Honors and Awards

The AIA Wyoming Honors and Awards Program is part of a long-standing AIA tradition of recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the profession of architecture and the AIA.

AIA Wyoming Design Awards

AIA Wyoming recognizes excellence in architectural design by it’s members. This event promotes the public recognition and contributions of AIA Wyoming members, their firms and their community. This juried members' Design Awards program and gala celebration is held every three years at the Annual Fall Meeting. All project types are eligible – from small home renovations to multi-million dollar complexes. 

AIA Fellowship Program

The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Learn more

Meet the 2026 AIA Wyoming Design & Honor Awards Jury

As part of the 2026 AIA Wyoming Spring Conference and Design & Honor Awards Program — taking place April 23–25 in Casper, Wyoming — we are pleased to introduce the distinguished jurors who will evaluate this year’s submissions celebrating excellence in architecture and contributions to the built environment.

The AIA Wyoming Design and Honor Awards honor outstanding achievement in architectural design, planning, sustainability, and professional distinction. As a juried program, these awards reflect the highest standards of design excellence and the thoughtful creativity of AIA Wyoming members and allied professionals.

Design Awards Jury

The Design Awards jury will review submitted projects across all eligible categories, guided by their collective expertise in design innovation, context-responsive solutions, and architectural craft. This distinguished panel brings a diversity of perspectives rooted in practice, teaching, and professional leadership.

  • Thomas J. Trenolone, FAIA Design Director / Senior Vice President- HDR Great Plains Studio(s)
  • Mark A. Hoistad, AIA, Affiliated ASLA Emeritus Professor & Program Director – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
  • John King, AIA  Partner - Pivot Nort
  • Shawn Evans AIA , APT-RP Principal - MASS Design Group
  • Jeff Williams  AIA, NCARB Founding Principal Williams | Partners Architects, P.C.

Honor Awards Jury

Complementing the design review, the Honor Awards jury will evaluate individual and firm achievements that exemplify leadership, service, and impact within the architectural community. Their collective insight ensures that recognition goes beyond individual projects to celebrate contributions that elevate the profession.

  •        Susan Desko, AIA
  •     Hans E. Butzer, FAIA Dean - University of Oklahoma Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture
  •     RK Stewart – FAIA Principal Consultant at RK Stewart Consultants

Why Jury Diversity Matters

The jurors selected for the 2026 Awards represent a range of professional backgrounds and design approaches — ensuring a thoughtful, rigorous, and fair evaluation process. Their role is pivotal in highlighting work that advances both architectural excellence and meaningful community engagement across Wyoming and beyond.

Whether reviewing award entries or sharing insights with participants, these jurors contribute generously of their time and expertise — helping uphold the tradition of design excellence for which AIA Wyoming’s awards are known.

Stay tuned for updates on juror biographies and our 2026 Awards Ceremony — celebrating this year’s outstanding design achievements and honorable contributions to the profession.