The field of architecture is filled with annual awards and accolades conferred to those who shape the present and future built environment through practice, research, and teaching.This past year has proved another full one in terms of such honors. From brilliant curators to champions of labor rights, sustainability, and social justice to academics and students, those recognized for their unique contributions to architecture and the built environment are truly deserving as the faces, lifeblood, and inspiring future of our profession.Below is our curated selection of some of the most notable award-winning architects, designers, and academics from this past year in chronological order.