<h3>sam halley inducted into aia college of fellows</h3>

sam halley inducted into aia college of fellows

Omni president and founding principal Sam Halley was inducted into the prestigious American Institute of Architects College of Fellows June 12 at the 2010 AIA National Convention in Miami. Sam was one of 134 new Fellows honored at an investiture ceremony and the only one representing the region of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Out of a total AIA membership of nearly 83,000, there are fewer than 2,872 who have received this honor. In the state of Kentucky, there are only seven other AIA Fellows.

The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. The elevation to fellowship is conferred on architects by a jury of their peers. Nominees must have at least 10 years of membership in the AIA in one or more of the following nomination categories:

Promoted the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession
Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training and practice
Coordinated the building industry and the profession of architecture through leadership in the AIA and other related professional organizations
Advanced the living standards of people through an improved environment
Made the profession of ever-increasing service to society

Sam, who received this recognition for his service and leadership in the AIA, has served in many capacities in the AIA, including president of both his chapter and state organizations. Also active in his community, Sam founded and was president of his neighborhood association for eight years, was active at the University of Kentucky, served on many non-profit boards and even served on the Lexington-Fayette Urban City Council.

Throughout the years, AIA has recognized Sam’s extraordinary leadership. He was presented the highest award that AIA Kentucky bestows, the C. Julian Oberwarth Award (equivalent to AIA’s Gold Medal) in 1992 for his “ . . . long-standing commitment to the betterment of the profession.” He won the AIA Kentucky Distinguished Service Award in 1986. He also received the AIA Student Medal upon his graduation from the University of Kentucky School of Architecture in 1966. Read more about Sam's career achievements.

Sam was joined at the investiture ceremony by Larry Leis, FAIA, (pictured above on right) is sponsor and a former Chancellor of the AIA College of Fellows; Janet Pike, Executive Vice President of AIA Kentucky; Brent Davis, Executive Director of AIA Southern Arizona; and his wife Suzanne.