The Special Award is an award category that has become an increasingly important part of the overall awards program. AIA Minnesota finds there is a strong need to encourage, stimulate, and recognize exceptional contributions of individuals and organizations that operate outside of the field of architecture who improve the quality of our physical environment.

2016 AIA Minnesota Special Award Recipients

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Lee Anderson, retired Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Lance LaVine, Professor Emeritus, School of Architecture, University of Minnesota
Janet Streff, retired, State Energy Office, Minnesota Department of Commerce

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These six recipients will receive their Special Awards at the 2016 Awards Dinner on December 2, 2016. Learn more about the reception.