One Main Development was named “Distinguished Citizen Advocate”, an award given by the Central Illinois Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The “Distinguished Citizen Advocate” award was new this year, and was given to organizations whose efforts have resulted in a significant and positive improvement to the architectural profession and/or the built environment.

Specifically, the award recognized achievements in four categories:

1. service and contribution to the AIA Central Illinois Chapter,

2. leadership in civic improvement, governmental projects, conservation and urban renewal,

3. contributions to the advancement of the understanding of architecture through the support of education and training programs, and

4. contributions to the built environment through the design, fabrication, or installation of works of art and high craftsmanship in the context of architecture, urban design projects, and built landscapes.

“I think this new award says just as much about our local architects and their commitment to our communities as it does about our firm,” says Jon “Cody” Sokolski, CEO of One Main Development. “They really took the time to look outside their own membership and honor the work we are doing out in the community. We hope that our leadership in enhancing this region’s urban environments can serve as an inspiration to architects and citizens alike, and we are proud to be honored with this unique distinction.”

The award was presented on November 10 at the AIA Central Illinois Chapter Annual Awards Dinner. Service Awards were given to individuals and firms in the Central Illinois Chapter in recognition of their significant contributions to the collective reputation of Architecture through excellent service to the profession, education, and the community.

Other award recipients included:

AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Associate Member Award

Alex Webber, Associate AIA, LEED AP Architectural Intern Middleton Associates Inc. Architects Normal, Illinois

AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Young Architect Award

John E. Bishop, Jr., AIA, LEED AP Senior Project Architect Farnsworth Group, Inc. Normal, Illinois

AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Professional Member Award

Clif Carey, AIA, LEED AP Associate RATIO Architects, Inc. Champaign, Illinois

AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Educator Award

Michael Todd McCulley, AIA

AIA Central Illinois Outstanding Firm Award

Farnsworth Group, Inc. (Central Illinois locations in Bloomington, Champaign, Normal and Peoria)

AIA Central Illinois President's Award

Earl Wallace Henderson, Jr., AIA Architect – Emeritus

AIA Central Illinois Distinguished Citizen Advocate Honorable Mention Award

Old House Society Bloomington, Illinois

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One Main Development, LLC (www.1-main.com) is a full-service development group located in Champaign, Ill. With a focus on mixed-use property and on the revitalization and sustainability of downtown communities, One Main Development transforms core urban environments that spur economic growth, bring social and intellectual value to mid-sized communities and encourage more environmentally friendly behaviors. Current projects include the M2 on Neil building in Downtown Champaign, Illinois, and the Uptown One building in Uptown Normal, Illinois.

AIA Central Illinois Chapter (www.aiaci.org) includes the communities of Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal, Decatur, Springfield, Peoria and Rock Island/Moline. With nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in service to society.