Ask Our Membership Director
As Membership Director of AWA+D, there are certain questions that come across my desk on a regular basis. Below is a round-up of the most frequently asked questions accompanied by answers that will hopefully shed some light on the various options and inspire you, your firm or your group to join us in our mission to advance and support women in the allied fields of architecture and design. If you have additional questions about membership, please do not hesitate to email membership@awaplusd.org at any time.
Sincerely,Kyra Bauman, Director of Membership
What do the different membership types mean?
Individual explanations of the different membership types can be found here. To further clarify, the Professional Membership offers the same advantages as the Associate and Pre-Professional memberships, including free or discounted admission to all of our events, access to members-only events and a listing in our Member Directory. The Pre-Professional membership offers an option for students and early-career professionals to join our organization at a reduced price. The Professional + Premier membership level provides enhanced exposure in our Membership Directory as well as a "Member Spotlight" feature on our website.
Can my firm join?
Yes! Group memberships can be paid for and managed by the firm while granting each individual their own access to membership benefits. We offer discounted Professional Membership to groups of three or more people. Please email the Membership Director membership@awaplusd.org to inquire for your firm or group. Free and/or discounted memberships are also a benefit we offer to sponsors — please contact our Director of Development or visit our Sponsorship page for more details.
Can a group of students join?
Yes! A school or student group can pay for multiple Pre-Professional memberships for their students in order to grant them access to our robust mentorship and career development focused programming and networking opportunities. Email the Membership Director at membership@awaplusd.org to set this up at any time.
How and when do I renew my membership?
The AWA+D membership calendar runs from October 1st through September 30th of the following year. October 1st is the renewal date for memberships, even if you join or renew your membership mid-year. Membership fees are prorated for members who join us for the first time after October 1st. We offer the option to sign up for automatic renewal billing on our website. You can also renew your membership manually each year on our website, or by mailing a check to our office.