Frequently Asked Questions
Kleinschmidt Award
Does the Kleinschmidt Award always go to an individual?
No. The recipient can be an individual, firm, company or organization that exemplifies the criteria of the award.
Is the Kleinschmidt Award intended only for Architecture faculty?
No, but faculty are among those who may be nominated and considered. Any individual or organization that has made significant and lasting contributions to the Huckabee College through service; teaching; leadership; gifts; or other unique means is eligible.
Who can make nominations?
Anyone can submit a nomination by filling out the Nomination Form and including the required information. Nominators should have extensive knowledge of the person or organization they are nominating.
Are unsuccessful nominations carried over from year-to-year?
No. For an unsuccessful nominee to be reconsidered in following years, they must resubmit all nomination materials, even if those materials are unchanged from the previous year.
Why are the submission requirements so specific and extensive? Why can't the Nominee submit their normal resume?
The Kleinschmidt Award is one of the highest honors the Huckabee College of Architecture can bestow. The submission requirements are intended to be more rigorous than standard marketing or resume materials. This is in keeping with the singular prestige of the award itself.
May a person nominate themselves for this award?
Self-nominations are not prohibited, as long as all submission requirements are met.
How are recipients of the Kleinschmidt Award selected?
The selection of the honoree is made by a Jury appointed by the Design Leadership Alliance. The Jury is comprised of 3 to 5 individuals, at least one of whom must be a former recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus or Kleinschmidt Awards. Each year, the Jury is charged with reviewing submissions as received and, if merited, selecting honorees for the Distinguished Alumnus and Kleinschmidt Awards. The Jury's selections are forwarded to the DLA Dean's Circle for final acceptance.
When is the selection made and the Award presented?
The jury typically makes its selection in August or September. The honoree is notified as soon as possible thereafter. The Award is presented at the Texas Tech Huckabee College of Architecture Alumni Gathering in conjunction with the Texas Society of Architects Annual Conference in the fall.
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