Celebrating Indy region’s built environment while pushing boundaries of ongoing development
The Indy Chamber is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Monumental Awards, recognizing excellence in architecture, construction, engineering, innovative reuse, interior design, landscape architecture, neighborhood revitalization, public art, and real estate development.
The Monumental Awards spotlight the businesses and individuals who prioritize quality of place through planning, designing, and building more appealing and attractive places to live, work, and play.
The built environment refers to the physical structures, spaces, and infrastructure that make up a community, such as buildings, roads, parks, and public transportation. The built environment’s impact on communities can be felt daily, affecting everything from health and safety to economic development and regional collaboration. With quality of place driving site selection and talent attraction decision-making today, this work has never been more critical.
“This event showcases the vision and talents of Indy’s design, engineering, and construction industries and highlights individuals dedicating their time and creativity to building long-lasting development for the Indy region,” said Marlon Webb, Senior Director of Regional Economic Development Indy Chamber. “Overall, the built environment significantly impacts communities and shapes the quality of life for residents. Planners, architects, and developers increasingly consider their impact on communities and strive to create innovative, functional, resident and business-friendly environments.”
Submissions are open until midnight on Friday, June 30. Projects completed between June 1, 2020, and May 1, 2023, in Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby counties are eligible.
Last year, four projects in Hamilton County were finalists for the award:
- Homage to Hoagy (Carmel)
- The Agora at the Proscenium (Carmel)
- Nickel Plate Trail (Fishers)
- Grand Junction Plaza (Westfield)
“The Monumental Awards recognize projects that demonstrate excellence in design, function, and execution, and celebrate the people and organizations responsible for bringing them to life,” said Lynn Busby, Monumental Awards Chairperson and Director of Community Outreach at Indiana Careers in Construction Association. “By recognizing outstanding projects and the people behind them, the Monumental Awards help to promote best practices in design and construction and encourage innovation and creativity in the built environment.”
Submissions will be evaluated by expert committees using criteria developed by a number of industry and professional organizations, including the American Institute of Architects, the International Interior Design Association, the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Indiana Construction Roundtable, the Indiana State Museum, the Urban Land Institute, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation.
For information about submitting criteria, sponsorship information, and complete guidelines, including category descriptions and judging criteria, visit IndyChamber.com/MonumentalAwards.