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American Institute of Architects Announces Recipients of Third Annual Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship
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For Immediate Release |
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Washington, D.C., June 2,
2008 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Associates
Committee (NAC) announces six recipients will receive the 2008
Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. The recipients are Vasso
Kampiti, Assoc. AIA, Karen E. Lesney, Assoc. AIA, Joshua Lloyd,
Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Dalimar Martínez-Carreras, AIA, Paul J.
Pascarelli, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, and Jason Dale Pierce, Assoc.
AIA.
The recipients of the scholarship were chosen by a jury composed of
AIA members, component and NAC representatives, a former recipient
and others representing various stages of their professional
career. Ms. Kampiti and Mr. Lloyd attended the National Associates
reception at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo in Boston
on May 15th and were honored at that time. The remaining recipients
were honored through a previously recorded interview that was
presented at the reception. All recipients receive compensation for
the entire cost of the Architect Registration Examination
(ARE®) and a full set of study guides provided by Kaplan AEC
Education.
The jury sited these candidates’ extraordinary commitment to
community and professional service. They commented that Karen
Lesney “exemplifies what a citizen architect should be.”
She is able to touch many aspects of the community because of her
wide range of skills. A letter of support noted that not only did
Jason Dale Pierce share Pettigrew’s first name but also shares
Pettigrew’s boundless energy for service to the
profession.
The jury recognized Paul Pascarelli is in the early stages of his
career and is already mentoring those that will come after him. He
is an ambassador for the profession, participating in many outreach
programs for high school and college students that stimulates and
educates with the intention of getting a new generation of
architects in the pipeline. “Dalimar Martínez-Carreras
exhibits leadership beyond architecture,” one reviewer said.
Her service to the community is to be commended. She has already
completed four sections of the ARE and is holding herself
accountable for taking one section a month until she has
finished.
Vasso Kampiti has been actively involved with the Emerging New York
Architects
Committee, participating in the development of design, educational
and professional programs and this year serves as the Associate
Director on the AIA New York State Board of Directors. According to
Roger Beck, a high school teacher with 34 years experience, Joshua
Lloyd is committed to sustainability. He started a program at the
high school which integrates English, U.S. Government and
Technology Education with the building of affordable homes for the
working poor. Josh helped the students earn the President’s
Award for the Columbus (Ohio) Landmarks Foundation for 2007.
Overall, the jury commented on the outstanding quality of all of
the applications. As the scholarship fund grows from contributions
from the professional community, the opportunity to award more
scholarships to deserving candidates will be expanded.
For more information on the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE
Scholarship, please visit: http://www.aia.org/nac_AREscholarship.
About Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA
(1974-2004)
Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA served on the inaugural National
Associate Committee. During his two-year term as the Western
Mountain Regional Associate Director, Jason also served on the NAC
Executive Committee as the Mainstream Director championing issues
of internship and licensure. Jason dedicated much of his time with
the AIA towards the development and growth of others and a
commitment to community service. He touched the lives of everyone
around him through his selfless service which included not only
leadership roles locally, and with AIA Colorado, but through his
national service as well. His significant contributions also
include serving multiple years as Representative to the IDP
Coordinating Committee and involvement in the development of the
Emerging Professional’s Companion released in 2004.
About the NAC
Formed in October 2000, the NAC was an evolution of the
Intern/Associate Committee, originally formed in 1993. Today, the
NAC represents the body of Regional Associates Directors (RAD), one
from each of the 18 AIA regions. The NAC is charged with
representing associates, both mainstream and alternative, and
providing information and leadership to every regional, state and
local component. At the center of the NAC’s mission is the
desire to bring together the growing community of associate AIA
members into a strong voice within the Institute.
About The American Institute of
Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects
have worked with each other and their communities to create more
valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and
cityscapes. By using sustainable design practices, materials, and
techniques, AIA architects are uniquely poised to provide the
leadership and guidance needed to provide solutions to address
climate change. AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design.
Visit www.aia.org/walkthewalk.
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