The Gold Medal is the AIA East Tennessee Chapter’s highest honor.
The award recognizes individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory or practice of architecture. The Gold Medal is open to an architect (living or deceased) or architects who have created a body of distinguished work.
The Board of Directors evaluates candidates based on how well they meet this criterion, which includes how their contributions have:
- Demonstrated great depth and breadth
- Having a cumulative effect on the profession
- Addressed the future of architecture while honoring its tradition
- Transcended or united specific areas of expertise
- Become widely known—by architects, designers, educators, and the public—for the quality of their work
Nomination Guidelines
The documentation should be submitted as a single PDF file addressed to the Board President and shall include the following:
- The nomination shall be submitted as a single PDF file, addressed to the Board President explaining the nomination. Upload the pdf via the form below.
- Nominations must be submitted by Monday, July 7th at 5pm via the form below. If you have any issues accessing or utilizing the nomination form, please email dustin@aiaetn.org.
- The nomination PDF should include:
- Nomination letter summarizing the candidate’s contributions (maximum one page)
- A brief biography of the candidate (maximum two pages)
- Statement or list of the candidate’s achievements and awards (maximum two pages)
- Descriptive statements and images of the candidate’s work (minimum of three projects)
- Three letters of support addressed to the Board (maximum one page each)
- Other miscellaneous material, including clippings and articles, is optional (maximum three pages)
This honor is based on merit; there is no expectation that it is granted every year.