Degrees & Programs Fellowships + Awards :: Awards
The Nathaniel Cortlandt Curtis Memorial Prize is awarded for an outstanding essay relating to the theory or history of architecture.
The Thomas J. Lupo Award is awarded annually to a student or class for excellence in metropolitan studies. The recipient is selected by the faculty.
The I. William Sizeler Award is given each year for the outstanding design by a fourth or fifth-year student in the field of high-density, commercial, mixed-use architecture.
Awards Presented at Graduation
The Alpha Rho Chi Medal is awarded by this national architectural fraternity each year to a graduating student on the basis of leadership, service to the School, and professional promise as indicated by the student’s attitude and personality. The student is selected by the faculty.
The American Institute of Architects Medal is awarded by the American Institute of Architects/AIA Foundation Scholarship Program to a graduating student for the highest overall academic achievement, as evidenced by grade point average. A certificate is given to the recipient as well as to the runner-up.
The John William Lawrence Memorial Medal is presented by the faculty of the School to a fifth-year student for design excellence. This award was instituted in 1971 to honor the School’s former Dean.
The Faculty Thesis Award is awarded by the faculty of the School for superior achievement in thesis study.
The Ronald Katz Award is awarded annually by the Thesis Design Directors. The award was instituted in 1991 in memory of Ronald F. Katz ‘63. It is awarded for outstanding personal growth through thorough and careful development of a provocative thesis idea.
