robert mosher lifetime achievement awards

Part of the Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement & Young Architect of the Year Awards Ceremony

2025 Ceremony Date: November 20, 2025

Each year, AIA San Diego honors the full spectrum of architectural impact, from established professionals with decades of contributions to rising architects shaping the future of the built environment.

Together, the Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award and the Young Architect of the Year Award (YAYA) form a meaningful evening we call "the bookends" — showcasing stories of commitment, innovation, and purpose at every stage of a design career.

Learn more about the Young Architect of the Year Award »

ABOUT THE ROBERT MOSHER LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

AIA San Diego’s Robert Mosher Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor the American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter can bestow on its members. This award is granted in recognition of one or more of the following: a member’s significant body of work, local contributions to the Chapter, enduring contributions to the community in areas of design, service, volunteerism, or leadership. The award is given in recognition of a career of dedicated commitment to the built environment.

ABOUT THE LEGACY AWARD

The Legacy Award honors individuals who have made a lasting impact on the architectural history of San Diego. This recognition celebrates the contributions of both contemporary and historical figures whose work has shaped the built environment and inspired generations of architects and design professionals.