Excelsior & Professional Service Awards

The AIANYS Excelsior & Professional Service Awards program shines a spotlight on excellence in publicly funded buildings, outdoor spaces, and public art across the state, as well as the professionals who champion them. Recognizing outstanding projects in categories such as Historic Preservation, Landscape Architecture, New Construction, and Renovation/Addition, the awards underscore the importance of design integrity, functionality, and community impact. Over the past 10 years, more than 100 projects statewide have received this esteemed recognition. The Professional Service Awards honor excellence in practice and advocacy of design in NYS public architecture.