Seay, Seay & Litchfield Architects (SS&L) is thrilled to announce that Jimmy H. Seay, Jr., has been awarded the esteemed AIA Alabama Gold Medal of Honor. This prestigious award recognizes Seay\’s consistent visionary leadership and outstanding service to the architectural profession throughout his distinguished forty-six-year career.
The AIA Alabama Gold Medal of Honor Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an architect member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in Alabama. It serves as a testament to individuals whose leadership, service, and contributions have had a direct and lasting impact on the AIA, their community, and the broader design and construction industries.
Jimmy Seay\’s legacy in the field of architecture spans nearly five decades, and this honor is a well-deserved tribute to his unwavering commitment to excellence in design and his significant contributions to the architectural landscape of Alabama. His visionary leadership has not only shaped the architectural profession within the state but has also left a lasting imprint on the communities and projects of which he has been involved.
Mentoring aspiring architects has been a primary focus of Seay’s career. He served as the State of Alabama Coordinator for the AIA/NCARB Intern Development Program (IDP) from its establishment in 1986 until 2019. This program (recently renamed to the Architectural Experience Program) identifies tasks that are essential for competent architectural practice to best prepare students and aspiring architects for licensure through the state board.
\”Generations of young architects in our state have benefitted from Jimmy Seay’s leadership and advocacy. In their eyes, as well as mine, Jimmy exemplifies a model of professionalism and servant leader they aspire to emulate,\” said David Hinson, Professor and Associate Dean of the Auburn University College of Architecture, Design and Construction. Hinson, a past recipient of the Alabama AIA Gold Medal Honor Award, continued, \”For nearly five decades Jimmy Seay’s consistent visionary leadership and tireless service to emerging professionals in Alabama have earned him the respect and appreciation of his peers. I can think of no better way to acknowledge and honor Jimmy than to award him the Gold Medal, the Alabama Council AIA’s highest honor.\”
James H. Seay, Jr. is a co-founder of Seay, Seay & Litchfield Architects, a leading architectural firm based in Montgomery, Alabama, which has been serving the region since 1977. Under his leadership, the firm has consistently delivered high-quality architectural designs that meet the diverse needs of clients and end-users. The AIA Alabama Gold Medal of Honor Award ceremony took place on September 30th, 2023, at the AIA Alabama Conference on Architecture in Orange Beach, Alabama. This event brought together architectural professionals, community leaders, and fellow AIA members to discuss trends within the industry, innovations, and to present design and honor awards.
