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Recognition and Awards

Professional Organization Involvement

American Institute of Architects, San Antonio Chapter – Madeline has and still serves in many capacities, the following being a partial list

  • Architecture Foundation of San Antonio – The Center for Architecture and the Building Arts Founding Partner, 2008
  • AIA National Convention 2007 Committee Co-Chair, raising $250,000 for the San Antonio Architecture Foundation
  • TSA Convention Committee, 1996
  • AIA Women-In-Design, helped in creation in 2002 – present
  • AIA Homes Tour Committee, 2002 and 2004
  • Development Services Department Committee, 2003 – present
  • AIA San Antonio Architectural Outreach Fund, created in 2002
  • Beaux Arts Ball Committee, multiple positions including Chair, 1998 – 2001
  • Board of Directors, 1996 – 2006
  • Chair of the Associate-Intern Committee, 1996 – 1998

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), 2002 – present

  • Elected to NAWBO’s National Presidents Assembly Steering Committee – 2014
  • Executive Member Partner, 2013 – present
  • Chapter President, 2010 – 2011
  • Corporate Partner Co-Chair, 2007 – 2008
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Co-Chair, 2007
  • Member Services Council, 2004 – 2006
  • Membership Chair, 2003

Community Organization Involvement:

  • St. PJ’s Children’s Home, 1996 – present, now Vice President of the Board of Directors
  • Marguerite Trenton Anz St. Peter – St. Joseph Children’s Home: Catholic Education Fund founded by Madeline Slay in 2007
  • Pro Bono Work to design a new home for a family who lost their home in a fire
  • Visitation House – a “safe haven” for women with children
  • Northside ISD Independent Study Mentorship Program
  • Northeast ISD Design & Technology Academy Mentorship Program
  • San Antonio ISD ACE Mentorship Program
  • College Internship Program
  • San Antonio ISD Citizens’ Oversight Committee
  • City of Balcones Heights Planning and Zoning Commission, 2006 – 2012
  • City of Balcones Heights Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, 2007 – 2012
  • City of Balcones:
    • Created Life in The Heights Foundation, 2011
    • Elected Official for City Council Place 2, 2012 – present

Awards, Recognitions, and Accolades for Business and Community Accomplishments:

  • SA Woman Magazine cover and feature article, July/August 2014 edition
  • ATHENA Leadership Award finalist for 2014
  • Inducted into the 2014 San Antonio Women’s Business Hall of Fame
  • SA Business Journal 2012 Women’s Leadership Awards: Volunteer Award
  • 2012 Constellation of Stars Award – SA Women’s Chamber of Commerce
  • 2003-04 Leadership San Antonio, Class of XXIX
  • Fast Track Companies 2004: Ranked No. 5 in San Antonio, by the SA Business Journal
  • 2004 NAWBO Entrepreneurial Leadership Award – Rising Star
  • 2005 SA Business Journal 40 under 40 Rising Star
  • Athena International Young Professional Award, 2008
  • Inner City 100: 2009 Madeline Anz Slay Architecture selected as one of the top 100 fastest growing inner city firms
  • Business Week Small Biz (June/July 2009 Issue) – True Grit: The Winners of the 11th Annual Inner City 100 Awards Madeline Anz Slay Architecture, PLLC ranked 33 out of 100 in the nation
  • Women in Construction – Builder/Architect – Madeline Anz Slay: Woman in Charge – San Antonio Edition, 2009 Special Issue
  • 2008 North Chamber Small Business Leader Award Recipient for Community Service
  • SA Woman Magazine, 2007 – Article regarding business
  • SA Business Journal, March 2005 – Small Business edition article
  • SA Business Journal, December 24, 2004 – Article “Rising Star”
  • SA Woman Magazine, September/October 2004 Issue – Role Model
  • June 12, 2004 edition of the SA Express-News Business Journal: “Up-and-Comer”

Awards, Recognition and Accolades for Architectural Accomplishments:

  • 2013 Mayor’s Choice Awards for The City of San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters
  • SA Business Journal 2012 Best in Commercial Real Estate: “Best Municipal Project: City of San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters” – June 2012 Special Edition
  • SA Business Journal 2012 Best in Commercial Real Estate: “Best Retail Lease: Whole Foods Market” – June 2012 Special Edition
  • Design + Architecture in Education Magazine – Project of Distinction: 2009 Education Showcase San Antonio College Academic Complex
  • SA Business Journal 2013 BEST Awards: “Best New Public Building: City of San Antonio Public Safety Headquarters” – April 2013
  • Sustainable Purpose Award – Women’s President Organization; Awarded to Madeline in recognition of her valuable contributions to innovation in successful sustainability
  • Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. – Excellence in Construction: Kronkosky Senior Center
  • South Texas Associated Builders & Contractors – Excellence in Construction: The Vineyard Shopping Center
  • 2004 Historic Preservation Award by the San Antonio Conservation Society for the restoration of the Harnisch-Walker House in King William, San Antonio, Texas

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Testimonials

I was very pleased with Madeline’s services and fees for my commercial projects, and I not only plan to use them for future projects, but would highly recommend them to an owner or developer to consider them for their projects.

Pat Bullinger

Westwood Venture LP

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Texas HUB ESBE | SBE | WBE | DBE | SCTRCA

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