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2023 Celebration of Architecture
& AIA Memphis 70th Anniversary Gala
Memphis Reprographics | Red Carpet Sponsor
Congratulations!
Francis Gassner Award
Archie Willis, III
ComCap Partners
Honor
Aurora Collegiate Academy | archimania
Townsend Residence | archimania
Merit
38 Angelus Duplex | ooba
The Commonwealth | LRK
Ridgeline | archimania
Russell Residence | archimania
Citation
Choices | ooba
Edge Motor Museum | designshop
Peoples' Choice
Belly Acres | Interiors | archimania
Desoto County Justice Court | New Construction | urbanARCH
Memphis Airport Concourse B Modernization | Renovation / Restoration | urbanARCH
President's Award
Michael Hagge | University of Memphis Department of Architecture
Past President's Award
Ferran Espin, AIA | HBG
Member Service Award
Tre Yancy, Assoc. AIA | Fourfront Architects
Firm Service Award
LRK
University of Memphis
AIA National / AIA Memphis Scholarship - Michael Boongaling
AIA Henry Adams Medal - Alok Bajracharya
ARCC Jonathan King Medal for Architectural Research - Thang Nguyen
Saturday, November 11, 2023
4pm | Pre-Party
Barware, 276 South Front Street
Sponsored by SESCO Lighting
6pm | Gala
Tom Lee Park Sunset Canopy
The general public will be invited to observe from outside the event space.
Due to a chilly forecast, Gala will now be held in
CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design at Beale Street Landing
Black Tie Optional
Honoring
Architectural Design Awards
Firm & Member Service Awards
Francis Gassner Award
Firm & Member Accolades
Newly Licensed Architects
University of Memphis Student Awards Recipients
Bar Sponsor | Ewing-Kessler
Music Sponsor | Flintco
Gold Sponsors: Chad Stewart & Associates, Inc., Grinder, Taber & Grinder, Inc., HNA Engineering, pllc,
Pella Windows & Doors, Perkins Everett, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc, UofM Department of Architecture
Bronze Sponsor: Burr & Cole Consulting Engineers, Inc.
8pm | After-Party
CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design at Beale Street Landing
Sponsored by Baldwin & Shell
Peoples' Choice Exhibit at CiV
Entries will be displayed in the CiV windows with QR codes linking to their ARChive profiles,
inviting guests to vote for their favorite.
Tickets: $75 AIA Members & Corporate Partners / $100 General Public / $40 Students
Parking available on Riverside Drive near the venue (pending continued street closure).
Suggested hotels within easy walking distance: Hyatt Centric Beale Street and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street
SORRY, WE'VE SOLD OUT
but you may still join our waiting list.
We always have cancellations and sponsor open spots so hop on that list ASAP.
(Unsure if you've registered? Your confirmation is an email titled "Awards Gala | 2023")
2022 Gala Photos by Michael Allen Photography
Musical Entertainment featuring
Louis Pettinelli Jazz Ensemble
Introducing the dynamic artists that bring the soulful sounds of the Great American Songbook to our awards gala. With their exceptional talents on piano, bass, and snazz drum, they will transport you to a bygone era of music, performing timeless classics by legendary artists such as Frank Sinatra, Cole Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Ira Gershwin, and Miles Davis. They also offer their unique interpretations of contemporary hits by Donna Summer, Stevie Wonder, and The Beatles. Whether you're craving the nostalgic melodies of the past or the vibrant rhythms of the present, their skillful performance will certainly elevate our awards experience.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Annual Awards Gala is our signature event that bring together architects, construction companies, property owners and industry professionals for an evening celebrating the year's award winners. Sponsors enable us to make this event an elevated experience and our members appreciate your contribution to the festivities.
NOTE: Only organizations who are paid Corporate Partners may elect to sponsor this event. Visit the "Become a Corporate Partner" page for details.
- Audience : Design leaders, firm owners, project managers, property owners, developers, industry leaders, emerging professionals, interns
- Anticipated Attendance : 200+
- Points of Exposure : electronic communications, announcements at prior events, on-site verbal/digital/print display, website, social media (all points of exposure vary with levels)
- Distribution : 1800+ emails, 2000+ social media touch points, on-site recognition
