About ASHE

Vista Awards

ASHE is your source to recognize teamwork in the design and construction of the health care physical environment.

Since 1993, the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) and the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health (AIA/AAH) have provided professionals with an opportunity to gain national recognition for their design and construction initiatives through the Vista Award program.

Vista Awards are given in three different categories:

Award for New Construction

This Vista award is presented to an organization that has constructed a new facility essentially from the ground up. The new facility may be connected to an existing facility, but the building must have its own identity and be a new space.

Award for Renovation

This award is presented to an organization that has altered the existing conditions or added new space to existing structures. The original building envelope must remain essentially intact.

Award for Infrastructure

This award is presented to an organization that has modified or replaced major portions of a facility's utility generation, distribution, or control systems. This type of project involves significant project planning.