Archi Committee Chairman’s Message

Welcome to the Long Island Chapter of the American Institute of Architects annual Archi Awards. On behalf of the Board, Directors, Members and staff I welcome everyone and thank you for your support and attendance. This years Archi Awards represents our 58th year in which we recognize, support and honor those members and projects that have distinguished themselves by creating quality architectural works. I would like to thank the members of our Committee Ms. Graciela Carrillo, AIA; Mr. Ken Gehringer, AIA; Mr. Gary Hansen, AIA; Ms. Renee Marcus, AIA; Mr. Thomas Scotto, AIA; Mr. Jake Rivalsi, AIA; Mr. Joseph Iannucci; AIA, Ms. Joanne Paulino and Ms. Stephanie Butt for their hard work and dedication. This event requires endless hours of planning and organization consisting of establishing the award criteria, program development, selection of Jury members, review of submissions, proofing the printed and video materials and putting together the final presentation. We are fortunate to have members who unselfishly dedicate their time, much of which is after working hours and running late into the evening, and energy to insure our continued success.

This year we had a total of 105 submissions for consideration which required an extraordinary amount of time to review the many slides and documents. I would like to thank our Jury members who were gracious enough to volunteer their time to serve in reviewing and rating the 105 submissions. Our sincerest gratitude to Alexandra Kovenat, AIA Secretary Westchester + Hudson Valley Chapter; Yu-Ngok Lo, FAIA; Frank J. Quatela, AIA, President Queens AIA; Talisha L. Sainvil, AIA President Brooklyn AIA; Mark A. Warren, Member Westchester AIA. Their service was extremely tedious and we sincerely appreciate their service, dedication and hard work.

A special thanks to Green Logic Energy, PGI Geothermal and PSEG Long Island, Sherman Williams; Marvin Windows & Doors, Twin Forks Window Company, Eggersmann Kitchen/Home Living-Do, and Specification Lighting Sales for their sponsorship of the Special Awards. Finally I would like to congratulate our honorees and award winners. Thank you for your attendance and support for tonight’s event. We hope you enjoy the evening and we pray that you and your family remain safe and healthy throughout the coming year.

Anthony S. DiProperzio, AIA

received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from New York Institute of Technology in 1973. He is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and obtained his license in the State of New York and began his practice in 1976. He is also licensed in New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and California. Mr. DiProperzio also served as an Adjunct Professor at N.Y.I.T. from 1976 to 1986, Chairman of the N.Y.I.T. Council of Overseers for Architecture 1997 to 2000 and President of the Architecture Alumni from 1997 to 2000. His service in the AIA includes President of both the Queens Chapter from 1993 - 1994 and President of the Long Island Chapter 2014. He also served at the New York State AIA level as Secretary/Treasurer 1996, VP Communications/Public Relations 1997, VP Government Affairs 1998 and Board of Directors in 2008 - 2009. Mr. DiProperzio also serves as a Neutral for the American Arbitration Association. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 and received a Letter of Commodation for his service at the Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland and was honorably discharged.