Awards

It’s a momentous occasion as we come together to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our college graduates. These awards honor their perseverance and success, marking the culmination of a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and growth. We are proud to recognize these outstanding individuals who are ready to step into the world with the skills, knowledge, and drive to make a lasting impact.

Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and exceptional work on their capstone projects. 

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Award Categories:

Directors' Choice

The Directors’ Choice specifically highlights the outstanding capstone projects that demonstrate exceptional knowledge, creativity, and skill that has been applied to a focused idea and then most effectively communicated by visual means.

Orville Simpson's Urban Future Forward

The Urban Future Forward award highlights the outstanding capstone projects within the School of Architecture and Interior Design and School of Planning that demonstrate sustainability, new building types, planning innovation, and technological invention.

1819 Innovation Hub Award

The 1819 Innovation Hub Award celebrates groundbreaking ideas that embody the spirit of what's next. This prestigious award honors individuals or teams whose creativity, vision, and forward-thinking mindset push the boundaries of possibility. It recognizes those who dare to dream big, challenge the status quo, and bring transformative concepts to life. The recipient of this award is redefining innovation—combining bold imagination with practical execution to inspire the future of their industry and beyond.

1819 Innovation Hub Award

1819 Innovation Hub Award

Outstanding Graduating Students

The Outstanding Graduating Students are selected by faculty based on their academic achievement, professional activities, and participation in the life of the University through service to the program, college, and/or University. DAAP is proud to share the achievements of these students.

Additional Recognitions

Whether selected as part of the Directors' Choice, Outstanding Students, or another prestigious award, many of our students receive honors and recognition for their hard work and creative expressions via awards, scholarships, and media attention.