
Today, The American Institute of Architects named three recipients of its 2022 Associates Award, recognizing these "outstanding leaders and creative thinkers" for their "significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession," according to a press release from the Institute.
The jury for the 2022 Associates Award comprised chair Ryan Gann, Assoc. AIA, Chicago; Shannon Gathings, Assoc. AIA, Duvall Decker Architects in Ridgeland, Miss.; Joseph Mayo, AIA, Mahlum in Seattle; and Katie Swenson, FAIA, MASS Design Group in Boston.
Winners of the 2022 Associates Award

Emily McGee (McGowan), Assoc. AIA
Medical Planner, HOK, Washington, D.C.
Recommending quote: “Emily connects community, formulates resilient design solutions, and ultimately fosters dignity for the patients, families, and staff she designs for,” wrote Brenna Costello, AIA, in a letter nominating McGee for the award. “Speaking as the current 2021 President of AIA Academy of Architecture and Health, Emily exhibits the very best of the next generation of leaders in the health care design industry and has already displayed significant impact on the profession.”

Julian T. Owens, Assoc. AIA
National Parliamentarian , National Organization of Minority Architects; Architectural Designer, Jacobs, Arlington, Va.
Recommending quote: “Julian is truly an amazing young professional and designer at the budding stages of his career who has already had an immeasurable impact on both the profession and his community,” 2021–2022 National Organization of Minority Architects President Jason Pugh, AIA, wrote in a letter supporting Owens’ nomination for the Associates Award. “I have witnessed both within his academic matriculation, and now early professional career, a rising star within the architecture and design industry who’s destined for greatness.”

Jennifer Peeler Truman, Assoc. AIA
Apprentice, Matthew Konar Architect, Durham, N.C.
Recommending quote: “A 50-year veteran of our profession and having served as both director of advocacy and, at present, environmental sustainability, I have gained insight into who the movers and shakers are in our AIA chapter and our progression,” wrote J. Richard Alsop, AIA, in a letter supporting Truman’s nomination for the Associates Award. “And, by far, there is no singular AIA associate whom I can name who matches the level of engagement of Jenn Truman in every aspect of our statewide activities.”
See more winners of the 2022 AIA Honor Awards here.