Early Professional Friendly Firm Designation

Introducing the EPFF Program

AIA Maryland is proud to launch the Early Professionals Friendly Firm Designation program—a pilot initiative that honors architecture firms going above and beyond to support early career professionals.

Why Apply?

• Invest in the next generation of architects
• Inspire the future of the profession
• Ignite growth, leadership, and opportunity

This fall, join a growing movement of Maryland firms committed to mentoring, developing, and retaining emerging professionals.
Egibility requiorments: 

ELIGIBILITY: 

All architecture firms that have an office in the state of Maryland meeting the requirements outlined below are eligible to apply.

         A majority (more than 50%) of the principals in the firm or local office submitting are members of the AIA. 

·         A percentage (more than 33%) of the Early Professionals, as defined above, in the firm or local office submitting are members of the AIA. If no individual meeting the early professional criteria is currently employed, the firm is still allowed to apply. 

·         One submission is allowed per firm in the State of Maryland. For example, if your firm has multiple locations in Maryland, you should submit one application collectively. 

Each submission shall be signed by an AIA member principal regularly located at or assigned to the office. The submission shall also be signed by 33% of the early professionals or 5 early professionals if the firm or local office has greater than 15 early professionals who are regularly located at or assigned to the office. If no individual meeting the early professional criteria is employed by the firm, the firm shall indicate none. 

 APPLY HERE!