IA Announces Winners of 2023 IAct Awards Program
IA has announced the winners of the 2023 IAct Awards, the firm’s annual recognition program celebrating colleagues who demonstrate leadership, service, innovation, emerging talent, and the spirit of IA. This year, nearly 400 nominations were submitted across the firm.
Kendi Sparks, Project Director and Principal in IA’s Austin studio, received the IAct Award for Leadership for her steady, collaborative approach to guiding teams and delivering design excellence.
Jaime Gomez, Senior Project Architect and Associate in IA’s Chicago studio, received the IAct Award for Service in recognition of his mentorship, technical expertise, and consistent support of teams across studios and global projects.
Michael Villegas, Senior Designer and Associate in IA’s Philadelphia studio, received the IAct Award for Innovation for advancing the firm’s exploration of emerging design technologies, including generative AI, and for sharing that knowledge across the practice.
Ashley Chen, Design Manager in IA’s San Francisco studio, received the IAct Rising Star Award for her strong project leadership, continued professional development, and commitment to both her studio and the broader design community.
Kristen Streeter, Project Director and Principal in IA’s Washington, DC studio, received the inaugural Spirit of IA Award, recognizing her leadership, mentorship, collaboration, and long-standing contribution to IA’s culture.
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