October, 2015  
Recognition of Newly Licensed Louisiana Architects

The AIA Louisiana in partnership with the Louisiana State Board of Architectural Examiners presented the newly licensed Louisiana architects with a benchmarker in recognition of the start of their career as a licensed Louisiana architect.
Lisa H. Nice, AIA, AIA Louisiana president, presenting the Presidential Citation award to NOMA representatives
NOMA receives Presidential Citation for Project Pipeline

The Louisiana chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) has received the Presidential Citation from the American Institute of Architects Louisiana affiliate. The award was given at the AIA Louisiana annual Design Conference Luncheon on September 11 in Baton Rouge for its Project Pipeline Workshop Program.
 
The program is in its second year of elevating architecture awareness among elementary to high school students. Six New Orleans high schools participated in the year-long workshop series, with an engaging curriculum and guide for teachers, professional assistance, and one-on-one mentorship with Pipeline Program architect mentors.

Raymond "Skipper" Post, FAIA, (pictured left) presenting the Medal of Honor award to Ron Blitch, FAIA (pictured right).
Ron Blitch, FAIA receives AIA Louisiana highest honor

Ronald Buchanan Blitch, president of Blitch Knevel Architects LLC, has been awarded the Medal of Honor by the American Institute of Architects Louisiana Chapter.
The group's highest honor is awarded by its board of directors in recognition of an individual architect who has significantly advanced the profession of architecture and whose leadership inspires fellow practitioners.

Jesse Cannon, FAIA , (pictured right) presenting Oliver  "Rick" Richard (pictured left) with the Patron of Architecture award.
Richard named Patron of Architecture for Lake Charles downtown revitalization

Lake Charles businessman Oliver "Rick" Richard has received the Patron of Architecture Award from the Louisiana Architectural Foundation. The award was given at the American Institute of Architects - Louisiana affiliate annual Design Awards Luncheon on September 11 in Baton Rouge.

Richard was instrumental in the revitalization of downtown Lake Charles through rehabilitation of several downtown buildings, along with his leadership as chairman of the Lake Charles Downtown/Lakefront Development Board, and as president of the Downtown Development Authority.


Jesse Cannon, FAIA, (pictured right) presenting Patricia Gay (pictured left) with the Patron of Architecture award.
Patricia Gay receives Patron of Architecture Award

Patricia Gay, Executive Director of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, has received the Patron of Architecture Award from the Louisiana Architectural Foundation. The award was given at the American Institute of Architects Louisiana affiliate annual Design Awards Luncheon.

Gay was credited with her extensive work for more than 30 years in neighborhood revitalization, historic restoration and adaptive re-use of buildings in the New Orleans area. Gay assisted in passage of the State Historic Tax Credit program, which was used in the restoration of the New Orleans Warehouse District. In addition, she spearheaded many programs such as Operation Comeback, Re-building Together, First Time Home Buyers Program, educational programs and more for historic restoration projects.
 


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