Regional AIA Presents Milliken Legacy Award

Spartanburg, SC, Oct. 24, 2012 -- The South Atlantic Region of the American Institute of Architects presented its inaugural Roger Milliken, Honorary AIA Legacy Award posthumously to former Milliken CEO, Roger Milliken.

AIA plans to honor leaders within its client community with the award every three years at the AIA South Atlantic Region conference.

The award is presented to those who use architectural services and believe that good design matters.

                                       
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