The annual OAA Awards program was established in 1988 and offers Ontario architects, students and interns an opportunity to showcase their best work and increase public appreciation of the services provided by the architectural profession.
The Awards highlights the best in architectural design and innovation by Ontario Architects. Winners of the OAA Awards include both emerging talent and some of the provinces' most established architecture practices. Award recipients are honoured at the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony that takes place in May.
As the OAA is now accepting Entries for the 2017 OAA Awards, this mini-blOAAg series on “Spotlight on OAA Awards” will highlight the various categories of awards given by the OAA annually.
This award is named after the late 2005 OAA President, G. Randy Roberts and is in memory of his dedication to the membership and the profession.
It aims to recognize an OAA member: for extraordinary service to the membership, for choosing to play a pivotal role ‘behind-the-scenes,’ through dedication, passion, and action, for employing the skills and the energy to get things done.
Eligibility:
The nominee and seconder must be members of the OAA (architect, intern, retired, life, honorary, student).
Award Criteria:
The qualities or actions which may be recognized by the award include:
- Responsiveness to and communication with OAA members on behalf of the OAA
- Grassroots involvement with members
- Care, compassion, integrity, enthusiasm and a sense of humour
Examples - Society leadership, councillor, committee member, spearheading or engaging in an activity (in or outside of the OAA & Societies) that benefited the members of the profession, such as effective lobbying for the profession, public representation, etc.
Nomination Requirements:
1 - Letter of Recommendation - submitted by nominator & seconded - both must be OAA members
2 - Citation or CV outlining nominee's accomplishments
Past Recipients:
2016 | John C. Cook
2015 | Istvan Lendvay
2014 | Susan Ruptash
2013 | Alexander Rankin
2012 | Ivan Martinovic
2011 | David R. Murphy
2010 | Sheena Sharp
2009 | John Bobaljik
2008 | James William Strutt
2007 | Isabelle Bradbury