AIACC’s 6th annual New Year’s Kickoff Party was held on February 24, 2026. The 2025 Honor Award recipients were announced. Over 75 attendees enjoyed drinks and appetizers at KSpace Contemporary in downtown Corpus Christi followed by the evening’s presentation.
Madeline Dykema, AIA, the 2026 AIACC chapter president opened the event. The 2026 Board of Directors was introduced and a farewell toast was given to outgoing president, Rob Garcia, AIA. Connie Rivera, FAIA recognized the 13 AIACC Emeritus members and introduced the 7 who were present.
Madeline then began the 2025 Honor Awards Ceremony.
THE 2025 AIA CORPUS CHRISTI HONOR AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO THE FOLLOWING:
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Thomas Kollaja, AIA Emeritus, Ray Torno, AIA Emeritus, Johnny Cotten, AIA Emeritus, Ron Foster, AIA, Emeritus,
Gordon Landreth, FAIA Emeritus, Bill Stalter, AIA Emeritus, and James Rome, FAIA Emeritus
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