Emerging Professional Achievement Award

2025 Recipient

Mark Heck, AIA
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The Emerging Professional Achievement Award was bestowed upon Mark in recognition of his outstanding leadership, desire, and commitment to the growth 
and development of the architectural profession while making significant contributions through design, advocacy, and collaborative engagement during the
early stages of his architectural career in service to his profession and the nurturing of his community.

Past Recipients

• 2025      -     Mark Heck, AIA
• 2024      -     William Netter, AIA
• 2023      -     Ashley Bell David, AIA
• 2022      -     Regina Davis, AIA
• 2021      -     Jessica A. Walker, AIA
• 2020     -     No Recipient
• 2019      -     No Recipient
• 2018      -     Ashlie Latiolais, AIA
• 2018      -     Mary Gilmore, AIA 
• 2017      -     Stephen P. Arceneaux, AIA 

(TEAM RECIPIENTS):

• 2016      -     Jose L. Alvarez, AIA 
• 2016      -     Mary C. Bullock, Associate AIA 
• 2016      -     Amy C. Garrett, Associate AIA 
• 2016      -     Mary A. Gilmore, AIA 
• 2016      -     Amanda C. Rivera, AIA 
• 2016      -     Miriam Salas, AIA 
• 2016      -     Janina A. Scalfano, AIA 
• 2016      -     Thomas W. Smith, AIA