RIDING THE VORTEX is named as 2022 recipient of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award

2021-12-10T19:20:00-05:00

RIDING THE VORTEX has today been announced as the 2022 recipient of the AIA’s Whitney M. Young Jr. Award honoring the group’s commitment to challenging social issues.

The 50th edition of the award went to the 14-year-old breakout group that was formed after the 2007 AIA conference in San Antonio. Since then, VORTEX has gone on to establish itself as a torchbearer for the inclusion of Black women in all aspects of the industry, taking Mr. Young’s observations on the profession from the 1968 AIA conference as their charge.

A group photo after the RIDING THE VORTEX session at the 2008 AIA National Conference. Photo: Steven Lewis, image courtesy RIDING THE VORTEX.

“Everyone involved in VORTEX’s programming, whether they are a collaborator, panelist, or audience member, has emerged from the experience with a unique blend of intellect, creativity, and aspiration that empowers them to move confidently through the profession,” the AIA citation read. “Many often find support through the conne...

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RIDING THE VORTEX is named as 2022 recipient of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award