AIA Potomac Valley Excellence in Design Awards

At the 2026 Design + Leadership Awards celebration on Thursday, October 22, the AIA Potomac Valley community gathered at the College Park Aviation Airport Operations Center to honor nine exceptional projects recognized in this year’s Excellence in Design Awards. AIAPV Awards Committee Chair Scott Knudson, AIA—joined by President Emily Lally, AIA, and President‑Elect Caitlin Smith, AIA—led the evening’s recognition of outstanding architectural achievement.