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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 30 – 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.

Deadline Extended: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:59PM ET.


Meet the Jurors

David Andreozzi, founder of Andreozzi Architecture in 1987, has spent his career educating the public on good design; one that connects to culture, people, and history. Andreozzi Architecture specializing in historically based residential architecture expressive of its sense of place, attentive to its detail and proportion, and timeless in its beauty.  David has committed himself to supporting and mentoring the profession of traditional and classical architecture and design from within.

David was recently elevated to Traditional Buildings “Who’s Who in Traditional Building” and is an appointed member of U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)’s National Register of Peer Professionals, a group of esteemed professionals that the government relies on to help steward the future design of America’s government buildings. He also on the boards of Lutyens Trust America and New England Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (NE ICAA) where he served as president and received a Bulfinch Award in 2014 for his Stewardship of the organization.

James Doyle is the Founding Principal of James Doyle Design Associates. The firm was founded in 1993, and he has developed an award-winning design business with residential projects in the United States and Europe. Prior to 1993, Mr. Doyle was head horticulturist of a Russell Page garden in Ireland and has combined his horticultural experience and strong design philosophy to bring to life unique and innovative landscapes. Projects have ranged from small urban courtyards to large country estates.

James has guided the firm to a growing collection of awards including Palladio and Stanford White Awards and a CT ASLA ‘Jury’s Award of Excellence’. In 2012, James was elected into the New England Design Hall of Fame for his contributions to landscape design in the New England region. In 2018, he was the recipient of the ICAA’s 2018 Arthur Ross Award in Landscape Design and in 2023, he was named the CTC&G IDA Innovator of the Year recipient.

James has lectured to private groups and conferences both nationally and internationally and has authored the firm’s monograph, ‘Intersection of Nature and Art’.

Michael Imber is the founding principal of Michael G. Imber Architects, a firm widely recognized for work that honors historic tradition while achieving a distinctly modern clarity. Michael has received numerous local and national honors, including the Arthur Ross Award for his enduring commitment to the classical tradition in residential architecture, civic buildings, and neighborhood design. He was elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows and received the Texas Society of Architects’ William W. Caudill, FAIA Award. The firm’s work has earned 11 Palladio Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Traditional Design as well as multiple John Staub Awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Texas Chapter.

Michael’s work has been featured around the world in Architectural Digest, Veranda, Galerie, Departures and more, and is the subject of the monograph Michael G. Imber: Ranches, Villas, and Houses. His watercolors and artistic process are featured in the bestselling book, The Art of the Architect. Michael lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas. Follow him on Instagram @michaelimberarchitect and michaelgimber.com.

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.