Qualifications and Requirements for AIA Nebraska Awards

Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal Award Eligibility Includes an individual, (not necessarily a current resident or an architect, living or […]

Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal Award

Eligibility

Includes an individual, (not necessarily a current resident or an architect, living or deceased) who has not previously received this award, and who the AIA Nebraska Executive Committee believes exemplifies excellence in architecture in the State of Nebraska. Nominees who fail to receive the award after three submissions will not be eligible. One gold medal will be awarded in any given year. However, in some years one may not be awarded.

Criteria

  • The candidate shall have evidenced a profound effect on the profession of architecture in Nebraska.
  • The candidate shall have influenced the direction of architecture in Nebraska.
  • The candidate’s contributions to the profession of architecture have consistently been directed toward the future as well as respectful of the past.
  • The candidate shall have evidenced the ability to excel in a specific area of expertise.
  • The candidate shall be widely known by the quality of his or her skills or services by those who practice architecture and those who do not.

Nominations

Nominations must be made by an AIA Nebraska member in good standing. It is the responsibility of the nominator to inform the nominee of his/her consideration. AIA Nebraska will only contact the Gold Medal winner.

Nominator Agrees

  • To provide clarification on information per jury request.
  • To compile introductory material (including power point and photographs) for awards presenter.
  • To act as host or obtain a host for the nominee (if selected as winner) at the AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Event.

If you have nominated an individual in the past and would like them to be reconsidered, please indicate this on the nomination form and the original submission will be used. Updates need to be forwarded to AIA NE by the appropriate date. Additional information may be requested for the jury.

Selection Committee

The selection committee may include:

  • President, AIA Nebraska
  • Past Recipient of the Gold Medal
  • Regional Director. AIA Central States
  • Representative, UNL College of Architecture
  • President, Nebraska Arts Council

Ceremony

The award ceremony of the Cunning Gold Medal will be held during the AIA Nebraska Excellence in Design Awards Gala.