The AIA Connecticut J.E.D.I. Challenge is designed to inspire and incentivize AIA Connecticut member firms to increase gender and racial diversity in their firms and the profession.

The Challenge is available to firms of various sizes and from all regions within Connecticut. Participation is voluntary and aims to contribute to dismantling both the perception and the actuality of systemic diversity gaps in the architectural profession. Its purpose is to support AIA Connecticut member firms by providing a roadmap for actively achieving tangible short- and long-term results.

In October of each year, a survey is distributed to all firms that made a J.E.D.I. Challenge Pledge to assess the extent of their adoption of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (J.E.D.I.) initiatives. In recognition of their commendable J.E.D.I. strategies and efforts, we recognize small, medium, and large firms whose aggregated responses scored 30% or higher beyond the baseline score. 

Awardees are listed in alphabetical order, not based on score.