The Montana Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) requests nominations for the Livable Community Award. 

The award was established in 2009 to recognize individuals, groups and entities that have been instrumental in promoting the development of Livable Communities in Montana.  This award is open to all individuals and groups both public and private and is not intended to recognize design professionals.  The AIA Executive Board may recognize a design professional for outstanding effort.

The AIA Executive Board will consider nominees for Livable Community Award.  There is no limit to the amount of recipients of the award annually.  Nominees will be considered on their specific individual merit.  Current Officers and directors of AIA are ineligible.

AIA Executive Board members will consider these aspects of the nominee: 
The candidate or candidates shall have demonstrated considerable resolve to promote public awareness and gain support for the development of livable communities.  Support of downtown development and growth, walk-ability, public transportation issues, sustainability, public parks and spaces, community planning and implementation as well as exemplary efforts to educate the public and policy makers about the issues are some examples that would qualify a potential candidate.  Civic groups, grassroots organizations, a mayor or commissioner downtown organization or a developer are some examples of intended candidates.

Please provide the following biographical information on each nominee: 
· Personal information including current address and phone number for the purpose of contacting the nominee(s).
· 500-word or less statement describing why the nominee(s) should be made this award.  Be specific.  Direct the Board to a website and other press releases for information and supporting information.  Include civic, professional achievements, unusual consulting agreements and assignments, and testimonials for consideration by the AIA Board.  This statement or parts of this statement maybe used in future press releases and other publications by AIA Montana.

2008 Award Recipients: Harry Gotwals and Lisa Harmon

Recipients will receive a medal, plaque and recognition on AIA Montana’s website as well as in the newsletter.  The award(s) will be announced at the AIA Montana’s Annual Fall Conference Banquet on Friday – October 9, 2009 in Bozeman, Montana.  The individual Awards will be made in the Nominees’ communities.

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