AIA Florida 2026 Honor Awards

AIA Florida is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Honor Awards. Each year the AIA Florida Design & Honor Awards program elevates the public awareness of good design and recognizes those architects whose work enriches our communities and architecture at large. AIA Florida honors great architecture, exemplary architects and celebrates the built environment and those that champion it. “The Honor Award recipients represent the very best of AIA Florida’s commitment to service, leadership and the advancement of the profession,” said AIA Florida 2026 President Adam Gayle, AIA. “Their contributions extend beyond individual achievement, demonstrating the relevance of architects in society. We are especially proud to recognize this year’s Gold Medal recipient, Debra Lupton, FAIA, with the highest honor AIA Florida bestows, celebrating a legacy of impact, service, and collaboration.” Congratulations to the 2026 AIA Florida Honor Award Recipients!

2026 Honor Award Recipients:

The Gold Medal Award:
Debra Lupton, FAIA

The Silver Medal – Hilliard T. Smith Community Service Award:
Jaime Sobrino, FAIA – MIAMI CHAPTER

The Anthony “Tony” Pullara Individual AIA Service Award:
Peter Hauerstein, AIA

AIA Florida Honor Award for Social Advancement of the Profession:
Vanessa Smith-Torres, AIA -MIAMI CHAPTER

Associate Member of the Year:
Alyssa Scherger, Assoc. AIA

Firm of the Year:
RG Architects, P.A.

The Anthony “Tony” Pullara Chapter Award:
AIA Florida Northwest