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ArcD Alumni Awards

Celebrating the impact of alumni designers and architects.

The KU Architecture & Design Alumni Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated leadership and made significant contributions to the design professions and the communities they serve.  


KU Architecture & Design Alumni awards and certificates arranged neatly on a table

2021 Alumni Awards

Distinguished Alumni:
Mariah Meyer
Sarah Mason Sears

Distinguished Service:
David Broz

Young Architect/Designer:
Jon Gripka
Michael MacGregor
Callum Vierthaler

Lifetime Achievement:
Bryan Gross
Dennis Wellner

Meet the Honorees

Past Alumni Awards

2020

Distinguished Alumni:
Earl Santee
Bruce Smith
Todd Voth

Young Architect/Designer:
Eddy Tavio

2019

Distinguished Alumni:
Rick Embers
Jamie Koval

Young Architect/Designer:
Kate Renner

2018

Distinguished Alumni:
John C. Guenther
David W. Hill

Young Architect/Designer:
Laura Eder

2017

Distinguished Alumni:
Wendell Castle
Silva Vargas
Jim Walters

Young Architect/Designer:
Justin Cratty
Kenneth Simmons