Volunteer opportunities

AIA encourages participation from members who bring varied perspectives—across career stages, firm sizes, geographic regions, cultural backgrounds, and practice areas. We believe that diverse voices help ensure that our programs, policies, and initiatives reflect the evolving needs of the profession and the communities we serve. The 2026 volunteer application process is now underway. Appointments will be made and nominees will be notified in mid-September. View a full list of opportunities >

AIA Awards Gala

The AIA Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. This celebration of architectural excellence promises to be unforgettable, honoring the best in the architecture field. The evening will showcase the talent and innovation within the architecture community, culminating in the live announcement of project winners. You can find additional event details below or by visiting the conference website. 

Honors & Awards submissions

Submissions for the 2025 awards cycle are now closed. Award recipients for the 2025 awards program will be announced at architecture's biggest night—the AIA Awards Gala—hosted at AIA25 in Boston. View program details, jury information, and prior award winners > 

Now open for submission