Join Us for an Evening of Celebration and Inspiration
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM | GLC Live at 20 Monroe | Grand Rapids, MI
The AIA Grand Rapids 2026 Honor Awards Celebration is happening this fall, and tickets are now on sale!
Join AIA Grand Rapids on Thursday, October 8, as we come together to celebrate exceptional architecture across West Michigan—and recognize the architects, design professionals, clients, and collaborators who make outstanding work possible.
The Honor Awards Celebration is an opportunity to gather with colleagues and friends, celebrate design excellence, and shine a spotlight on architecture that makes a difference in our communities.
Save the Date
Thursday, October 8, 2026
GLC Live at 20 Monroe | Grand Rapids, MI
5:30 PM | Cocktail Reception + Networking
6:30 PM | Seated Dinner + Awards Ceremony
8:00 PM | Dessert + Afterglow + Networking
Reserve Your Seat
Tickets are now on sale. Come celebrate the best in design, connect with industry peers, and show your support for architecture that strengthens West Michigan.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Help make this celebration possible by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to support AIA Grand Rapids and celebrate the people and projects advancing architecture in our region.
View the Sponsorship Opportunity Guide »
Questions about sponsorship? Contact [email protected].
Celebrating Our Emerging Professionals
In the spirit of celebration, AIA Grand Rapids will once again recognize the accomplishments of our local emerging professionals during the event.
If you or someone you know has recently graduated from an architecture program or become licensed within the last year, please let us know. Email [email protected] by Thursday, October 1 so we can recognize these accomplishments at the Honor Awards Celebration.
We look forward to gathering with the AIA Grand Rapids community on October 8 for an evening celebrating exceptional design, professional achievement, and the people who help make West Michigan a great place to live, work, and build.
Thank you to our 2026 Honor Awards Celebration Sponsors:
