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[Monday Minute] Announcing! The winners of the 2024 ARDAs!

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July 29, 2024, Edition

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We had an incredible time celebrating innovation and excellence in our industry.

Special recognition goes to our Global Choice, Best In Show, and Designer of the Year!

Watch this video to see all the stunning entries, get access to the event replays, and mark your calendars for our next big events.

Industry News

Student Scholarship Recipients Announced!

AIBD College of Fellows Chancellor Lyle Breeze awarded three $1000 scholarships.

The AIBD Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Sahara LaVallee, attending Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Two AIBD Student Members, Doris Oluwadare, attending the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, and Ryan Trebon, attending Washington State University, will receive the Bill & Annette Farmer Scholarship.

Congratulations, students! 🎉🥳🎊

Announcements

Welcome New Members

And those returning

Luis Arias (IL) Professional

Dale Burke (LA) Professional

Philip Grose (TX) Professional

Brian Bussie (IA) Professional

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Congrats! New CPBDs

Phil White, CPBD # 05-655, San Juan Capistrano, CA (7/19)

Dennis Fletcher, CPBD #10-270, Greensboro, MD (7/16)

Certification demonstrates a professional's mastery of industry-specific experience and knowledge.

Thanks for Referring AIBD

Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Compass Club Award winners!

Dennis Fletcher (Bronze) (MD) was recognized at last week's Annual Membership Meeting for earning the most Compass Club Points in the past 12 months.

The AIBD, Eastern Shore, was the AIBD Chapter awarded for accumulating the most Compass Club Points.

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Events & Training

AIBD Chapters, Boards, and Councils

August 14 - AIBD, Eastern Shore (Virtual) 3:30 pm ET

September 20 - AIBD, Denver Metro (Virtual) 9:30 am MT

SAVE THE DATES!

March 13 & 14, 2025 - Design & Build North Myrtle Beach

August 1 & 2, 2025 - Design & Build Asheville (AIBD's Diamond Jubilee)

AIBD Webinars

Training Events

Hosted By AIBD CE Providers

American Training Solutions - ​Look for other live in-person and virtual events.

AEC Daily - ​Look for other live in-person and virtual events.

CEAcademy - ​Look for other live in-person and virtual events.

Chicago Build, October 22 & 23 - McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. Free registration is OPEN.

Green Home Institute - ​Look for other live in-person and virtual events.

Traditional Building Conference Series, October 23 & 24 - Savanah, GA. Registration Open.

Recent Committee Activities

Board Member Inductions

The 2024-2025 AIBD Board of Directors formally began their terms at the June meeting. However, last week's Annual Membership Meeting was the first opportunity for them to gather together in person.

Past President (and Secretary) Bernie Kern (left) facilitated a formal induction ceremony with President Ted Hake (continuing from left), newly elected NCBDC President John Fought, Chancellor Lyle Breeze, Directors Dennis Fletcher and Scott Cook, 1st VP Brandon Clokey, and Directors Joey Marin and Traci Kelley, present.

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On the screen beyond were Treasurer Larry Walker, 2nd VP Jack Butler, and members attending virtually.

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American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)

The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) is a professional association that promotes the highest standards of excellence in residential building design. AIBD offers a variety of resources to its members, including continuing education, networking opportunities, and marketing assistance. AIBD is a valuable resource for anyone interested in a career in residential building design. If you want to improve your skills, network with other professionals, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends, AIBD is the perfect organization for you.

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