Imagine. Inspire. Impact.
The results speak for themselves.
GRANTS
$500,000+
AWARDS
$300,000+
SCHOLARSHIPS
$100,000+
I CAN
MAKE AN IMPACT
"Receiving the Kamphoefner Prize in 2016 remains one of the most meaningful recognitions of my career. Joining the ranks of distinguished North Carolina designers whose work I had long admired was both humbling and inspiring. As someone who both practices and teaches, receiving an award bearing his name resonated particularly deeply. The prize serves as a daily reminder of our obligation to keep progressive design alive and relevant in North Carolina, and to continue the pursuit of excellence that began with Henry's vision."
Dennis Stallings, FAIA
Henry Kamphoefner Award Recipient
"We have received financial support for our annual architecture workshop, REAL MATTER, through an AIA ACTIVATE NC grant. The funding from NCAF has been key to our ability to support and welcome studio participants, and organize a free public lecture series that features some of the best designers working in the world today. Architects has the capacity to lead important conversations about the city, and NCAF funding has enabled us to do just that!"
Matt Griffith, FAIA
AIA NC ACTIVATE Recipient
"The S. Scott Ferebee Jr. FAIA Endowed Fellowship has become an essential part of the David R. Ravin School of Architecture's graduate education ecosystem. This award has supported more than 35 emerging designers who have gone to shape the architectural landscape of North Carolina and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the enduring support from NCAF and this endowment."
Blaine Brownell, FAIA
S. Scott Ferebee Jr. FAIA Endowed Fellowship Recipient
"I was fortunate to receive the J. Hyatt Hammond Award in 2013, shortly after graduating from NC State University with my Bachelor of Architecture. The opportunity provided my first real introduction to the breadth of North Carolina’s design community and the value of professional engagement. The relationships and perspective gained through that involvement continue to shape who I am as a practicing architect today."
Albert McDonald, AIA
J. Hyatt Hammond Award
"With the grant from the North Carolina Architectural Foundation to AIAWNC, architects provided much needed guidance in design, community planning, flood proofing and resilience to the people and communities most devastated by hurricane Hellene. The architectural profession provided an immediate impact and leaves western North Carolina better prepared for the future."
Jim Williams, AIA, LEED+WELL AP
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
"The architectural accomplishments, careers, and leadership of Kamphoefner Prize recipients were always those I admired most and strove to emulate early in my career. Winning the prize myself was beyond my imagination and only in hindsight did I realize that following their leadership is what led my own career to this accomplishment. Today, the high standards of professional achievement required of the Kamphoefner Prize continue to inspire young architects and underscores for all of us the responsibility we have to our North Carolina community for resolute service and great design."
Kenneth Luker, FAIA
Kamphoefner Award Recipient
"The opportunity afforded to me by The J. Hyatt Hammond Scholarship was transformative in my career as an architect. The award allowed me to attend the ASPIRE conference in Asheville, where I participated in numerous specialized talks and keynotes designed for professional advancement. The insights gained and the relationships forged continue to inform my practice as a licensed architect. I remain sincerely honored and grateful to have been a past recipient of this wonderful award."
Hannah Atkinson, AIA
J. Hyatt Hammond Award
"The NCAF grant was instrumental in reviving this historical document that is so unique and pivotal to the NCSU College of Design, as one of the oldest-led student design journals in the country. It has enriched the design experience in our College, bringing together students from all disciplines to engage in rigorous dialogue about the state of design and architecture locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Without the foundation's support, this incredible piece of history would likely be lost."
Tania Allen
Unrestricted Grant Recipient
"The NCAF grant helped us realize we were not alone and that we are connected to a larger and stronger network of architects and building and design professionals, for which we are extremely grateful. This connection and support have given us renewed purpose and conviction that we can help create positive, resilient, and long-lasting change in our communities."
Wendy Legerton
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Grant
"The Activate Grant has played an essential role in the mission of [Diversify Architecture], supporting core educational and networking programs that reach hundreds of students and young professionals. Our afterschool clubs at the middle and high school level have been greatly impacted by this grant, which has funded the purchase of materials and resources that make the program possible for public schools. As a nonprofit relying on the support of our profession and rooted in the North Carolina architecture community, NCAF and the AIANC are critical partners in our work."
Jake Heffington
AIA NC ACTIVATE Grant
"Receiving the J. Hyatt Hammond Award gave me the chance to meet peers and connect with leaders who have since become mentors and colleagues. The award not only supported my early professional growth, but also demonstrated how NCAF invests in the future of our profession."
Shawna Mabie, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP
J. Hyatt Hammond Award