You’ve Got 5 Minutes: Express Yourself!


On behalf of the AIA Dallas Women in Architecture Network, we invite you to apply to present at our next event, You’ve Got 5 Minutes, on Wednesday, September 24th at Pella’s showroom in Dallas!

Our YG5M: Express Yourself is intended to showcase women’s creativity in architecture and design (both built and unbuilt). Six women will be selected, and each woman will be given 5 minutes to present their project/ design (from their submission).

Submission Guidelines:

  • The competition is open to all women practicing or studying in the field of architecture in the DFW community.
  • Entrants can present on any design or project they have worked on, either individually or with a group. We specifically would like entrants to submit a design/project that has great meaning to them as a woman in the industry.
  • If you submit a group project, please include their names/ firms in the application and presentation (if selected).
  • There are no restrictions on project completion dates and submissions can describe projects that are conceptual, planned, or realized.
  • Entrants must complete the application and email the completed applications to Amanda Adler & Diana Anda at dallaswia@gmail.com by 6:00 pm on Wednesday, August 27th.
  • Attach presenter headshot along with your application. (to be used for our marketing and programs)
  • The Jury will select 6 presenters and will notify all entrants by Wednesday, September 3rd.
  • The 6 entrants elected to present at the event will be asked to submit their PowerPoint or PDF presentation by 6:00 pm on Friday, September 19th.

We look forward to seeing your application!


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