2023 New England Architecture Awards

The American Institute of Architects has a long tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture and the AIA. The New England Design Awards program celebrates architects from, and architecture in, New England. 

The New England Architecture Awards & Friendly Firm Awards Dinner on October 26th at the Mystic Marriott in Groton CT

The 2023 New England Architecture Awards is part of CACX’23, the annual premier architecture conference in Connecticut that includes a keynote, 36 continuing education sessions, an exhibition hall with 48 booths, activities, and more. The conference and expo with 300+ attendees will be held at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, CT.

The awards dinner will kick off with Keynote Speaker Evelyn Lee, FAIA, recently elected as the 2025 President of the American Institute of Architects.  It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and see the acclaimed work of architects throughout New England.

A tour on Friday, October 27th at the Thompson Exhibition Building, a mass timber museum designed by Centerbrook Architects + Planners has been added for an additional HSW session along with a guided visit of this amazing building designed for the Mystic Seaport’s Museum of America and the Sea, a keynote building for the 19-acre riverfront campus and a general admission ticket to enjoy the many seaport offerings.  Recently ranked as one of the 25 Most Beautiful Landmarks in America by Trips to Discover, Mystic Seaport stands as the foremost maritime museum in the nation. Established in 1929, this iconic institution proudly houses four National Historic Landmark vessels, notably the Charles W. Morgan, the world’s sole surviving wooden whaleship.

We have set up a block of rooms at the discounted rate of $199 per night at the Mystic Marriott by September 26, 2023 or until the block is full – book here.

Tickets are available for the 2-day conference, one day of the conferencethe New England Awards dinner, and the tour.

2023 New England Award Jurors:

Jacob Davis, AIA, LEED AP | archimania, Memphis, TN

Melanie Hennigan AIA LEED | Grimm + Parker Architects, Beltsville, MD

Mark McInturff, FAIA | McInturff Architects Bethesda, Maryland

Sponsors

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NEW ENGLAND AWARDS EVENT SPONSOR – $3,000

  • 5 tickets to Awards
  • Opportunity to speak at Welcome
  • Logo Recognition Slide
  • Event Sponsor logo on the New England Awards website
  • Full- page ad in AIA Connecticut’s ArchiType Magazine November issue OR a 30 second video played prior to the awards

AWARDS SPONSOR  – $2,500

  • 4 tickets to Awards
  • Logo Recognition Slide
  • Awards Sponsor logo on the New England Awards website
  • Verbal recognition during celebration
  • AIA Connecticut social media shoutout

LIBATIONS SPONSOR – $2,000

  • Signature cocktail (sign at bar with logo)
  • 3 tickets to Awards
  • Logo Recognition in Slide
  • Verbal recognition during celebration
  • AIA Connecticut Social media shoutout

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  • 3 tickets to Awards celebration
  • logo on the New England Awards website
  • Logo on Ionic Pillar PowerPoint slide
  • Verbal recognition at welcome

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  • 2 ticket to Awards celebration
  • Logo on the New England Awards website
  • Logo on Doric Pillar PowerPoint Slide
  • Verbal recognition at welcome

BRONZE -$500

  • 1 ticket to Awards celebration
  • Logo on Corinthian Pillar PowerPoint Slide
  • Verbal recognition at welcome
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