2026 MGMC SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

The 2026 Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition awarded $26,000 in scholarships and prizes to 11 Houston-area high school students. The jury and committee were impressed with the amount of consideration and time put into each application and appreciated the students’ creative solutions to the 2026 design challenge. Each year the competition is open to Houston area high school students and hosted by Architecture Center Houston in partnership with the Houston Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.

The MGMC design competition emphasizes creative problem-solving and graphic presentation. This year, students were challenged with designing a community sporting center that would serve as both a neighborhood recreation space and a public viewing area for major sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup 2026.

In previous years, students have been asked to design an education center with a focus on sustainability, a community center, an animal shelter, a soccer stadium, and a high-speed rail station.  The MGMC Committee hosted a competition workshop and a project site tour to help the students learn basic architectural skills and understand the competition requirements.

Best Presentation
Star Center
Shymas A. Althla, Kimberly Bravo-Flores, Esther Olajide.
Miller Career & Technology Center
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Best Form
Sandor
Shesshele Querol Hipe
Alief Taylor High School

Best Model
Bayou City Commons
Joseph Estrada
Crosby High School   

Best Concept
Seashell Community Center
Celeste Vultaggio
Klein Oak High School

Most Sustainable
Green Groves Recreational Center
Armando Rivera
Porter High School