Jilliana Pilutti is the 2026 recipient of the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement award.
Jilliana is an outstanding civic-minded student leader at Illinois Tech, pursuing a co-terminal Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in structural engineering, and a Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering. She is a recipient of several notable awards, including the Architecture Education Award for a Feature Project, first place in the Association of Licensed Architects Student Merit Award, and the Leadership Academy Scholarship. Highlighting her commitment to social responsibility and mentorship.
In addition to her studies, Jilliana has an impressive list of contributions to the community, at Illinois Tech and beyond. These contributions display her commitment to leadership and civic engagement.
As a Gensler Architectural Intern, Jilliana contributed to transportation and retail architecture projects in Detroit, supported multiple design competitions, and collaborated on an intern-led research initiative focused on revitalizing an underserved Chicago neighborhood. This initiative brought her commitment to community directly into her professional work. She has also volunteered as a construction worker with the Habitat for Humanity and Project C.U.R.E, which is the word's largest distributor of donated medical supplies, equipment, and international medical relief services to doctors and nurses in more than 135 countries.
Jilliana Pilutti exemplifies the spirit of civic engagement and leadership that the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award seeks to honor. Her dedication to creating positive change through technology, leadership, and community engagement is truly inspiring.
Congratulations Jilliana!