
The submission period for the 2025 AIA NYS Excelsior Awards is open!
The AIA NYS Excelsior Awards program shines a spotlight on excellence in publicly funded buildings, outdoor spaces, and public art across the state, as well as the professionals who champion them. Recognizing outstanding projects in categories such as Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, New Construction, and Renovation/Addition, the awards underscore the importance of design integrity, functionality, and community impact. Over the past 10 years, more than 100 projects statewide have received this esteemed recognition.
Key Dates & Details:
- Submission Period: Open Now
- Submission Fee: $320.00 per entry
- Submission Deadline: March 3, 2025
- Winners Announced: March 21, 2025
- Awards Celebration: May 7, 2025
- Submission Guidelines
Take a look at past Excelsior Award winning projects:

Honor Award:
Exterior Preservation of the H. Carl McCall SUNY Administration Building-Towers
Photo Credit: architecture+

Merit Award:
Barrington House
Photo Credit: Tim Wilkes

Merit Award:
The Rehabilitation of Alumni Hall
Photo Credit: David Sundberg