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The Association for Women in Architecture (AWA) is a non-profit,educational organization. Founded in 1978 as a grassroot organization to provide networking and professional support to local women architects, the AWA has grown to nearly 150 members, including landscape architects and construction managers since its incorporation in 1988. In 1994, the AWA was cited by Progressive Architecture as a leader among grassroots professional associations of architects.

AWA Values

• Educate ourselves and the community about issues relating to women in architecture, the architectural    profession, and the built environment
• Provide a forum for information exchange among ourselves and other organizations
• Empower women architects through recognition and support
• Encourage diversity and inclusion rather than separatism
• Promote social responsibility in professional activities
• Collaborate with other organizations toward common goals
• Engage proactively, with emphasis on activities rather than meeting