The AIA Michigan President’s Scholarship was established to salute and acknowledge outstanding community and political leadership in future architects, and to recognize past AIA Michigan (AIAM) Presidents. Each year, MAF honors the founders of this scholarship. In 2026, we are honoring architect Michael A. Marshburn, AIA, 1991 AIA Michigan president and 2004-2006 Michigan Architectural Foundation president.
Known as a strong leader with a dry sense of humor, Michael dedicated several years to both AIA Michigan and MAF. Michael attended Miami University and began his career in Kalamazoo with Arnold Bunkley, which merged with TMP Architecture in 2001. He was active in his community and served on the Chamber of Commerce, the Portage Zoning Board, the Historic District Commission, and the Kalamazoo Public Arts Commission.
He played a significant role in Michigan Architectural Foundation’s transformation from 501c3 under AIA Michigan’s board to an independent nonprofit organization. As a leader, he used both his skills and drive to make organizational changes effective. He was recognized for his achievements and activism by receiving the AIA Michigan Robert Hastings Award in 1999, and both the AIA Southwest President’s Award and the AIA Michigan Gold Medal in 2007.
AIA Michigan President’s Scholarship
Founded 1992
Amount Awarded Annually: $10,000
Total Amount Awarded to Date: $129,000
Number of Recipients to Date: 32
AIA Michigan President’s Scholarship Founders
Evie Asken, FAIA Gene DiLaura, FAIA Paul Bowers, FAIA Robert Greager, FAIA
Norm Hamman Sr., AIA Roger Margerum, FAIA Michael Marshburn, AIA James Morrison, AIA
Art Nelson, AIA Jay Pettit, FAIA Carl Roehling, FAIA James Shane, AIA
Dick Slocum, AIA Bruce Smith, FAIA Les Tincknell, FAIA Frederick Wigen, AIA
Robert Wold, FAIA