College of Fellows
The AIA College of Fellows is one of the most prestigious designations available through the American Institute of Architects. The Fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Â Election to Fellowship recognizes the achievements of architects as individuals, as well as their significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Only 3% of AIA members have this distinction.
To learn more about the AIA College of Fellows and for eligibility requirements visit the AIA National website (Web).
The Role of the College of fellows in AIA chapters and in Hawaii
Hawaii Fellows provide assistance in the following ways and more:
- Work with current AIA Honolulu and AIA Maui member architects to educate them about the COF and encourage pursuing Fellowship.
- Identify/match Sponsors
- Mentor applicants
- Review draft applications
- Offer guidance to various aspects of the chapter’s activities.
- Act as a source for AIA Honolulu’s mentorship program.
- Meet with Hawaii state governors to offer assistance in statewide planning, offering architectural and planning advice and assisting as needed.
- Meet regularly to discuss design related topics. Topics typically include planning and architectural issues throughout the state and city. Topics are proposed by attendees; three are voted on for discussion.
AIA College of Fellows in Hawaii
Since 1948, nearly 50 architects living in Hawaii have been awarded the prestigious Fellowship award.
Choose from the following drop down menu for a list of the members.
| Cathi L. Schar, FAIA | 2021 | 2 — Practice |
| Norman G.Y. Hong, FAIA | 2021 | 5 - Alternative career, volunteer work with organizations not directly connected with the built environment, or service to society |
| John Ida, FAIA | 2020 | 2 — Practice |
| James Nicolow, FAIA | 2018 | 2 — Practice |
| Dwight Mitsunaga, FAIA | 2016 | 2 — Practice |
| Glenn E. Mason, FAIA | 2015 | 1 — Preservation |
| Bettina Mehnert, FAIA | 2015 | 2 — Practice (Management) |
| Peter N. Vincent, FAIA | 2014 | 3 — Service to the Profession |
| Clark E. Llewellyn, FAIA | 2011 | 2 — Advance-education |
| Joseph J. Ferraro, FAIA | 2008 | 2 — Practice |
| Francis S. Oda, FAIA | 2004 | 5 — To make the Profession of ever-increasing service to society |
| Randall K Fujiki, FAIA | 2003 | 4 — Government/Industry |
| Daniel G. Chun, FAIA | 2001 | 3 — Led the Institute |
| Benjamin B. Lee, FAIA | 1998 | 4 — Government/Industry |
| John M. Hara, FAIA | 1996 | Design |
| Carol S. Sakata, FAIA | 1993 | 3 — Service to the Profession |
| Christopher J. Smith, FAIA | 1990 | Service to the Profession |
| Susan Lin, FAIA | 2010 | Chicago Chapter |
| Dean Sakamoto, FAIA | 2010 | Connecticut Chapter |
| Daniel Friedman, FAIA | 2001 | Cincinnati Chapter |
| Raymond Yeh, FAIA | 1988 | Central Oklahoma Chapter |
| Elmer Botsai, FAIA (deceased) | 1974 | Northern California Chapter |
| Joyce M. Noe, FAIA (deceased) | 2006 | 2 — Practice |
| Theodore E. Garduque, FAIA (deceased) | 2000 | 3 — Led the Institute |
| Virginia B. Macdonald, FAIA (deceased) | 1999 | 2 — Practice |
| Anne Spencer Lieneweber, FAIA (deceased) | 1996 | 1 — Historic Preservation |
| Evan D. Cruthers, FAIA (deceased) | 1994 | 3 — Service to the Profession |
| A. Bruce Etherington, FAIA (deceased) | 1990 |
Public Service Research |
| Donald W.Y. Goo, FAIA (deceased) | 1988 | Service to the Profession |
| Arthur M. Weber, FAIA (deceased) | 1988 | Architects in Government |
| Paul Duane Jones, FAIA (deceased) | 1986 |
Public Service Service to the Profession Design |
| Kenneth F. Brown, FAIA (deceased) | 1985 | Public Service |
| Donald Douglas Chapman, FAIA (deceased) | 1984 |
Design Service to the Profession Public Service |
| George V. Whisenand, FAIA (deceased) | 1984 |
Science of Construction Service to the Profession Architectural Practice |
| Dennis T. Toyomura, FAIA (deceased) | 1983 |
Service to the Profession Public Service |
| Charles Richard Sutton, FAIA (deceased) | 1980 |
Urban Design Service to the Profession |
| Leo S. Wou, FAIA (deceased) | 1975 | Design |
| Geoffrey W. Fairfax, FAIA (deceased) | 1974 | Historic Preservation |
| Frank Slavsky, FAIA (deceased) | 1974 | Design |
| Francis S. Haines, FAIA (deceased) | 1972 |
Public Service Service to Profession Design Architectural Practice |
| Ernest H. Hara, FAIA (deceased) | 1972 |
Service to Profession Service to Community Education |
| Edward Sullam, FAIA (deceased) | 1972 |
Design Public Service Service to Profession |
| Gerald Lou Allison, FAIA (deceased) | 1971 |
Design Service to the Profession Public Service Education Literature |
| Kenneth W. Roehrig, FAIA (deceased) | 1969 |
Design Public Service Education Service to the Profession Historic Preservation Research Urban Design Architectural Practice |
| Cyril W. Lemmon, FAIA (deceased) | 1968 | Public Service |
| Harry W. Seckel, FAIA (deceased) | 1967 | Service to the Profession |
| William Dickey Merrill, FAIA (deceased) | 1966 | Design |
| Alfred Preis, FAIA (deceased) | 1965 | Public Service |
| George James Wimberly, FAIA (deceased) | 1957 | Design |
| Vladimir Ossipoff, FAIA (deceased) | 1956 | Design |
| William Charles Furer, FAIA (deceased) | 1953 | Service to the Institute |
| Hart Wood, FAIA (deceased) | 1948 | Design |