NASHVILLE, Tenn. – AIA Tennessee recently honored 11 individuals in three (3) categories recognizing contributions of members whose efforts and achievements have significantly improved the presence of AIA Tennessee, the profession of architecture and/or the built environment in Tennessee.
The complete list of awards is as follows:
AIA TN Presidential Award of Excellence
Someone who has contributed time and energy over and above that which is normally expected to enhance and improve the Profession of Architecture – whose efforts and achievements have significantly improved the position and presence of AIA Tennessee – whose initiative to lead and voluntary commitment to serve have been an example and asset for not only the Society but the entire profession.
Valentina Puppione Cochran, AIA | ArchiInc (Memphis) was honored for her leadership serving as the 2021 Conference on Architecture and her efforts ensuring members received the highest quality education during a challenging year while providing an innovative, engaging virtual conference.
Valarie Franklin, AIA | Moody Nolan (Nashville) was recognized for being a leader champion furthering justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in the profession and AIA Tennessee as well as her leadership of NOMAnash, and her passion to engage K-12 students through several education initiatives.
Linda Marzialo, AIA (Nashville) was recognized for her dedicated time and leadership as the chair of AIA Tennessee’s Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JE+DI) committee formed in 2020 to make the profession more equitable, inclusive, and diverse through acknowledging, listening, learning, and acting.
Matthew (Matt) Lyle, AIA | frankin|architects (Chattanooga) was honored for his service and commitment to AIA Tennessee’s advocacy program, SpeakUp 2021, which was the first completely virtual advocacy program focused on advocacy initiatives, engaging membership, and educating state legislators.
P. Jeanne Myers, AIA | HBG Design (Memphis) was recognized for her thoughtful and strategic leadership serving as Treasurer for AIA Tennessee and her contributions year after year as newly licensed architect coordinator and the volunteer leader during AIA TN’s Conference on Architecture.
Tilman (Trey) Wheeler, AIA |TinkerMa (Chattanooga) was recognized for his significant, ongoing impact on the profession as the chair of AIA Tennessee’s government relations committee, and his dedication to advance and promote the built environment in Tennessee.
Michael Winter, AIA | Fleming Architects (Memphis) was honored for his contributions and positive impact on the profession and AIA Tennessee serving on the Board of Directors, EP committee and leading efforts to update AIA Tennessee’s website.
Christopher (Tre’) Yancy, Associate AIA | Fleming Architects (Memphis) was recognized for his outstanding contribution in fostering workplace diversity and inclusion through his volunteer efforts on AIA Tennessee’s JE+DI Committee as well as his commitment and dedication to serving as the Gulf States Regional Associate Director.
AIA Tennessee Staff | Nashville, TN was recognized for their service, leadership, and innovative thinking through years of great challenges and opportunities for AIA Tennessee and its members.