AIA AWARDS

From left: Susan Hoffmann, John Hoffmann FAIA, Cindy Lattanzio, Donna Rehm-McCabe, Alison Hoffmann, Kelsey Greenleaf, Avi Kamrat, Russell Sanders AIA, and Guilherme Pinho at the AIA Connecticut Gala.

The Connecticut Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Connecticut) recently announced the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) award at its annual awards gala Nov. 16 at Aria in Prospect, Connecticut. This award acknowledges architectural firms that have made a commitment to: 

  • JUSTICE in acknowledging and denouncing racism and sexism, removing barriers to opportunities, and promoting the success of all individuals in the profession. 
  • EQUITY in providing balanced resources and opportunities to ensure every practitioner can reach an equal outcome. 
  • DIVERSITY in encompassing an array of practitioners who represent varied experiences and perspectives. 
  • INCLUSION in fostering a sense of belonging for all voices and perspectives to feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued to fully participate. 

Launched in November 2020, it was envisioned to offer AIA Connecticut firms a roadmap to actively produce results, both short term and long term. Eleven firms made the J.E.D.I. commitment to embrace these principles to make a difference and were acknowledged for their impact. 

  • Amenta Emma Architects 
  • CPG Architects 
  • Hoffmann Architects 
  • Huestis Tucker Architects 
  • JCJ Architecture 
  • Patriquin Architects 
  • Perkins Eastman Architects 
  • Pickard Chilton Architects 
  • Svigals + Partners 
  • TLB Architecture 
  • QA+ M Architecture 

One firm, Hoffmann Architects, was awarded the inaugural J.E.D.I award for its outstanding strategies and efforts in creating an environment for the future of the architecture practice. 

AIA Connecticut, a statewide chapter of the American Institute of Architects with more than 1,500 members, serves the architectural profession, encourages design excellence and works to improve society through a concern for the quality of the built and natural environments. It serves as a resource to architects and the public.