2015 John Shaw Award Application
The Midwest Great Lakes (MWGL) John Shaw Award is a regional architectural design competition intended to showcase good design that results from collaboration with educators, students, and community representatives.
Eligibility Requirements:
The MWGL Region seeks applicants who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- The Architect of Record, the Engineer of Record and/or the Educational Facility Planner must be a member in good standing of A4LE and a member of the MWGL Region.
- The project must have been constructed in one of the following locations: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, or the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Projects to be considered are those that have been completed within two (2) years preceding the submittal.
Submission Requirements:
For more information and application form,
click here.
The submission consists of two parts:
- The application forms and the Electronic Portfolio
- The Exhibit Display Boards
Entry fee: $100 for the first pair of panels + $50 for each additional panel
Award registration is closed
Award Schedule |
Earliest Entries Accepted |
Monday, February 2, 2015 |
Deadline for Submittals |
Friday, February 13, 2015 |
Award Presentation |
MWGL Regional Conference – Thursday, April 9, 2015 |
The application and electronic portfolio requirements will be accepted by electronic transmittal to
Donna Robinson.
Deadline for submittals:
5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2015.
Lee J. Brockway Scholarship
The MWGL Lee J Brockway Scholarship is a regional competitive, merit based award program designed to provide financial support for high school students accepted into college. Each academic year, one (1) student will be selected as the recipient of a $1,000 scholarship award. The student selected should be intending to enroll in a field related to educational facility planning and design. These would include, but not be limited to, architecture, engineering, interior design, facility planning, and construction management.
Eligibility Requirements:
The MWGL Region seeks students who meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Reside in one of the following locations: States of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and the province of Ontario, Canada.
- Currently enrolled in the twelfth grade.
Characteristics Sought in Candidates:
The MWGL Region seeks students who demonstrate a balance of the following characteristics:
- Outstanding character, integrity, and self-motivation.
- Outstanding leadership potential.
- Active participation in school and community activities.
- Creativity and vision.
For more information and to apply:
- Lee J Brockway Application
- Submission Guidelines
Deadline for submittal:
5:00 pm on Friday, February 13, 2015.