
AIA Achievement Award FAQs
| Why should I nominate someone for the AIA Achievement Award? |
| Recognition by the world’s largest trade association is highly valued by the award recipient, his/her company and the industry. The public relations surrounding the award are good for the winner’s company and the vision industry, and helps encourage the quest for excellence. |
| What do winners of the AIA Achievement Award receive? |
| Each winner receives a commemorative award and becomes a member of this elite group of global vision leaders. |
| Who selects the AIA Achievement Award winners? |
| An award committee reviews all nominations and prepares a ballot of qualified nominees. The AIA Board of Directors votes to select the award recipient. |
| Who are the past AIA Achievement Award winners? |
| Click here to see the past AIA Achievement Award winners. |
| Where is the AIA Achievement Award presented? |
| The awards are presented each year in conjunction with the AIA Business Conference, the industry’s leading strategic business and networking event. Click here for event details. |
| If the person I nominate is not selected, do I need to continue to nominate them? |
| No, the applicant is automatically resubmitted each year. However, you may submit additional information about a nominee in subsequent years. |



















