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SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Student Workshop & Competition Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 competition program will be announced at the workshop. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. \nThe Competition Committee hosts a workshop to help the students learn basic architectural design skills\, understand the competition requirements and meet the client. While students attend the workshop\, teachers and parents are welcome to attend an informational session about the program. \nProjects are due May 1\, 2026 and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony. \nAll Houston area high school students are eligible to participate regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nUpcoming Events:\n2026 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 7\n10:00 am\nLocation TBA \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, March 28\n10am-Noon\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002 \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-student-workshop-competition-kick-off/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Site Visit
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Michael G. Meyers Competition Committee for a walking tour of the 2026 project site and the surrounding neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for students to see the selected site and learn about the neighborhood’s history and architecture. \nThe tour will start at Guadalupe Plaza Park\, continue through East End\, and end at the project site along Buffalo Bayou. We will also have representatives from the East End District to welcome our group and provide information about the community. One of these representatives will serve as a judge for our competition. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA and local architectural firms and affiliates. The Competition Committee hosts a series of events to help the students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements. Projects are due in April and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Architecture Center Houston. All Houston area high school students are eligible to participate regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nFor more information about this year’s competition\, visit here. \nUpcoming Events:\n2026 Competition Project Site Tour\nSaturday\, February 7\n10:00 am\nLocation: Guadalupe Plaza Park\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX 77003 \nInterim Project Review\nSaturday\, March 28\n10am-Noon\nLocation: TBD \nProjects Due\nFriday\, May 1. Drop off at the Architecture Center Houston by 5:30pm\nSaturday\, May 2. Projects can also be dropped off between 10am-noon. \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-site-visit/
LOCATION:Guadalupe Plaza Park\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX 77003\, 2311 Runnels St\, Houston\, TX\, 77003
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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SUMMARY:2026 MGMC Interim Review
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the interim review is to provide students the opportunity to present their project in process to volunteer architects\, to receive constructive feedback\, troubleshoot design problems\, and answer questions. Students will meet with each architect for 10-15 minutes. \nThis event will also include a tour of CannonDesign. \nParking: CannonDesign has a parking garage that charges $4-$6. \nDeadline to register is Friday\, March 27. \nAn annual ideas competition with an emphasis on creative problem-solving and graphic presentation\, the Michael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition is sponsored by the Architecture Center Houston Foundation\, the Houston Chapter of AIA\, and local architectural firms and affiliates. The Competition Committee hosts a series of events to help the students learn basic architectural design skills and understand the competition requirements. Projects are due in April\, and the winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the Architecture Center Houston. All Houston-area high school students are eligible to participate\, regardless of class affiliation or age. Students are requested to enter only once per year as either a member of a team or as an individual. Teachers and Counselors are encouraged to promote this scholarship competition. \nUpcoming Events:\n \nProjects Due\nEach project MUST have a Student Project Form attached to the backside. Forms can be found here.\nFriday\, May 1\, by 5 pm or Saturday\, May 2\, 10am-noon.\nDeliver to Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, 77002 \nAwards Ceremony\nThursday\, May 7\n6:00 pm\nArchitecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, 77002\nRegister here
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/2026-mgmc-interim-review/
LOCATION:CannonDesign\, 3737 Buffalo Speedway #1200\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Ward":MAILTO:jennifer@aiahouston.org
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SUMMARY:Clays for College
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 5th Annual Clays for College shooting event\, a fundraiser supporting the MGMC Scholarship Fund\, on Monday\, March 30. What a fun way to help raise scholarship money for high school students as they prepare to become future Architects. This will be a day of support\, competition\, recreation\, and fun. Participation is open to all.\n\n EVENT SCHEDULE 11:30am                   Event Registration & Lunch 12:45pm                   Safety Briefing 1:00pm                     Course tournament and Four Man Flurry 3:30pm                     Award Ceremony and Reception\n\n TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION Register as a team or individual below. Clays for College Team – $900 – Deadline to register is March 23.Team of four (4)\, lunch\, golf cart\, and ammo. Individual Ticket – $300 – Deadline to register is March 23.Placed on a team of four (4)\, lunch\, golf cart\, and ammo. SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES – Available until March 14Sponsor registration can be found hereSponsorship purchases are tax-deductible as charitable contributions\n\nTitle Sponsor – $7\,000 Sponsorship recognition as “Title Sponsor” at Clays for College and the MGMC Award Ceremony. Scholarship named in recognition of Title Sponsor for 2026. Two teams of four (4) and benefits. Two four-man flurry tickets. Gold Sponsor – $3\,500  Sponsorship recognition at Clays for College and MGMC Award Ceremony. Scholarship named in recognition of Gold Sponsor for 2026. One team of four (4) and benefits. Golf Cart Sponsor – $5\,000 – sold outSponsorship recognition at Clays for College and MGMC Award Ceremony. Company-branded signage on team golf carts. One team of four (4) and benefits. Lunch Sponsor – $3\,000 – limited to two sponsors Sponsorship recognition at the lunch station and MGMC Award Ceremony. One team of four (4) and benefits. Beverage Sponsor – $3\,000  Sponsorship recognition at the beverage station\, golf carts\, and MGMC Award Ceremony. One team of four (4) and benefits.  ABOUT MGMCMichael G. Meyers Design & Scholarship Competition (MGMC) is an annual event sponsored by Architecture Center Houston Foundation and AIA Houston. This is an ideas competition for high school students that emphasizes creative problem-solving. Students participate in a series of events led by architects\, such as learning basic architectural drawing skills and understanding clients’ needs. Winning students receive scholarships to a university or college of their choice. The program has awarded over $250\,000.00 in scholarships over the years. And\, many of the past participants have returned to support the program after graduating from college with architecture degrees.Contact Jennifer Ward\, jennifer@aiahouston.org\, with any questions. \n\n\n\nSponsors\nGold Sponsor\n \nGolf Cart Sponsor\n \nBeverage Sponsor\n     
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/clays-for-college-2/
LOCATION:Greater Houston Sports Club\, 6700 McHard Rd\, Houston\, TX\, 77053\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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SUMMARY:MGMC 2026 Awards Ceremony & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 MGMC Award Ceremony! \nArchitecture Center Houston and AIA Houston will announce the winners of the 2026 Michael G. Meyers Design and Ideas Scholarship Competition. \nThis year’s MGMC award ceremony will be hosted at Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St\, Houston\, TX 77002 on May 7 at 6pm. \nPlease register if you plan to attend the ceremony. The reception is open to the public\, and families are encouraged to attend. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
URL:https://architecturehouston.org/event/mgmc-2026-awards-ceremony-reception/
LOCATION:Architecture Center Houston\, 902 Commerce St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
CATEGORIES:MGMC Design Competition Committee
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