Design + Honor Awards

Celebrating the exemplary work of Colorado architects.

The AIA Colorado Annual Design Awards honor the most outstanding work of AIA Colorado members and their firms, reinforce the value of great architecture, and highlight members’ positive contributions to the community. Previous design award recipients have designed innovative schools, stunning custom homes, creative hotels, excellent community gathering spaces, and much more.

Additionally, the AIA Colorado Honor Awards recognize the people and teams who are making a difference in the architecture profession and their communities. They’re committed to continually growing as architects, value creating a strong team and recognize the power of architecture in our daily lives.

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2025 Design Award Recipients

2025 Honor Award Recipients

2025 Architect of the Year • Kevin Nguyen, AIA
2025 Young Architect of the Year • Kaylyn Kirby, AIA
2025 Firm of the Year • Barker Rinker Seacat
2025 Citizen Architect Award • Sean Jursnick, AIA
2025 Educator of the Year • Erik Sommerfeld, AIA
2025 President’s Award • Gov. Jared Polis
2025 Impact Award • Modern In Denver
2025 25-Year Award • The Architect’s Studio by Tryba Architects
 

2025 Design + Honor Award Event Imagery

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Thank you to our 2025 Awards Event sponsors

Learn more about the 2025 Design Awards, the project categories, eligibility, and submission instructions here.

View the 2025 Honor Awards and submission instructions here.

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