Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 18, 2027

The Philadelphia and Ohio & Lake Erie Chapters of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) are pleased to invite students, recent graduates, and professionals to submit work for consideration to the Fifth Biennial Trumbauer Awards. The awards program honors exemplary work in contemporary classical architecture, design, urban planning, landscape, and decorative arts.

2026/27 Schedule
Now – Call for Submissions
October 2 – Submission deadline
November 13 – Winners and non-winners notified
March 18 – Awards Ceremony

Eligibility
Projects must be completed within the last ten years. The project or submitter must be physically located within the geographical boundaries of ICAA Philadelphia or Ohio & Lake Erie Chapters (includes Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, Delaware, and areas of New Jersey, New York, and Maryland). Professional submitters must be current members of ICAA. Submitters in the Student Portfolio/Project category must be currently enrolled or a recent graduate (no more than five years) of an undergraduate, master’s, or certificate program located within the United States.

Submission Requirements
Each entry must include an online submission form, which includes a project title and 250 word maximum description, 12-24 images with captions describing the project for the jury, and 6-12 photographs for marketing purposes. There is no limit to the number of projects that can be submitted. Projects that were submitted in previous years, but did not win an award, may be resubmitted for consideration.

Submission Fees
$200.00, subsequent submissions $150.00 via debit/credit card or Venmo. Student Portfolio/Project and Patronage/Stewardship category fees have been waived.

Notification & Awards
Winners will be notified on November 13 by email and recognized during a ceremony and cocktail gala at the Trumbauer Award-winning (Eberlein Design Consultants) College of Physicians of Philadelphia on March 18, 2027. Winners are expected to attend or send a representative in their place.

Named for the internationally renowned architect, and Philadelphia native, Horace Trumbauer (1868-1938), the Trumbauer Awards recognize contemporary projects that express the breadth and inclusiveness present in Trumbauer’s expansive work.

NOW accepting submissions! Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

Meet the Jurors

David Andreozzi

Bio coming soon

James Doyle

Bio coming soon

Michael Imber

Bio coming soon

Suzanne Tucker strongly believes that by surrounding ourselves with the authenticity of thoughtful design and timeless architecture, we are able to enrich and enhance the quality of our lives. She is recognized today as one of the country’s leading interior designers, known for her personal approach and enduring style, attention to detail and her passion for architecture and the decorative arts. Her award-winning projects are frequently published in magazines worldwide. Architectural Digest has honored her repeatedly on the AD100 list of top designers and she is included in the Elle Décor A-list and the Luxe Gold List. Having worked under the legendary Michael Taylor and often referenced as his protégée, she and her husband/partner Timothy F. Marks, founded Tucker & Marks in 1986, building it into the distinguished firm it is today. Suzanne Tucker Home was launched in 2010 with her textile, tabletop and home furnishings line. Suzanne’s books include Rooms to Remember, The Classic Interiors of Suzanne Tucker, Suzanne Tucker Interiors – The Romance of Design and Extraordinary Interiors, all published by The Monacelli Press.

Suzanne serves as a Director on the National Board of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. She is also one of the four founding Directors of the Northern California Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and currently Director Emeritus, having served on the board for fourteen years. Suzanne is a sought-after speaker on design and the decorative arts. She has been the Chair of the San Francisco Fall Show since 2015. She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation and is a fellow of The Garden Conservancy.

In 2015, Suzanne received the Design Leadership Award, she has received multiple ICAA Julia Morgan Awards, and in 2017, Suzanne was the inaugural honoree at the ICAA Northern California Legacy Dinner. In 2020, Suzanne was honored with a Doctorate of Humane Letters from the Academy of Art University, and in 2023, Suzanne was the recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York School of Interior Design.