Meet the student recipients of the AIA Chicago Foundation 2023 Diversity Scholarship and Chicago Award in Architecture

The AIA Chicago Foundation's board of trustees has announced recipients of the 2023 Diversity Scholarship and the Chicago Award in Architecture-Student Award. In an effort to support and "retain diverse talent" within the city of Chicago by "recognizing the value of new and unique voices in the profession. The Diversity Scholarship awards up to two students from three notable Chicago architecture programs (Illinois Institute of Technology, The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Chicago) with a $5,000 scholarship from over two two years. In addition to the scholarship money, both students are also paired with a mentor from the AIA Chicago chapter to receive guidance during their architecture education.This year's 2023 Diversity Scholarship winners:Jocelyn Hernandez from the University of Illinois ChicagoJamia Smith from the University of Illinois ChicagoThe Chicago Award in Architecture – Student Award winners are selected through a juried competition where student projects are reviewed from universities within the AIA Chicago region. First, second, and third prize winners are awarded with a cash prize. Explore this year's student winners and brief details about each project below.1st Place Winner (Benn–Johnck Award) The Seam by Trae Horne and Moid Ali (Illinois Institute of Technology)Professor(s): Gustavo Utrabo and Brianda MirelesRead the full post on Bustler