About THE EDRA AWARDS
EDRA Awards honor the accomplishments of distinguished EDRA members and sister organizations for their substantial contributions to the Environmental Design disciplines, environment and behavior research/practice, and EDRA's overall mission “to provide
a collaborative, multidisciplinary community to connect theory, research, teaching, and practice to recognize, create and advocate for environments that are responsive to diverse human needs. EDRA is committed to equity, inclusion, and respect
for all persons.
HISTORY OF EDRA AWARDS
In 1977, the Board of Directors established the EDRA Career Award to honor the accomplishments of distinguished members who had made substantial contributions to the discipline of environment and behavior research over their careers. This award was
joined later by the EDRA Service Award and the EDRA Achievement Award, to recognize other ways in which contributions to the field have been made. In addition to the individual awards, EDRA's Organization Award was established to recognize organizations
whose work contributes to EDRA's mission.
Please help us recognize our members by submitting your nominations for the 2026 EDRA Awards.
March 30, 2026 | Submission portals open
April 20, 2026 | Deadline for submission
End of April, 2026 | Notification to awardees
EDRA Career Award
The EDRA Career Award is given in recognition of a career of sustained and significant contributions to environment design research, practice, or teaching. Candidates must be current EDRA members in good standing.
EDRA Service Award
The EDRA Service Award is given in recognition of a specific contribution of service to the field or the organization that advances the field of environmental design research.
EDRA Achievement Award
The EDRA Achievement Award is given in recognition of a specific contribution or achievement that advances the field of environmental design research through the generation of knowledge, public service, or professional practice, for
the coherent recognizable body of work or activities by an individual or group.
EDRA Organization Award
The EDRA Organization Award is given in recognition of an organization whose work contributes to EDRA's mission to “facilitate the creation of environments that are responsive to human needs” and to encourage closer collaboration with
them in the future.
