July 9, 2018 — Thirty-nine buildings have been nominated for the 2018 People’s Choice Awards, presented by the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One of those buildings is our very own UF Health Heart & Vascular and Neuromedicine hospitals.

The People’s Choice Competition showcases the best public facing architecture in Florida completed in the past five years. We are proud and honored to be nominated by the Florida AIA.

To vote for the heart and near hospitals, click our direct link here or go to http://www.floridapeopleschoice.com/ and select Gainesville in the search function on the top right side of the page. Once you are directed to the heart and neuro hospital page, click “Yes!” to vote. The box will turn red, letting you know your vote has been accepted.

You are able to vote as often as you would like! We encourage you to join in on the fun and vote daily from all your desktop and mobile devices.

Currently, we are in sixth place! Visit the current standings page daily to see how we are doing. Voting is open until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 20.

Results of voting will be announced at AIA Florida’s Annual Convention on July 21. Nominated projects that receive the most online votes will be featured in the Florida/Caribbean Architecture magazine.