Join Us at the 2026 Excelsior Awards
An evening of networking and recognition of outstanding public design.
The AIANYS 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.
Join us on May 6, 2026 for the Excelsior Awards Celebration at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany, NY.
Take a look at past Excelsior Award winning projects:
Merit Award:
New York State Capitol Building
Photo Credit: Courtesy of
Bell & Spina, Architects-Engineers, PC
Honor Award:
Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building
Photo Credit:
Shirley A. Chisholm State Office Building – CTA Architects P.C.
Citation Award:
HELP ONE Buildings A+B
Photo Credit:
Inessa Binenbaum