AIA New York State, in partnership with New York State contracting agencies, has created the Excelsior Awards to provide a model of excellence for state-funded building design, professional practice and advocacy. The projects are a reflection of the collaborative effectiveness of the design and construction team.

Categories:

• New construction
• Historic preservation
• Renewal / Addition
• Landscape Architecture (New Construction or Rehabilitation)
  Eligible projects may be funded by public or private sources. They must be located on New York State property or be part of larger projects funded by New York State. Examples may include a playground on a public school campus or a healing garden at a publicly funded hospital complex.
• Public Art
  Eligible projects may be funded by public or private sources. They must be located on New York State property or be part of larger projects funded by New York State. Examples may include a sculpture/monument in a publicly funded landscape, park, plaza or building.