AIA Oregon Young Architect Representative Position Open

Young Architect Representative for Oregon

The AIA Oregon Board of Directors has the opportunity to appoint an Oregon member to serve as Oregon’s Young Architect Representative (YAR). This is a national leadership position within the AIA, representing young architects across the state.

A YAR is an AIA member who has been licensed for less than 10 years and who serves as a liaison between the state chapter and the Young Architects Forum (YAF) focusing on issues relevant to Emerging Professionals (EPs; architects in the early stage of their career) and architects licensed less than 10 years.

This is a two-year term, beginning 1 January 2024.

AIA Oregon Architecture Awards Results

…And the Winner is…

The jury is completing deliberations and the winners of the 2024 Oregon Architecture Awards will soon know their projects have been selected to exemplify design excellence in the state of Oregon. These prestigious honors are an integral part of our AIA Oregon Social Justice Action Plan – to promote and celebrate all of our firms – small, large, women and minority-owned businesses – by amplifying stories in our program and by applying an intentional DEI lens to the jury composition itself. We hope that this elevates the conversation of impactful, thoughtful, and equitable design in the state of Oregon year after year.

We will also let entrants who were not successful know about their opportunity to schedule a debriefing that often gives constructive jury feedback and could help you create a subsequently successful submission next year. This is accomplished in a 15–30-minute phone call or zoom that you’ll easily be able to schedule from a bookings link in the email you’ll receive. If you’ve not received this communication by October 31, please feel free to contact us.

Everyone who entered this year will also receive a survey about the process that will help us further refine the way we collect entries and make sure the programs we foster for design celebration are impactful, equitable, and most importantly, accessible to everyone who wants to participate. We’d like to know how your experience was and hear suggestions on how to elevate our experience for everyone who participates. When you see the survey make sure you respond – because you’ll be entered to win two tickets to the Oregon Architecture Awards Gala at the Portland Art Museum on November 14. It won’t be the same without you there!

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2024 Oregon Architecture Awards - get your ticket now!

Don't Miss the Oregon Architecture Awards: World-Class Design, Inspiring Insights, and More!

Mark your calendars for the AIA Oregon Architecture Awards on Thursday, November 14th, 5:30 - 9:30 PM! This year's event promises to be an unforgettable evening celebrating the best architecture Oregon has to offer.

Hear from a High-Powered Jury Led by Mass Design Group's Katie Swenson

We're thrilled to announce that our jury this year is chaired by the renowned architect Katie Swenson, Principal at MASS Design Group in Colorado. Ms. Swenson and her esteemed panel have been poring over the entries, and according to her, this year's crop is truly "world-class."

Don't miss this unique opportunity to:

●      Witness the unveiling of the winning projects.

●      Gain insights from the jury as they share their thoughts on the entries and their impact on the profession of architecture.

More Than Just Awards: A Celebration of Architecture

But the Oregon Architecture Awards are about more than just trophies. This year's event will also feature:

●      A celebration of Professional Achievement Awards and new licensees.

●      Exclusive access to the Portland Art Museum exhibits before the awards presentation.

Join the Celebration!

This is a night you won't want to miss! Network with colleagues, celebrate the achievements of your peers, and experience the power of exceptional design.

It won't be the same without you!

Register now and secure your spot:

We look forward to seeing you there!