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Distinguished Alumnus Award

Distinguished Alumnus Award

The Distinguished Alumnus Award, awarded annually, is awarded to a graduate of the Texas Tech Huckabee College of Architecture whose career and professional life have brought distinction on the College and whose career as an architect is held in high esteem by peers and the general public. Nominations may be made by an individual, firm or organization with knowledge of the Nominee's qualifications, in the following categories:

  • Distinguished Architectural Practice
  • Distinguished Community or Public Service
  • Distinguished Achievement in Architecture Education or Professionally Related Fields
  • Distinguished Alumni Spirit
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Joseph Imamura, PhD, AIA, FASLA, FAICP

2025 Distinguished Alumnus

2025 Distinguished Alumnus Joseph Imamura

Dr. Joseph Imamura, PhD, AIA, FASLA, FAICP, is an internationally licensed architect, landscape architect, urban planner, and preservationist. He currently serves as the Special Delegate of the Architect of the Capitol, representing the office nationally and internationally, and is also a Commissioner for the National Capital Memorial Advisory Commission and the sole architect on the Washington, DC, Zoning Commission.

Dr. Imamura's previous roles include Regional Chief Architect for the U.S. General Services Administration in New York, where he led the Design Excellence Program, and a leadership position at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, where he advanced sustainable development and redefined cemetery planning across multiple states and tribal lands. His distinguished public service and international recognition reflect the impact of his ongoing contributions to the built environment.