Call for Submissions: David Thom Leadership Award

The David Thom Leadership Award was established in fall 2023 to honour interns or young architects who demonstrate leadership and have made significant contributions to the profession at an early stage in their architectural careers, reflecting the qualities exemplified by David Thom throughout his career. This award is funded by a gift from IBI Group Management Partnership and is dedicated to the memory of David Thom, President of IBI Group. David Thom’s contributions to city-shaping and architectural design were far-reaching, as was his boundless passion for supporting and developing the next generation of talent in the architectural profession.

One award of $5000 will be made each year. The award will be presented to the winner at the annual RAIC Conference on Architecture. The costs of travel and one night’s hotel accommodation will be provided from the fund to enable the winner to attend.

Who can apply?

Interns, intern architects and architects who are registered with a provincial/territorial association at the time of submission, and who have graduated no more than five years prior to the submission deadline, are eligible to receive the award.

Submission Requirements

Applications are to be submitted through the RAIC Awards Online Submission Platform. Entries can be submitted either in English or in French. Each submission must contain:

• Application Form
• An illustrated description (3 pages max.) of past and current activities or work that explains why the applicant should be considered for this award
• A brief biography (2 pages max.) of the applicant
• Three letters of reference from individuals (one of which at least must be from a member of the RAIC) familiar with the applicant’s work or service, setting out specific reasons for their support

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