AIA-LRGV celebrates Award Recognitions every year… We celebrate our Zebby Awards and Design Awards alternately:

AIA LRGV Zebby Awards 2026

Presented every two years, the Zebby Awards recognize individuals, teams, firms, and organizations whose leadership and exemplary service advance the architectural profession in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. The awards honor Zeb William Rike, a 1936 architecture graduate of the University of Texas and a founding member of AIA Lower Rio Grande Valley, for his devotion to South Texas and the chapter. During more than 40 years of practice in our community, Mr. Rike completed over 600 architectural projects at home and abroad.

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WE INVITE OUR MEMBERS TO SUBMIT THEIR NOMINEES TO RECOGNIZE OUR WINNERS AT OUR 2026 ZEBBY AWARDS!

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AIA LRGV Design Awards 2025

The AIA LRGV Chapter Design Awards Program honors and celebrates its members’ commitment to design excellence in architecture. The ongoing awards program demonstrates to clients and the public the availability of local award-winning firms and individuals dedicated to providing outstanding architectural services.

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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 @ 5 PM

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MEET OUR JURORS:

Design Awards 2025 Juror Bios

 

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AIA LRGV Zebby Awards

The Zebby Awards are dedicated to Zeb William Rike, a University of Texas B. Arch. 1936 graduate and founding member of the AIA LRGV, for his devotion and service to South Texas and the AIA LRGV architecture community. Mr. Rike worked in our community for more than 40 years, while completing over 600 architectural projects both at home and abroad. The award is bestowed upon a team and/or individual that has shown a leadership role exemplifying outstanding service to our profession.

 

 

 

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