The John A. Busby Jr. Medal is given to a young emerging professional recognizing noteworthy achievements in one or more of the following areas: design, management, education, AIA service, or public service.
Heli Shah’s commitment to the broad definition of Emerging Professionals has been exemplary, with the engagement of the next generation of leaders from K-12 to the excellence of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP).
As a leader, she has served on the AIA Atlanta Board of Directors, as AIA Atlanta YAF Chair, and on the Executive Committee of the CKLDP Program. She led efforts at an organization redesign of the YAF leadership pipeline and organized the involvement of dozens of AIA members in the creation of “The Soul of Reynoldstown” mural project. She has also served in key roles as a mentor, moderator, and panelist on important topics such as Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Women’s Leadership.
For her contributions to the profession, she is recognized and celebrated with the 2021 John A. Busby Jr. Medal.
