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Mission and Vision

‘100 Years: Celebrate the past, Envision the future.'  

In 2022, AWA+D celebrated 100 years of service to members, the design professions and the community. In 2023, we have moved on to our future with creation of a new Strategic Plan. 

Successful Strategic Plans are based on a mutually held belief in an organization’s mission, vision and values. As AWA+D's Executive Board launches into the planning process, it is essential that we gather your insights as our stakeholders.

The responses to the questions that follow will be used to shape the strategic focus for the Association as an organization, as well as how to best support our members. Your answers will be confidential and are being managed by a third party.

Participation should take no more than 10 minutes of your time, please complete the survey no later than September 30. Thank you in advance for your participation!

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* 1. "Who do we exist for?" A stakeholder is defined as "an individual or group of individuals with a vested interest or concern for an organization." Based on this understanding, who are AWA+D's stakeholders?

Rank the options below from '1' to '9', with '1' being the primary stakeholders and '9' being not a stakeholder.

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* 2. Our mission: The Association for Women in Architecture and Design’s mission is to advance and support women in the allied fields of architecture and design. We encourage and foster high levels of achievement by providing educational programming, mentoring, and illuminating career opportunities for students and professionals in these fields. We cultivate awareness of the value and advancements created by our profession

An organization's mission is an outward statement of its purpose and what it offers to its stakeholders. It clearly and succinctly conveys how it intends to serve its members, community, employees, and other invested parties.

How relevant is this mission statement for the issues and challenges that currently face the organization? Please rank on the sliding scale, with 10 being Completely Relevant and 1 being Not Relevant at All.

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* 3. A vision statement is an inward statement that describes where the organization wants to be in the future. It informs culture, engagement, and investment, and transforms mission into mission effectiveness by serving as the litmus test against which decisions are made.

Describe what success will look like for AWA+D as an organization five years from now.

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* 4. Please use the link below for a list of core values that are common for organizations. Carefully review and provide the five values that you believe should be reflected by AWA+D.

Brene Brown, Dare to Lead List of Values

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* 5. Building on the vision exercise at AWA+D's June symposium, what do you see as the greatest OPPORTUNITIES for architecture and design practice?

Rank the options below from '1' to '6', with '1' being the most significant opportunity and '6' being the least significant.  

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* 6. Building on the vision exercise at AWA+D's June symposium, what do you see as the greatest THREATS to architecture and design practice?

Rank the options below from '1' to '6', with '1' being the greatest threat and '6' being the least threat.

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* 7. Building on the vision exercise at AWA+D's June symposium, what do you see as the largest societal issues in architecture and design practice?

Rank the options below from '1' to '6', with '1' being the most significant issue and '6' being the least significant issue.

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* 8. AWA+D was built on the premise that, by creating inclusive spaces that support women in architecture and design, the trajectory of design thinking, leadership and practice can change. At this inflection point in your career, where do you need the greatest support ?

Rank the options below from '1' to '8', with '1' being needing the most support and '8' being need no support.

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* 9. Please provide additional comments if desired.

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