The AIA has chosen their 8 recipients of the 2009 Young Architects Awards. The winners this year include 3 women and 2 minorities out of the 8 and both of those minority winners are of Asian decent (South and East). Although those numbers seem small, it is definitely a sign of the changing face of Architecture. I have to wonder, were they chosen for their architectural accomplishments, or their place in the social network?
I personally don’t put much stock in awards like this, but I would be lying if i didn’t say that one day I’d love to be in such a prestigious list. This just gives me more reason to study and get my ARE’s done and to get more involved in the NOVA/DC AIA chapters.