Award Winning Women

We’d like to take this afternoon to celebrate a couple of amazing award winning women in our architectural community - because let’s be honest, right now we could use a little morale boost.

First off we’d like to celebrate Anne Mooney, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP of Sparano Mooney Architecture, for winning AIA Western Mountain Region’s 2021 Silver Medal Award. She is only the 3rd women (and 5th Utahn) to receive this award since its inception in 1979 which speaks volumes. This award recognizes Anne for her significant contributions to the institute, profession, and communities of the Western Mountain Region. Congratulations Anne!

Secondly we’d like to recognize Zahra Hassanipour, AIA of Studio LP (and past WIA board member), for winning the 2021 Young Architects Award, which honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers (practicing less than 10 years). We can’t wait to see what you’ll do next.

It’s also worth noting that in addition to their successful careers, both of these incredible women teach at the University of Utah’s School of Architecture. We can’t think of anyone better to be shaping the future architects of our community.