Each year, AIA Indiana Chapters and members are invited to submit nominations for the AIA Indiana Service Awards. Named for three of Indiana’s significant architects these awards have a strong history and importance to the architectural community of Indiana. Edward Pierre, Juliet Peddle and Walter Blackburn each affected Indiana architects in their own special way and are recognized for those special contributions.

ABOUT THE JULIET PEDDLE AWARD

Created in 1999, this award is named after the first female registered architect in Indiana. A separate and independent committee in concert with AIA Indiana was formed to administer this award until 2007. During this time submissions for the award were reviewed by an independent invited jury.
Terre Haute native Juliet Peddle (1899-1979) was the second woman to graduate from the University of Michigan School of Architecture. Employed for a time with Edward H. Clark, Inc, in Chicago she also co-founded the Chicago Architectural Women’s Forum and edited The Architrave. Peddle returned to Terre Haute and opened her own office in 1939 which she ran for more than thirty years.
Peddle's interest in architecture and local history led her to do a research project concerning historic buildings and houses for the Vigo County Historical Society. By 1940, she developed an idea for a series of newspaper articles on local historic buildings to enlighten the community about structures which had either been altered or completely removed. When first displayed her 60 pencil sketches were highly praised for their exactness and charm. She decided to limit the scope of her series to buildings built before the Civil War in order to recreate Terre Haute in an earlier era of growth and prosperity.
Juliet Peddle died at the age of 80 in 1979. Juliet Peddle Park in Terre Haute was named in her memory shortly after her death.

Past Recipients:
1999 Susan May Allen, FAIA
2000 William R. Ponko, AIA
2001 Sheila K. Snider, FAIA
2002 Anthony J. Costello, FAIA
2003 LeRoy S. Troyer, FAIA
2003 Valentina Williamson – special award
2004 Craig W. Mullins, FAIA
2005 James T. Kienle, FAIA
2006 No Award Given
2007 Robert A. Fisher, AIA
2008

Protocol:

The Juliet Peddle Award recognizes an individual architect for their strong willingness to pioneer, being successful in breaking new ground, strong devotion and commitment to architecture, display of professionalism and perseverance, and having a kind spirit.

With assistance from the AIA member/nominator, the nominee should submit information for review and consideration by the AIA Indiana Awards Committee and Awards Jury. The submission may take any form the nominee chooses a portfolio, book, or paper but should include at least a resume and personal vita. The submission should address the reasons why that individual best represents the qualities espoused by the award. Three identical copies must be submitted. The submission must be delivered to AIA Indiana by July 27, 2008. The Awards Jury will review all nominees and recommend winners to the Awards Committee. The Committee will make recommendation to the AIA Indiana Board of Directors who will approve the decision at their August Meeting.

Upon receipt of this award, a $500 donation is made to the recipient’s architectural college of choice. The award’s affiliation with the Indiana Architectural Foundation (IAF) is necessary and prudent to assure tax-exempt status for its endowment and future fund-raising efforts.

Award

The Juliet Peddle Award winner will receive a “Campidaglio Oval” silver tray designed by architect Robert Venturi, manufactured by Alessi and available locally through Form + Function. The tray is to be engraved on the back with the name of the award, the name of the winner and the presentation date.

Scholarship

The Indiana Architecture Foundation (IAF) will present a scholarship to the college or school of architecture designated by the AIA Indiana Juliet Peddle Award recipient. The scholarship will be donated in his or her name and will also acknowledge IAF. The value of the scholarship shall be no less than $500, nor more than $1,000.

Follow Up

The City of Terre Haute and the Indiana Historic Landmarks Foundation have recognized Juliet Peddle by establishing an annual reception and presentation in her honor. The winner of the AIA Indiana Juliet Peddle Award will be invited to speak at the annual event. The winner should anticipate this additional recognition.

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