Colleagues from AIA NJ consider Penschow to be a critically influential member of the organization. Brian is active in legislative and government affairs, equity/ diversity and inclusion, custom residential architects’ network and small firm exchange, public affairs, and New Jersey’s Architects’ PAC, the political action committee that fosters relationships between architects and legislators. Brian is a practicing architect in New Jersey. “I am deeply honored by this award. I don’t do any of this for the recognition. I do it to make the profession better,” says Brian.