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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DAAPworks 2024 Visual Identity


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.

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.