| Potomac Valley Chapter Kea Medal Awards |
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There are always individuals who, through their vision and extraordinary effort, make a significant contribution to their communities. Without their leadership, public service programs would not happen, educational opportunities would reach fewer people, and many solutions to society's needs just would not materialize. Through The "Paul H. Kea Medal," the AIA Potomac Valley Chapter recognizes the professionals, volunteers and other colleagues whose efforts have increased the public's awareness of the role of architecture in our lives.
Paul H. Kea's life serves as an example of generous commitment to the principals of leadership and service. The PVC Awards Committee has chosen to not only honor Paul Kea, but also memorialize him as symbol for the PVC Service Medal. Paul H. Kea was an architect and civic leader and his life spanned from 1886 to1968. He began his practice in 1912, moving to Hyattsville,MD in 1933. He later founded the firm of Kea, Shaw, Grimm & Crichton, which was the beginnings of the current metropolitan firm of Grimm and Parker. His firm built numerous banks, churches, schools and commercial buildings. Paul Kea held various AIA related offices, from President of the Maryland Society of Architects, to being instrumental in founding the Potomac Valley Chapter of the AIA and serving on it's Board of Directors with both Jack Cohen and Dennis Madden. He was involved with many church committees, served on community boards and was President of the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce. He was made a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects in 1960. He took a personal interest in education of architects and funded the Distinguished Professorship at the University of Maryland, which is now fully endowed. The new Paul H. Kea Medal will be awarded yearly from candidate nominations made by chapter members, and selection is by a committee appointed each year. The award recognizes individuals who have made a significant and exemplary contribution to the profession, either through a body of work or a single contribution of great scope. The three categories for nomination are for providing outstanding service to the profession, for leadership and to acknowledge architectural advocacy that has furthered the public's awareness or appreciation of design excellence. The award will honor both architects and non-architects in the profession and related fields. It is our Chapter's pleasure to name our annual Medal for leadership, service and advocacy in his honor. AIA Potomac Valley Chapter Paul H. Kea Medal Recipients The 2009 Paul H. Kea Medal for Architectural Advocacy The 2009 Paul H. Kea Medal for Leadership and Service to the Profession The 2009 Paul H. Kea Medal for Architectural Advocacy The 2007 Paul H. Kea Medal for Leadership The 2007 Paul H. Kea Medal for Service to the Profession The 2004 Paul H. Kea Medal for Architectural Advocacy The 2004 Paul H. Kea Medal for Leadership The 2004 Paul H. Kea Medal for Service The 2003 Paul H. Kea Medal for Service The 2003 Paul H. Kea Medal for Architectural Advocacy The 2003 Paul H. Kea Medal for Leadership, Service to the Profession, and Architectural Advocacy The 2002 Paul H. Kea Medal for Leadership The 2002 Paul H. Kea Medal for Service to the Profession The 2002 Paul H. Kea Medal for Architectural Advocacy
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