AIA California Maybeck Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: Recognize exemplary achievement in architectural design by an individual architect over a period of at least ten years.
Background: Implemented in 1992 as part of the Design Awards program in honor of Bernard Maybeck, the award recognizes architects who demonstrate sustained excellence, leadership, advocacy, and contribution to the profession.
Selection Criteria:
- Breadth and reach of design portfolio
- Leadership and advocacy efforts
- Commitment to environmental sustainability on a global scale
- Valuing equity, affordability, and performance in design
- Design excellence combined with social impact
- Minimum 10 years of exemplary architectural practice
Recognition:
- Honor at AIA California Awards Celebration
- Statewide recognition and publicity
Geographic Scope: California-based architects
Jury Composition: Five-member jury of respected architects and design professionals
Contact Information:
- Email: trothman@aiacalifornia.org
- Phone: 916.642.1718
- Organization: American Institute of Architects California
- Address: 1931 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
- Website: aiacalifornia.org
Recent Recipient (2020):
- Angela Brooks, FAIA (Los Angeles) - Recognized for architectural excellence, environmental advocacy on a global scale, and commitment to designing solutions for society's most pressing problems including homelessness, public spaces, and climate change
What The American Institute of Architects California actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $25K
- Median grant
- $25K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: San Rafael, CA.
Example grants
CA Tax& Budget Reform Project · San Rafael, CA
$25K
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