Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Excellence in Design Awards ceremony and reception. Join us Friday, October 16 at the historic Parkway Theatre.
Leading TreanorHL’s Historic Preservation studio, Joy Coleman, AIA has evaluated, documented, rehabilitated, and restored historic buildings nationwide. She is most proud of her part in renewing several historically significant iconic buildings—state capitol buildings, county courthouses, city halls, and public landmarks—which contribute to the vitality of their communities.
For more than 20 years, Kelly Dreyer, AIA, has served as a design leader and mentor across Multistudio’s diverse portfolio. Committed to advancing design through research and evidence, Kelly co-founded Multistudio’s Research Center to help clients evaluate building performance through post-occupancy evaluations.
David Herron, FAIA is a champion for high-performance design. Through education, advocacy, and code development he has advanced sustainable, energy efficient building design. In practice, he has created performance driven architecture that embodies design excellence.
Jeff Kloch, AIA has an impressive portfolio of commercial design work and brings clarity to the technical intricacies of a project, from early concept through grand opening. Jeff guides multiple project teams working on mixed-use, hospitality, retail, and health and wellness projects, and helps lead Hufft’s Fabrication division.
Katherine Waldrop, AIA is a passionate architect, leader and asset to Hoefer Welker’s civic studio. Her extensive experience and expertise in building science, space planning, project management and design continuity help her improve project innovation and quality while ensuring the client’s wants and needs are met.
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