AIAri Honor Awards 2026

As part of AIA Rhode Island’s continued commitment to excellence in architecture, we are expanding the “Honors” portion of our event this year to include tributes to four distinct facets of our profession. Please Refer to the new Honor Awards Guide for more information: Honors Guide 2026

Submissions open – Monday, August 31, 2026
Submissions close – Friday, October 9, 2026, 11:59 pm

All Submissions for Honor Awards are Free.

Honors submissions will be judged by a jury comprised of members of the Design Awards Committee and the AIAri Board of Directors, separate from the Design Awards Jury. All Honors will be presented at the AIAri Honor and Design Awards Celebration in November.

Archistar Award
AIA Rhode Island is pleased to continue the annual ArchiStar Awards program. The purpose of the program is to honor individuals who make outstanding contributions to architecture but who are not Architects. Any AIA Rhode Island member may nominate an individual who has made significant contributions to a specific project or has had success in a particular program or initiative. Examples of potential nominees include, but are not limited to, owners, consultants, contractors, educators, and government officials. 

AIAri Anchor Award (NEW!)
The AIA Rhode Island Anchor Award is the Chapter's highest individual honor, recognizing an architect (actively practicing or retired) whose career and contributions have had a lasting and distinguished impact on the profession, the built environment, and/or the architectural community of Rhode Island. 

RI Young Architects Award (NEW!)
This award seeks to celebrate a registered Architect under the age of 40 who shows aptitude in leadership, design excellence, public service, and innovation. The Young Architects Award recognizes the next generation of leaders who are already contributing to the profession and society in exceptional ways and will continue to do so throughout their career. 

Mentorship Award (NEW!)
This award celebrates the individuals who are fostering and supporting the next generation of Architects in Rhode Island. This is a way to say “thank you” to someone who has helped shape your career, and who deserves to be recognized for their tireless efforts. Beyond being awarded to traditionally-practicing Architects and professionals (though they’re eligible too), this award can also be given to those working in non-profits or in education.  

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