Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA)

🌸 Save the Date: Spring Brunch 2025 🌸 We are excited to announce that the Spring Brunch, the signature event of Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA), is approaching! This annual gathering brings together architects, designers, and industry professionals to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in the field. 📅 Date: April 27th, 2025 📍 Location: RPM Events, 317 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 Featuring stunning river views in the heart of Chicago Join us for a morning of networking, insightful discussions, and inspiration as we continue to foster growth, inclusion, and empowerment within the architectural community and beyond. Stay tuned for more details on this not-to-be-missed event! #SpringBrunch2025 #WomenInArchitecture #CWA #ProfessionalNetworking #ArchitecturalCommunity

We’re just ONE week away from our next book club event, and you’re invited! This month, we’re diving into Fck No! by Sarah Knight. It’s all about anyone learning to say “no” instead of saying “yes” too often.

You're Invited to Our Book Club Event! 📚✨ This month, we’re reading Fck No!* by Sarah Knight – a witty and empowering guide to mastering the art of saying "no" without guilt. If you’ve ever struggled with setting boundaries or find yourself overcommitting, this book is a game-changer. Join us for a fun and engaging discussion where we’ll share takeaways, explore how we can implement these ideas in our own lives, and support each other in building healthier boundaries. 🗓 Date: Thursday, February 27th ⏰ Time: 5:30 pm CT - 7:30 pm CT 📍 Location: SitOnIt Seating Showroom 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60654 Whether you’ve read the book already or just want to learn more, we'd love to have you join the conversation. Let’s connect, reflect, and empower one another to live more intentionally!

EXTENTION!!! We are extending the scholarship, now due February 13th, 2025! One more week to get in your submissions!! Apply today at cwarch.org.

Reminder to all female students in their final year of a NAAB accredited degree!! The Roula Alakiotou scholarship closes Friday February 7th! Visit https://lnkd.in/g5T7W-dC today to apply. We can't wait to see your work!

The Submission Deadline for the Ladders to Leadership 2025 Cohort has been extended to Friday, February 7th! Apply today to be a part of this FREE transformative program! https://lnkd.in/geb8Twwc

We are currently accepting applications for the 2025 Cohort of Ladders to Leadership! Apply to be a part of this transformative program and elevate your career. Submission deadline is this Friday January 31! https://lnkd.in/geb8Twwc

Calling all students!!! We are extending the deadline for the Gertrude Lempp Kerbis Prize to Thursday, January 16th! All female students in their last year of studies (graduating in December 2024 or May 2025) can participate in this scholarship. In order to be considered, students must be graduating from an undergraduate or graduate NAAB Accredited Architecture program in the State of Illinois, Wisconsin, or Indiana. For more information and updates, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gDWTYDNS

Come join us next week at #HED as we kick off the new year with a Pecha Kucha presentation featuring CWA Past Presidents Mindy Viamontes, AIA, NCARB Patricia Saldana Natke and Carol Crandall! We can't wait to see you. https://lnkd.in/gMfcr9HH This event is free to members! If you would like to consider joining check out our membership page. We have discounted rates for new members. https://lnkd.in/gwT5h2dD

What an incredible year for Chicago Women in Architecture (CWA)! As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are also honored to receive the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from AIA Chicago. A heartfelt thank you to all our core teams, members, sponsors, and supporters who’ve made this journey possible. Your passion and dedication have shaped CWA into the thriving community it is today. We’re inspired by all of you and excited for what the next 50 years will bring. Here’s to continued growth, mentorship, and the collective strength of women in architecture. Lamar Johnson Collaborative SCB The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Gensler AIA Illinois Wurkwel Ventures, LLC Goettsch Partners ROCKWOOL Group Kingspan Group Divine Flooring Vicostone USA Latent Design Corporation UrbanWorks, Ltd. AIA Chicago BRUSH Architects, LLC Bricks Incorporated City of Chicago Department of Aviation KOO LLC Lisa Kulisek Middleby Residential Mortenson Kentwood Office Furniture Allegion SGW Architecture & Design Perkins&Will TEECOM