THE JOSEPH P. RILEY JR. AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN URBAN DESIGN In 2010, the American Architectural Foundation and the United States Conference of Mayors created the Riley Award to recognize mayors whose commitment to excellence in urban design reflects the outstanding example set by the award’s namesake. Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley was honored with the inaugural Riley Award at the Accent on Architecture Gala in Washington, D.C., on February 4, 2011.