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GERALD D. HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design

Alumni Awards

The University of Houston Architecture + Design Alumni Association Awards is an annual program honoring distinguished and committed alumni for their service to the profession, academia, and the global alumni community and whose accomplishments and careers have brought recognition to the University of Houston.

2024 Architecture + Design Alumni Awards Nominations

This year's awards process includes a new, simplified nomination form!

Professional License: Not Required
Fee: Free
  • Nominate yourself or someone else.
  • The award is a one-time honor; therefore, previous award recipients (linked below) are not eligible.
  • Members of the Architecture + Design Alumni Association board of directors and the awards jury are not eligible for consideration.
  • The nominee must hold a University of Houston System earned degree or have completed at least twelve semester hours at UH.
  • The nominee must be distinguished in their business, profession, work, or another worthy endeavor.
  • The nominee must be a person of such integrity, stature, and demonstrated ability that the award will reflect honor on the University of Houston and create a sense of pride among members of the University community.
  • The nominee must have demonstrated a continuing interest in the University of Houston.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, May 31, 2024, at 5:00 pm CST

The following are awarded annually:

  • The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an individual demonstrating outstanding and uncommon achievement in their professional field and/or distinguished civic or public service.
  • The Leadership Alumni Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding and uncommon leadership by linking the community and the profession, through projects, initiatives, and public engagement.
  • The Successful Entrepreneur Award recognizes an individual contributing significantly towards the development of entrepreneurship in the fields of design craftsmanship and innovation through outstanding proven performance as a business owner.
  • The Innovator Alumni Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding and innovative multi-disciplinary design and business skills applied to complex problem-solving.
  • The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is given to an individual, who has graduated within the past ten years, demonstrating outstanding and uncommon achievement in their professional field and/or distinguished civic or public service, early in their career.  

Past Award Winners