Tuesday, January 3, 2017
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Call for entries: 2017 KUKULU HALE AWARDS
NAIOP Hawaii’s annual recognition of projects and people in the state’s commercial real estate industry
NAIOP Hawaii is now accepting entries for the 2017 Kukulu Hale Awards, recognizing excellence in Hawaii’s commercial real estate industry. New projects or renovations, including “green” buildings and projects completed for the public and nonprofit sectors are eligible if completed in Hawaii between January 31, 2014 and January 31, 2017.
Nominations may be submitted by any person or entity affiliated with the project.
Important dates:
Wednesday, Feb. 1: Deadline to postmark Letter of Intent to enter
Wednesday, Mar. 1: Entry portfolios due
Friday, May 12; Awards announced at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Entry forms and information are available by calling Barbie Rosario at NAIOP Hawaii, (808) 864-7983, or email barbie@naiophawaii.org or visit www.naiophawaii.org.
Welcome 2017 AIA Honolulu Board of Directors
AIA Honolulu would like to welcome and introduce our 2017 AIA Honolulu Officers and Board of Directors, some newly elected on Oct. 25 during our annual business meeting. Their term started on Jan. 1, 2017 and if you would like to meet them please attend our 2017 AIA Honolulu Kick-Off Party Thursday, Jan. 26.
Serving as president is Chris Hong, AIA with Redmont Group (pictured). Our other officers are Vice-President/President-Elect Geoff Lewis, AIA with Geoffrey Lewis Architects; Treasurer Kurt Mitchell, AIA, with RIM Architects and Secretary Lorena Yamamoto, AIA with Roy K. Yamamoto Architect.
The 2017 Board of Directors consist of.....
2016-2017 Board of Directors: Emile Alano, AIA with ahl.; Jason DeMarco, AIA with Ferraro Choi And Associates, Ltd.; Kris Powers, AIA with Mason Architects, Inc.; Purnima McCutcheon, AIA with G70.
2017-2018 Board of Directors: Daniel Friedman, FAIA with the University of Hawaii, School of Architecture; Sean Baumes, AIA with WCIT; Nathan Saint Clare, AIA with ahl.; Jonathan Sim, AIA with RIM Architects; Shane Kitchens, AIA with Shane Kitchens Architect (Big Island).
2017 Associate Director: Jason Takeuchi, Assoc. AIA with Ferraro Choi And Associates, Ltd.
2017 Public Director: Robbie Dingeman with Honolulu Magazine
2017 Annual Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Sponsor and Show Your Support
Become an Annual Sponsor - Start with the Kick Off Party!
Start your 2017 AIA Honolulu Annual Sponsorship by supporting our fun and popular Kick-Off Party. Get your company name in front of 150+ local architects and design professionals, building relationships that will last long after the party ends.
2017 Annual Sponsorship! Interested in increased visibility throughout the entire year? Sign up today for 12 continuous months of benefits!
View our 2017 Sponsorship prospectus and start your partnership with AIA Honolulu today. Sponsor Your Chapter Today & Add Your Firm Logo Here!
Questions? Email Camilla Nicholas, AIA Honolulu or call her at (808) 628-7245.
2017 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party
Register Now! 2017 AIA Honolulu Kick Off Party - Thursday, Jan. 26
Celebrate the new year with AIA. Come alone, bring your spouse, your friend(s) and/or colleagues.
Join AIA Honolulu for our annual Kick-Off Party at the Center for Architecture! Bring your colleague(s), friend(s) and/or spouse for a fun evening with great networking.
Come meet your new 2017 Board and hear what the year will bring. For this years festivities we will also be celebrating our Newly Licensed Architects. View Kick Off Flyer.
When: Thursday, Jan. 26 from 5pm - 8pm
Where: Center for Architecture
Refreshments: Included in the price are two drinks and delicious heavy pupus.
Cost: $40 for AIA Members (AIA, FAIA, ME, Allied), $30 for Assoc. AIA Members, $50 for Non-Members and $20 for Students until Jan. 25. At the Door fee is $60 for members and non-members.
Sponsor a Newly Licensed Architect, $100 - Incl. 2 tickets (newbie + sponsor)
To become a "Newly Licensed Architect Sponsors" just pick that option during online party registration and follow the instructions. Newly Licensed Architect Sponsor Flyer.
AIA National Updates
Mark Your Calendars for 2017 AIA National Events
- March 9-10: Grassroots Leadership Conference
- April 27–29: AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando
- June 14-16: State Government Network Annual Meeting
- July 19-21: SpeakUp 2017
Attend the AIA Conference on Architecture in Orlando, April 27–29
Reserve your spot in Orlando! The AIA Conference on Architecture, formerly the AIA Convention & Design Exposition, will continue to embrace the people and topics that influence our work, careers, and communities, but with a renewed and redoubled emphasis on architecture and our shared vision for designing a better world.
Changing the name is only the beginning. AIA has spent the last two years researching and exploring options to make the conference even better. They changed the name to help shape new expectations about an annual event and experience that is about Architecture. They re making changes to be more relevant to a larger professional audience and have greater impact on the profession. This change supports our long-term goals and is supported strongly by our elected leadership. Sign up for news and updates.
AIA Honolulu Job Board
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Four Jobs Listed on our Job Board
Jobs are posted for 1 month. Posting fee: $25/members, $40/non-members.
- Housing Development Specialist - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Project Engineer - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Contract Administrator - Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Project Engineer - Structural Engineering - Lionakis
- .....go to the AIA Honolulu Job Board for more information.
Upcoming Events in the Community
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Jan. 18: Pam Chambers Presentation Skills Course
Six Weeks Pam Chambers Presentation Course (Level I)
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 18, 6:00–8:30pm, Center for Architecture.
Topic: Become a more comfortable and effective speaker
Register: Email Pam Chambers or call her at (808) 377-5679.
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Jan 25: New Year: New Business Development Strategy
Marketing & Business Development Symposium by SMPS Hawaii.
Date/Time/Location: Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11:00am-7:00pm, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Topic: New Business Development Strategy
Register: Click here to register online
2017 AIA Honolulu Sponsors!
Our Annual Sponsors help us support our events and activities throughout the year and on behalf of the AIA Honolulu Board and staff, we would like to extend a heart-felt thank you! Become a Sponsor today!
