Fellows Committee

Purpose:

Each year a committee of AIA|DC Fellows convenes to provide support to the individuals presented to the Chapterr for consideration from nomination to the next class of Fellows. The charges of the committee are as follows:

• Review the credentials of Members presented to the Chapter for consideraion and recommend to the Chapter President whether they should proceed a candidates for nomination.
• Provide input to the candidates and sponsors on the content and format of their submissions. 
• Review the Candidate submission documents and recommend to the Chapter President if the nominations should be forwarded to the national Jury of Fellows.

Meetings:

The committee meets once per month during the summer and early fall.  Attendance at every meeting is encouraged but not expected.  Early meetings focus on the process. Later meetings are intended to provide more individualized support to candidates and their sponsors. All AIA|DC Fellows are encouraged to join the committee as our candidates will be best served buy a group of their peers with diverse backgrounds and prespectives. Full Calendar

Key Dates:

AIA|DC Fellowship Candidacy Application Info

Useful Links:

American Institute of Architects Fellowship Information
http://www.aia.org/practicing/awards/AIAS075320

On Line Application Walk Through
http://www.aia.org/awards_fellowonlinewalkthrough

Best examples
http://www.aia.org/about/AIAS077480

AIA/DC Fellowship Process Definitions:

Sponsor: The AIA Member (Full Member or Fellow) who recommends a Member to the AIA/DC Fellowship Nominations Committee for consideration for nomination.

Candidate:  An AIA Member who has been presented to and accepted by the AIA/DC Fellowship Nominations Committee for consideration for nomination.  Candidates participate in the Committee’s development program until the Committee feels their package is ready for submission to the Fellowship Jury.

Nominee:  A Candidate who has been recommended by the AIA/DC Fellowship Nominations Committee for Nomination.

Coach: Someone who assists the Candidate and Sponsor with the development of a Nomination package.

Contact for More Information:
Kathryn T. Prigmore, FAIA
Phone:  703-518-8511
Email:  kathryn.prigmore@hdrinc.com