The following Guidelines are intended to give nominees a better understanding of the submission process as a whole, as well as to provide insight into the kinds of achievements that are important in this award.

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Submission Guidelines

One of the challenges in selecting this award is the difficulty of comparing accomplishments in the various categories of design, practice, education, journalism, public service, and other aspects of our diverse profession. However, this is also a great strength and increases the prestige of the award, in that individual achievement must rise above the usual definitions of a “successful career path” and demonstrate broad, transformative influence, outreach, and leadership. The categories under which nominations are evaluated are as follow:

Category 1 – Distinguished Architectural Practice

Achievement in design

Achievement in practice management or technology

Achievement in leading professional organizations

Achievement in other professional areas

Category 2 – Distinguished Community or Public Service

Service in government, community or elected office

Military service, exceptional heroism or philanthropy

Category 3 – Distinguished Career in Education or Related Fields

Achievement in architectural education, publication or research

Achievement in related fields such as illustration, photography or journalism

Category 4 – Distinguished Alumni Spirit

Service to and support of the Huckabee College of Architecture and/or Texas Tech University