The Annual Architecture Awards were established to encourage & recognize excellence in architectural design, to increase public awareness of the potential of the built environment and to honor the architects, owners & builders of significant local architectural projects.

The Architecture Awards are comprised of three recognition types, The Buffalo/WNY AIA Chapter presents awards for Architectural Design and Service to the Profession, and we collaborate with the Buffalo Architecture Foundation (BAF) to recognize the pro-bono efforts of the local architecture community. The Design Awards are presented to outstanding projects, both built and unbuilt that exemplify the best of quality, innovation, and collaboration in the profession. The Service Awards are presented to remarkable people whose efforts have positively shaped the profession through their dedication to their craft, the community, and the built environment. The pro-bono awards are presented to Architects or allied practitioners in the construction industry, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture and planning who have aided not-for-profit clients.  

It is the goal of AIA Buffalo/WNY to promote the Chapter and every local firm through the display and presentation of submissions.  AIA Buffalo/WNY promotes all entries directly via the formal awards publication annually.  Those projects selected for awards by the Jury will be featured for their excellence. We are always looking for additional ways to promote the accomplishments of local architects and architecture firms. Award winning projects will be utilized by the chapter for state wide chapter marketing opportunities.

Submissions for the 2020 AIA Buffalo/WNY Design Awards and nominations for the 2020 Service Awards are due by 5:00 pm (EST) on October 30, 2020. To submit a project, nominate an individual, or for more information please click here.

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 30, 2020.