Professional Achievement Awards Coming Soon

Mark Your Calendars: Professional Achievement Awards Coming Soon!

Get ready to celebrate excellence in architecture! AIA Oregon is thrilled to announce the upcoming Professional Achievement Awards, an important recognition of the individuals who shape our profession and inspire us all.

Each year, these prestigious professional awards are celebrated in conjunction with our highly anticipated project-based awards at the Oregon Architecture Awards Gala. Save the date: Thursday, October 24, at Revolution Hall. It will be an evening dedicated to honoring outstanding design and the remarkable careers that contribute to Oregon's architectural landscape.

We know many of you are already thinking about the upcoming project-based awards cycle. We are pleased to confirm that entry information for the 2025 Professional Achievement Awards will be available soon, and the entry schedule will align perfectly with the timeline for our project-based awards. This streamlined process aims to make it easier for you to prepare your submissions.

These awards are a fantastic opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who have made significant contributions through their dedication, innovation, and leadership. It is an opportunity to highlight both your firm and the individuals who really excel. We encourage you to start thinking about colleagues, mentors, and leaders whose achievements deserve this special recognition.

For more detailed information regarding the Professional Achievement Awards, including award categories and criteria as they become available, please visit our website: https://www.aiaoregon.org/aia-oregon-professional-achievement-awards.

If you have any immediate questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to H. Wilson at hwilson@aiaoregon.org.

We look forward to celebrating with you on October 24th!

AIA Bend Pickleball League

Serve Up Some Fun and join our Inaugural AIA Bend Pickleball League!

Ready to dink, drive, and dominate? Grab a partner and sign up for the AIA Bend Pickleball League! This is your chance to compete for prizes and bragging rights in a laid-back, yet competitive environment.

The registration cost is $20 for teams that have at least one AIA member and $40 for non-member teams; you and your doubles partner will play just one game per week starting mid-July and continuing into August. You'll have the flexibility to coordinate your matches on your own schedule within the one-week window. Teams can be co-ed and from any company, so gather your dream team!

A portion of the net proceeds from the registration costs will go to the Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity.

Here is a link to the official rules, but feel free to agree on other rules as long as everyone's on board and having a blast!

Don't miss out on the fun – sign up today and get ready to show off your pickleball skills!

AIA Oregon Summer Section Socials

This summer, take advantage of a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with fellow AIA Oregon members and expand your professional network at our upcoming Section Summer Socials! These casual gatherings are the perfect chance to chat with colleagues, share ideas, and build new relationships within your local AEC community. Enjoy good company and delicious refreshments in a relaxed setting. Don't miss out on these summer events designed to foster connection and camaraderie!

Bend - July 18
1-3pm | Millers Landing

Enjoy an early afternoon break by the river to relax, reconnect and re-engage with fellow AIA members and AEC professionals. Lunch and drinks will be provided to registered attendees.

Cost: free for AIA members, associate members, and recent architecture graduates; $20 for non-members.

Portland - July 24
5:15-8:30pm | White Owl Social Club

Cost: Free – AIA Oregon Member / NOMA / AIAO Allied Individual member/ AIAO Chapter Sponsor 
$10 – Non-Member Students and AXP Candidates
$20 – Non-Member Architects and Allied Professionals
$40 – Public Partner / Portland Community Attendee 

Eugene - August 20
5:30-8pm | Dorris Ranch, Springfield

Come enjoy an evening gathering where you can relax, reconnect and re-engage with fellow AIA, CSI, and ASLA members. Family is welcome

Cost: AIA, CSI, and ASLA Members and their +1 are free, as well as kids 12 and under. Additional kids from 13+ are $10. Non-members / additional adult guests (21 and over) are $25.