an extraordinary colleague? Do you know an organization working to support architects or the built environment in Virginia? The VSAIA Honors program is accepting nominations for Virginians who exemplify the profession’s highest ideals and who are committed to enriching the built environment.
Nominations should be submitted electronically as one PDF document up to 20 pages (not including letters of support), and no larger than 50 MB.
If you have any questions, or if you are having trouble uploading your nomination, please contact rgeorge@aiava.org or (804) 644-3041, ext. 302. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013.To see the evaluative criteria, submission materials, and a list of past honorees, visit the Society Honors page and click the award name.
The submitter should be prepared to provide unrestricted high-resolution images to be used in connection with publicity of the program and the recognition of the honorees at Architecture Exchange East on Nov. 6–8, and at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 8.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Honors program. If you know of an organization that is interested in supporting Virginia architects, please share the benefits or encourage them contact Rhea George for more information.
Do you have a colleague that should be recognized for extraordinary work? The VSAIA Honors program is accepting nominations for Virginians who exemplify the professions highest ideals and who are committed to enriching the built environment.
In keeping with our commitment to sustainability, we are pleased to announce that the VSAIA Honors Awards program is continuing to use paperless submission! Use the handy nomination form found at on the Society Honors page to upload your nomination. We are accepting nominations, compiled into one PDF submission up to 50 MB.
If you have any questions, or if you are having trouble uploading your nomination, please contact rgeorge@aiava.org or (804) 644-3041, ext. 302. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2012. To see the evaluative criteria, submission materials, and a list of past honorees, visit the Society Honors page and click the award name.
The submitter should be prepared to provide unrestricted high-resolution images to be used in connection with publicity of the program and the recognition of the honorees at Architecture Exchange East on Nov. 7–9, and at Visions for Architecture on Nov. 9.
