Fundraising event to benefit AIA New Orleans Chapter


Ticket prices are:
$1,500 Table Sponsor
$125 Non-Member
$75 AIA Member
$40 Associate AIA Member


Tickets can be purchased online at�www.aianeworleans.org�or by calling�504.525.8320.


WHEN:
Friday - February 13, 2009
6-7pm Cocktails
7-9pm Awards Ceremony


WHERE:
Marriott Hotel
Grand Ballroom
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, Louisiana


WHO:
2009 AIA Design Awards Winners
2009 AIA Design Awards Jury Members: James A. Evans, AIA; Kimberly Hickson, AIA; Andrew Vrana, AIA
AIA New Orleans Chapter Board of Directors, including President, Jeffrey Smith, AIA
AIA New Orleans Chapter Design Awards Chair, Michael Piazza, AIA
AIA New Orleans Chapter Executive Director, Melissa Urcan
local architects, community leaders and enthusiasts


WHY:
Celebrate the best of this region�s architecture; recognize achievement in a broad range of architectural work; and inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice. �This year Design Awards theme centers on the responsive, responsible, timeless nature of great design. �Over 70 entries, from 26 firms have been submitted in 7 different categories.


AIA New Orleans is a nonprofit organization comprising nearly 400 professional architects and connected to the national chapter of 80,000 professional architects worldwide. Founded in 1910, AIA New Orleans� mission is to represent, educate and serve the architecture profession and entire community concerning the built environment. The chapter hosts more than 60 different events each year for its members and the public, including a lecture series provided in partnership with Tulane School of Architecture, continuing education classes, building tours, architecture exhibitions, an annual architecture film presented with the New Orleans Film Society, an annual Design Awards program and an annual architecture and art event, "DesCours." �For more information on AIA New Orleans, please visit�www.aianeworleans.org�or call�504.525.8320.