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AIAPV's Design + Leadership Awards 2026 will be held on Thursday, October 22 at the College Park Aviation Airport Operations Center in College Park. This annual celebratory event provides the opportunity for architects and the greater design community to network with professional peers, celebrate the best work of our members and our region through the chapter's professional Excellence in Design Awards program and our Emerging Professional and Student Design Awards programs, and recognize outstanding leadership with the presentation of our Kea Award.

PROGRAM
(subject to change)

6:00 – 7:00 pm                       
Cocktail Reception + Networking

7:00 – 9:00 pm
Awards Ceremony + Networking

Dessert/Adjourn

Attire: Business/Professional

General Admission: $75

PARKING:
There is plenty of free on-site parking.

TRANSPORTATION:

Auto:
Directions can be found here and clicking on the "Visit" tab.

Metro:
The closest Metro station is the College Park–UMD Metro Station on the Green Line, about a 5-7 minute walk to the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport. Exit the station toward the University of Maryland campus, follow signs for the museum, and you’ll be on the main campus side of the airport.

Interested in sponsorship of our Design + Leadership Awards celebration? Sponsorships start at only $250! To learn more and sign up, CLICK HERE. Questions? Contact Executive Director David Iams at [email protected] or (410) 212-2945.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2026 DESIGN + LEADERSHIP AWARDS SPONSORS!

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