ACA WA Registration Prize 2025
ACA WA proudly continues its tradition of awarding the ACA Registration Prize, a $1,000 grant recognising two outstanding professionals who excel in Part 2 of the Architectural Practice Exam (APE). This year’s recipients, Stephanie Hanlon and Irene Chan, were presented with their certificates by ACA WA Committee Member Kahla Murphy and Rondo Representative Kaylee Hyland during a recent ceremony.
This prize highlights the business aspects of architectural practice among emerging professionals while acknowledging the significance of the registration journey. The initiative receives generous support from WA Platinum Sponsor, Rondo.
Insights from our winners
On beginning the registration journey:
“My best advice to anyone considering or starting the registration process would be to lean on those around you. Your colleagues, peers, and industry mentors represent an invaluable knowledge resource that will significantly aid your registration journey. Having had the opportunity to learn from professionals both within and outside my office during this process, I can confidently say their support and expertise were instrumental in helping me achieve registration.”— Stephanie Hanlon
On the professional significance of the prize:
“This recognition holds tremendous value for me,” reflects Irene. “It validates the intensive work, dedicated study, and professional growth I’ve experienced throughout my career development and reinforces my enduring passion for architecture.” — Irene Chan
Congratulations to both Stephanie and Irene on this well-deserved achievement!