Joseph F. Thomas (JFT) Founders Award

Granted annually to a distinguished architect in this region, this award recognizes exceptional skill and dedication to the industry of architecture.

Since 2010, the AIA Pasadena & Foothill chapter has given this recognition to a handful of local architectural leaders who hold us all to a higher standard and showcase what is possible through excellence in architecture.

Past Founders Award Recipients

• 2025 James G. Spencer FAIA
• 2024 RF McCann FAIA
• 2023 Elizabeth Moule AIA
• 2022 Armando Gonzalez FAIA 
• 2021 N/A
• 2020 N/A 
• 2019 Tony O'Keefe AIA
• 2018 Harold Bissner AIA 
• 2017 Frank Sata AIA 
• 2016 Bob McClellan AIA 
• 2015 Jim Currie AIA 
• 2014 Lance Bird FAIA 
• 2013 N/A 
• 2012 Harlan Pedersen AIA
• 2011 Ray Girvigian FAIA 
• 2010 Joseph F Thomas, FAIA