2024-11-21T11:12:11-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150234872/noma-s-2020-virtual-conference-highlights-winners-of-the-phil-freelon-professional-design-awards Katherine Guimapang 2020-10-27T23:25:00-04:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/e5/e5e1c287adb688348b2b8f42c9289349.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>During this year's <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/150230590/national-organization-of-minority-architects-noma" target="_blank">NOMA</a> Conference, an unforgettable virtual experience was created to honor the organization's progress and celebrate its members. Despite the conference shifting to a virtual format, this didn't slow down conference registration. The event welcomed over 1,600 participants.&nbsp;</p> <p>In addition to honoring the organization's leaders and incoming president, <a href="https://archinect.com/features/article/150232098/kimberly-dowdell-and-jason-pugh-discuss-noma-s-core-values-mentorship-and-the-upcoming-2020-noma-conference" target="_blank">Jason Pugh</a>, firms and students were recognized for their designs. "NOMA's awards ceremony is an annual highlight for NOMA members, when we step back, reflect and take stock of accomplishments, from those beginning their architecture journey as students, to those completing licensure, and so many who are changing their communities through built work," shared NOMA President <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150161553/madame-president-goes-all-in-a-conversation-with-noma-president-kimberly-dowdell" target="_blank">Kimberly Dowdell</a> during the conference.</p> <p>"With this being my last ceremony as president, the awards meant even more, acknowledging leadership, allied partners, and the NOMA family that has made the success of this unprecedented year possible. NOMA has ach...</p>