Last month, architectural record held its second annual Women in Architecture Forum and Awards in New York, with a packed crowd of architects (mostly women but some enthusiastic men) joining in the celebration. Chosen by an independent jury, the award winners represent a broad and powerful range of contributions to the profession as designers, thinkers, explorers, and mentors. They are Billie Tsien, Design Leader; Meejin Yoon, New Generation Leader; Marilyn Jordan Taylor, Educator; Anna Dyson, Innovator; and Pat Sapinsley, Activist.

RECORD’s awards program not only honors these professionals’ achievements, but also casts a strong light on the accomplishments of all women in architecture—for whom advancement in the field remains extremely tough. While women now make up 44 percent of enrollment in architecture schools, only 18 percent of licensed architects are women, and far fewer are principals in firms.