AIAPV/PVAF Golf Outing Raises More Than $10,000 to Support the Future of Architecture
Members of the AIAPV Community,
On Friday, May 29, 2026, AIA Potomac Valley (AIAPV) and the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation (PVAF) welcomed members, sponsors, and industry partners to the University of Maryland Golf Course for our Annual Golf Outing. After days of rain leading up to the event, the clouds parted just in time, providing perfect weather for a fantastic day of golf, networking, and camaraderie.
Most importantly, the outing raised more than $10,000 to support the mission of the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation. These funds will directly benefit architecture students, emerging professionals, and initiatives that promote design excellence, sustainability, and public outreach throughout our region.
We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or contributed to making this year's outing such a success. Your generosity and enthusiasm continue to make a meaningful impact on the future of the architectural profession.
A special thank you goes to our Platinum Sponsors, Ernest Maier and Quikrete, whose outstanding support helped make this event possible. We also gratefully acknowledge our Hole Sponsors:
- Bates Architects
- Dana Insurance and Risk Management
- GFT
- Nitterhouse Masonry Products
- Oldcastle APG Mid-Atlantic
- SK&A
- ThinkMakeBuild
We also thank everyone who donated items to our silent auction and those who enthusiastically placed bids throughout the day. Your generosity played an important role in the event's fundraising success.
Investing in the Future of Architecture
The Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization affiliated with AIA Potomac Valley. Through scholarships, mentorship, leadership development, educational outreach, and sustainability initiatives, PVAF is dedicated to strengthening the profession and inspiring the next generation of architects.
Foundation initiatives include:
- Collegiate scholarships for architecture students
- Leadership development and mentorship for emerging professionals
- Support for AIAPV's Emerging Professional Awards Program (EPAP)
- AIAPV's Emerging Professional and Student Design Competitions
- Promotion of architectural licensure and professional excellence
- K–12 STEM and architecture education programs that inspire future designers
By investing in students, emerging professionals, and community outreach, PVAF helps ensure that architecture continues to thrive while advancing resilient, sustainable, and thoughtful design that benefits our communities.
Thank you again to everyone who helped make the 2026 AIAPV/PVAF Golf Outing such a memorable and successful event. We look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.
Learn more about the Potomac Valley Architecture Foundation.
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