AIA Central Oklahoma Honor Award Winners
The William Wayne Caudill Award – for Outstanding Member
William Wayne Caudill, FAIA was the only Oklahoma born and Oklahoma educated architect to win the AIA Gold Medal Award. As Caudill symbolized the complete architect in being an innovator, educator, practitioner, leader and compassionate architect; it seems fitting that this award should bear his name.
This category is meant to recognize and honor an individual AIA Central Oklahoma member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to the betterment of the profession and the well-being of architects in the region, and who has dedicated extraordinary time and talent to this end.
2024 – J. Dennis Hairston, AIA – Gardner Studio
2022 – Betsy Brunsteter, AIA – ADG Blatt
2021- Farooq Karim, AIA – Rees
2019- Lisa Chronister, FAIA – City of Oklahoma City
2017 – Fred Schmidt, FAIA- FSB Architects + Engineers
2015- Ronald Frantz, Jr., FAIA – The Frantz Alliance
2013 – Anthony McDermid, AIA – TAP Architecture
2011- Robert Wright, AIA – LWPB Architecture
2009 – Larry Herzel, AIA – HSE Architects
2007 – Terry Kerr, AIA – Kerr 3 Design Group
2005 – Rand Elliott, FAIA – Rand Elliott Architects
2003- Jim Bruza, AIA – FSB Architects + Engineers
2000- Haven Mankin – Beck Associates
1999 – Arn Hendersaon, FAIA – University of Oklahoma
1998- Richard Lueb, AIA – TAP Architecture
1997 – Randy Floyd, AIA – Randy Floyd Architects
1996 – James Loftis, FAIA – James Loftis Architects
1995 – Wendell Locke, FAIA – Locke Wright Architects
The Solomon Andrew Layton Award- Firm of the Year
Solomon Andrew Layton (1864-1943) the most noted architect of early-day Oklahoma City created designs for many of the States’ most notable structures including buildings that still remain today; the Braniff Building, the Medical Arts Building, the Skirvin Hotel and the Oklahoma State Capitol Building, one of his outstanding works. His efforts in creating lasting Architecture for the community best exemplify the qualities of his award.
To recognize an architectural or architectural/engineering firm, or individual practitioner which, has distinguished itself over the past four years, to the betterment of the profession and community, through leadership, vision and design. The recipient of this award must demonstrate its leadership and volunteerism in AIA and their community; as well as it’s impact on the community through design.
2024 – Fitzsimmons Architects
2022- REES
2021- MA+ Architecture
2019- FSB Architects + Engineers
2017- REES
2015- Allford Hall Monaghan Morris
2013- FSB Architects + Engineers
2011- Hornbeek Blatt Architects
2009- Studio Architecture
2007 – TAP Architecture
2005- Meyer Architecture Plus
2003- Frankfurt Short Bruza Associates
1999- Rees Associates
1997- C.H. Guernsey & Company
1995- Frankfurt Short Bruza
B.H. Prasad Honorary Award
B.H. Prasad was a longtime supporter and friend of the architectural profession. He showed his commitment to the architects through his work at OG&E and through his many contributions to the AIA Central Oklahoma Chapter. B.H. unselfishly gave his time, energy and resources to the betterment of the profession.
Presented to individuals, businesses, or organizations within and outside the profession who, through dedication of time, talent and resources have contributed to the betterment of the architectural profession, the community and the built environment.
2024- Benjamin Shullaw, AIA- REES
2022- Mark Gandy, AIA – Schemmer
2021- Richard Mize- The Oklahoman
2019 – Molly Fleming- The Journal Record
2017- Okie Mod Squad
2015- Jack Morgan, FAIA
2013- Joseph Mills – Joseph Mills Photography
2011- J. Dennis Hairston, AIA – Gardner Studio
2009- Russell Claus – City of Oklahoma City
2007- Steve Lackmeyer and Jack Money- The Oklahoman
2005 – Dr. Irene Lam – The Gold Dome
2003- Jerri Bonebrake
2000- Oklahoma City National Memorial
2000- Citizens of OKC – MAPS
2000- Melissa Hunt
1999- Leslie Goode- Elliott + Associates
1999- Michael Smith
1998 – NStar Systems
1997- B.H. Prasad – OG&E
1997- Triangle A&E
1995- Melvena Heisch – SHPO
1995 – Sydney Dobson – Oklahoma City Beautiful
Robert M. Lawrence Volunteer Award
Robert M. Lawrence, FAIA was a long-standing member and past president of AIA Central Oklahoma. In addition, Robert is the only member in the state to serve as National AIA President, which he did in 1983. Robert gave so much of his time and talent to the American Institute of Architects.
Awarded to an individual AIA COC member or non-member who has exemplified the unselfishness of volunteering of his/her time and talents to promote the programs of the AIA COC throughout the past year.
2024- Donovan Linsey, Assoc. AIA – Studio Architecture
2022- Kristi Warren – Best Companies
2021- Darla Mullett- TRW Oklahoma
2019- Melody Stinson, AIA – Rees
2017- Geoffrey Parks, AIA – Studio Architecture
2015 – Terri Sadler – Fitzsimmons Architects
2013- Kevin and Rachel Bundy
2011- Andrew Seamans, AIA – D5 Architecture
2009- Kenneth Dennis, AIA – Studio Architecture
2005- Jeremy Gardner, AIA – Butzer Gardner Architects
2005- Lydia Arguello, Assoc. AIA – Rees
2003- Lisa Chronister, AIA- Locke Wright Pruitt & Brown
2003 – Leslie Goode
The Keystone Award
As long as arches have been a part of architectural vernacular, they have required the placement of the keystone (the top stone or brick at the peak of the arch) to make the arch element realize its full potential.
We will give this award to recognize a general contracting firm, a building subcontracting firm, a tradesman, or an industry supplier which has displayed a consistent level of quality in their area of practice that exceeds normal standards, and elevates the creative design of the architect by cooperation and skill.
2021- Lingo Construction Services
2019- CMSWillowbrook
2017- Smith & Pickel Construction
2015- Contemporary Cabinets
2013- Timberlake Construction
2011- United Mechanical
2009- Oil Capitol Electric
2007- Southwest Tile & Marble
2005- Beyond Metal
2003- Richy Zink
2000- J.D. Merryweather
1999- Statewide Painting
1998- Lippert Brothers
1997- Kenneth Johnson (American Marble & Tile Co.
1996- Smith Lighting Sales
1995- Bentley’s Carpet
Catherine Montgomery Preservation Award (Sponsored by the Oklahoma City Foundation for Architecture)
Catherine Montgomery, AIA was a passionate leader and advocate for Historic Preservation and played an integral part assisting architects and developers in saving buildings and places for future generations. Her expertise and unique voice played a role in many historic structures across the State and especially in Oklahoma City.
Presented to individuals, businesses or organizations within and outside the profession who have committed their time and talent to preservation in the Central Oklahoma area.
2024- Walnut 1919 – 400 North Walnut
2022- Charlie Nichols- NE Development – First National Center