The American Institute of Architects Northwest and Pacific Region (AIA NW&P Region) has announced that Thomas L. Bosworth, FAIA is the recipient of the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region 2012 Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest honor presented by the AIA NW&P Region.

Thomas L. Bosworth is a Professor Emeritus with the Department of Architecture at the University of Washington and a partner at Bosworth Hoedemaker, a Seattle firm that specialises in the custom design and renovation of high?end residences primarily in the Pacific Northwest.

The Medal of Honor was established to select and recognize an individual member of the AIA Northwest and Pacific Region who has consistently demonstrated excellence in design, the practice of architecture, architectural education, or service to the profession, which has promoted public understanding of architects and architecture, and who has made notable contributions unique to the AIA NW&P Region.