Tallahassee, FL (December 16, 2024)—Architects Lewis + Whitlock (ALW), a Tallahassee-based architecture firm, took home three awards during the Tallahassee Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Tallahassee) bi-annual Honors Awards. Firm of the Year AwardALW was awarded the AIA Tallahassee Architecture Firm of the Year Award—the organization’s highest honor for a design practice. The award recognizes excellence in design and leadership through service and influence on the profession, depth of portfolio, firm culture, and exemplary outcomes for clients and the community. Firms considered for the award must have a history of working within Tallahassee, contributing significant projects, accomplishments, and service over a period of at least five years. Co-founded in 2000 by principals Rodney Lewis, AIA and Cam Whitlock, AIA, ALW is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and planning firm focused on integrated design and setting new standards for performance and design excellence. With a diverse and highly skilled team of architects and designers, ALW has produced a versatile portfolio of higher education, hospitality, commercial offices, healthcare, recreation, retail, residential/multi-family housing, banking, and faith-based facilities recognized for its careful attention to detail, creativity, and exceptional client service. Some of the most distinguished structures in Tallahassee, including Waller Park at the State Capitol, the Ballard Building on Park Avenue, Smokey Hollow, and the Florida State University Student Union, are included in their portfolio. Also relevant to the Firm of the Year award, ALW’s commitment to social engagement uplifts and inspires communities in the North Florida region. Architect of the Year AwardThis award recognizes a professional who has continuously expanded the role of the architect through civic participation and professional mentorship in addition to creating a body of distinguished architectural work. Principal Cam Whitlock, AIA, received the Architect of the Year Award for his lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. Cam’s dedication to professional mentorship has been instrumental in fostering a thriving studio culture that values growth and design exploration. He has not only inspired emerging architects within the firm but has also led ALW’s internship program, providing invaluable guidance to aspiring professionals. Beyond the firm, Cam’s dedication extends into civic engagement and community service. Most recently, he was nominated for his proactive involvement in community organizations and initiatives for the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards presented by Leadership Tallahassee. Through this involvement, Cam consistently advocates for architecture’s role in shaping equitable and resilient communities. Emerging Professional of the Year AwardRyan Sheplak, Vice President of Architecture + Design, was named Emerging Professional of the Year for his professional accomplishments and leadership. Ryan is a dedicated advocate for the architectural profession. As Vice President/President-Elect of AIA Tallahassee, his leadership has fostered stronger advocacy for the architectural profession, expanded culture and community outreach, enhanced membership services, improved governance within the chapter, driven fundraising efforts, and increased event participation through well-organized programs that engage the local design community. He is a 2017 Knight Creative Communities Institute (KCCI) volunteer team graduate. His commitment to public engagement and placemaking is evident in projects like the TLH Sculpture, a symbol of civic pride, which he created and fundraised to create a sense of place on the south side of Tallahassee. Furthermore, Ryan engages with the students at the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) School of Architecture and Engineering Technology (SA+ET) by serving as a jury member for end-of-semester student project reviews. These awards and other honors were presented on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Goodwood Museum & Gardens. A jury of practicing professional architects from AIA Greenville reviewed and judged entries from across Tallahassee, selecting winners who exemplify innovation, excellence in design, and community service. # # # About Architects Lewis + WhitlockArchitects Lewis + Whitlock (ALW) is an award-winning architecture, planning, interior design, and graphics studio based in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm’s business approach is based on the tenants of attention to detail, innovative project design, and client satisfaction. Founded in 2000, ALW showcases a diverse architectural portfolio of projects in higher education, hospitality, commercial offices, healthcare, recreation, retail, multi-family and residential housing, banking, and faith-based facilities. Through research and discovery, we create environments that benefit people and their communities and advance the profession. About AIA TallahasseeAIA Tallahassee, the local chapter of the American Institute of Architects, is a professional organization representing architects and designers in the Big Bend region of Florida. AIA advocates for the value of architects and provides them with the resources to do their best work, including continuing education, political advocacy, networking opportunities, and leadership development. This chapter is part of a larger network of 98,000 members, connecting mentors, collaborators, and peers who share a passion for architecture and a desire to change communities through design. For more information, please contact Kris McCaffrey, Director of Marketing, at 850.942.1718, x314 or by email at [email protected] post Architects Lewis + Whitlock Celebrates Triple Triumph at AIA Tallahassee Honor Awards first appeared on Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.The post Architects Lewis + Whitlock Celebrates Triple Triumph at AIA Tallahassee Honor Awards appeared first on Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.