AIA Minneapolis

• 2008 Merit Award Winner
• AIA Minneapolis Presidents Chuck Liddy, AIA and Mary Shaffer, AIA practice for WiiTennis Tournament.
• Trolley tours during October 08 Bib Sibs Conference

2010 Skyway Open Golf Tournament

February 25 - 27, 2010

The 4th annual U.S. Bank Skyway Open Mini-Golf Tournament was a success! The 2010 event was held Thursday, February 25th through Saturday, February 27th. An extra day, Thursday, was added for additional exposure for participating firms.

This event brought positive attention to the architectural, design and construction community, while supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, as well as supporting the downtown area and all it has to offer. Because of the gracious sponsorship of AIA Minneapolis, the entry fee of $100.00 was waived for all 18 holes.

For reference for 2011:

2010 Skyway Open Entry Form (PDF)

2010 AIA Minneapolis Slate of Candidates

On November 19th 2009, we will have our annual meeting at which we will review the past year and vote on the slate of new and ongoing officers. They are:
• President: Charles Orton
• President-Elect (for 2011): Phillip Koski
• Past President: Chuck Liddy
• Past-Past President: Mary Shaffer
• Secretary: Bryan Paulsen (2nd Year)
• Treasurer: Vicky Boddie
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Nancy Blankfard (2nd Year)
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Paul Whitenack (2nd Year)
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Andrea Swan
• AIA Minneapolis Director: Lani Priddy
• Associate AIA Minneapolis Director: Rachael Spires (2nd Year)
• Associate AIA Minneapolis Director: David Wilson
• AIA Minneapolis Representative to AIA Minnesota Board: Stuart Stephens

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards
On Thursday, May 21, 2009, the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and AIA Minneapolis Chapter recognized award-winning projects and leading organizations at the 18th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards. See the 2009 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Awards Press Release.

For reference for 2010: 2009 Preservation Awards Nomination Form (PDF)
Read more about the 2009 awards on the City of Minneapolis web site

Merit Awards
Unique in its approach to creating a jury, these awards encompass the views of business professionals, real estate developers, community advocates, and academic leaders as well as architects. The Merit Awards are bestowed to projects by AIA Minneapolis architects that tell a story of excellence beyond design, reflecting the variety of forces that shape a building.

The 2010 Awards will be the ninth annual - Submissions are due in May of 2010 and awards will be presented at the July 2010 AIA Minneapolis Chapter Luncheon. Read more.

2009 Golf Outing
See the July 27, 2009 Golf Outing Results and photos.  Read more.

AIA Minneapolis' Monthly Free Luncheons
Join us on the third Thursday or each month from 11:45a-1:15p.m. at International Market Square.  Learn about award-winners, government affairs, related organizations and network. More information and online registration.

AIA Minneapolis 2009 Chapter Committees
AIA Minneapolis members – get involved with your chapter! Below are your chapter’s committees for 2009, make the most of your membership and join a committee today! Contact the staff liaison for more information, see the descriptions on the committee page, or fill out and return the 2009 Member Profile Form.

Great City Design Teams
Five Minneapolis neighborhoods were chosen for some make-over design help from Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak’s Great City Design Teams. Teams of volunteer architects, landscape architects, urban designers and developers worked with residents and community groups in five key neighborhoods throughout 2007 to develop design visions for future possible changes. Read more.