Awards

2024

Best Residential/Hospitality
Engineering News Record Southwest (ENR) Regional Best Projects
The Global Ambassador Phoenix, AZ
Okland Construction

Best of the U.S.
Shaw Contract Design Awards
Clayco Regional Headquarters Phoenix, AZ
Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Office Interiors Project of the Year >40k SF
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Clayco Regional Headquarters Phoenix, AZ
Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Office Interiors Project of the Year <40k SF
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
SIHI Office Phoenix, AZ
Gensler

Hospitality Project of the Year
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
The Global Ambassador Phoenix, AZ
Nelsen Partners

Award of Merit: Commercial Office 20-75k SF
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter Design Awards
TruWest Credit Union Arizona HQ Tempe, AZ
RSP Architects

2023

Mixed-Use Project of the Year
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Scottsdale Entrada Scottsdale, AZ
SmithGroup

Office Project of the Year
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
The Grove Phoenix, AZ
Nelsen Partners

2022

Office Project of the Year
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Union Building 1 Mesa, AZ
DAVIS

Mixed-Use Project of the Year
NAIOP - AZ Chapter
The Grove Phoenix, AZ
Nelsen Partners

Caudill Award
Exhibit of School Architecture

Learning By Design Magazine’s Architectural & Interior Design Outstanding Project Award
Learning By Design Magazine

Redbud Elementary School Round Rock, TX
PBK Architects

2021

Office Interiors Project of the Year
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
DoorDash Tempe, AZ
McCarthy Nordburg

Best Industrial Project of the Year <200k SF
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Skybridge Arizona 106 & 107 Phoenix, AZ
ADM Group

2020

Mixed-Use Project of the Year
NAIOP - AZ Chapter
The Watermark Tempe, AZ
Nelsen Partners

Office Tenant Improvement >40k SF of the Year
NAIOP - AZ Chapter
Zovio Headquarters Chandler, AZ
McCarthy Nordburg

Spec Office Project of the Year
NAIOP - AZ Chapter
The Grand 2 at Papago Park Phoenix, AZ
Lincoln Property Group

Best Cultural/Worship Project
Engineering News Record - ENRSouthwest
Sierra Linda Performing Arts Center Tolleson, AZ
ADM Group & McCarthy Building Co.

Award of Merit: K-12 Education
Engineering News Record - ENRSouthwest
Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School Marana, AZ
Corgan & Chasse Building Team

Best Educational Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Dove Mountain CSTEM K-8 School Marana, AZ
Corgan & Chasse Building Team

Best Mixed-Use Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Block 23 Phoenix, AZ
Omniplan Architects

Best Office Interiors Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Zovio Headquarters Chandler, AZ
McCarthy Nordburg

Excellence in Interior Design
American School & University
West Point High School Tolleson, AZ
ADM Group

Award of Merit - Outdoor Lighting Design
Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) Awards
Hearne Plaza Parking Garage Gilbert, AZ
BWS Architects

Public Works Project of the Year - Transportation < $25m
American Public Works Association (APWA) - AZ
Hearne Plaza Parking Garage Gilbert, AZ
BWS Architects

2019

Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Award of Merit
Engineering News Record (ENR) Regional Best Projects
The Grand 2 Tempe, AZ
Lincoln Property Group

Best Hotel Project
NEWHonors Awards
AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
RSP Architects

Best Industrial Built-to-Suit Project
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Ball Manufacturing Plant Goodyear, AZ
Renaissance Companies

Best Mixed-Use Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Union Tempe (Electrical only) Tempe, AZ
Wilson Electric

Best Office Interiors
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Indeed - Regional Office Scottsdale, AZ
Corgan

Best Office Project < 200k SF
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Northern Trust Building II Tempe, AZ
DAVIS

Component Design Award - Merit Award
American Institute of Architects
Cloud Song Center & Indigenous Institute Scottsdale Community College
Architekton and MCCCD

Outstanding Designs: Community Use
American School & University
The Madison Center for the Arts Phoenix, AZ
ADM Group

Unbuilt Honor Award
American Institute of Architects
Roosevelt Land Yacht Club, Phoenix, AZ
Shepley Bulfinch

2018

Award of Merit Renovation/Restoration
Engineering News Record - ENR
Salt River Project (SRP) - Project Administration Building Tempe, AZ
Corgan | Mortenson

Best Medical Office Project
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Arizona Oncology (AOR) Tempe, AZ
Ryan Companies

Best Office Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
CBRE - Workplace 360 Office Phoenix, AZ
Gensler

Best Office Tenant Improvement >30k SF of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Marina Heights Building 600 Tempe, AZ
DAVIS | Ryan Companies

Best Retail Project of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Alliance Bank Gilbert, AZ
DAVIS

Best Small Project
Engineering News Record - ENR
Cloud Song Center & Indigenous Institute Scottsdale Community College
Architekton

Environmental Excellence Award | Energy & Technology Innovation- Crescordia Award
Valley Forward
Peoria Police Patrol Services Building City of Peoria, AZ
Corgan | City of Peoria 

Healthy Communities, Sustainable Workplaces - Award of Distinction
Valley Forward
CBRE - Workplace 360 Phoenix, AZ
Gensler

Redevelopment Project of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
The Quad, Scottsdale, AZ
Gensler

2017

Best Infill Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Ditech at Discovery Business Campus Tempe, AZ
DAVIS

Best Office Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Marina Heights - Buildings 300, 400 + 450 Tempe, AZ
DAVIS

Heavy Medals Award, Climate Champion
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Arizona Chapter
International Pavilion Northern Arizona University
RSP Architects

Heavy Medals Award, Leader Award for Green Schools
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Arizona Chapter
Coding Academy Phoenix Union High School District
ADM Group

Office Build-to-Suit of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Marina Heights - Buildings 300, 400 + 450 Tempe, AZ
DAVIS

People's Choice Award
United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Arizona Chapter
Coding Academy Phoenix Union High School District
ADM Group

2016

Arizona Public Service Energy Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Arizona
International Pavilion Northern Arizona University
RSP Architects

Best Education Project, Honorable Mention
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Coding Academy Phoenix Union High School District
ADM Group

Best Public Project, Honorable Mention
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Hohokam Stadium & Lew Wolff Training Complex City of Mesa
Gensler

Buildings & Structures: Commercial + Institutional
Valley Forward Association
International Pavilion Northern Arizona University
RSP Architects

Component Design Citation Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Arizona
Bryant Tree-Ring Laboratory University of Arizona
Richard + Bauer Architects

Crescordia Award
Valley Forward Association
International Pavilion Northern Arizona University
RSP Architects

Gold Heart Award in Recognition of Exemplary Service and Innovation
Advancing Achievers Technology and Cybersecurity University (AATC)
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Golden Nugget of Merit
Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC)
Saint Marc USA Huntington Beach, CA
PHX Architecture

Honor Award
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona
Coding Academy Phoenix Union High School District
ADM Group

Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Western Mountain Region
Student Portal Complex Mesa Community College
Imirzian Architects

Best Office Build-to-Suit of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Marina Heights - Building 500 Tempe, AZ
Ryan Companies

Best Office Tenant Improvement of the Year
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Marina Heights - Building 500 Tempe, AZ
Ryan Companies

Southwest Best: Office/Retail/Mixed-Use Project
Engineering News Record (ENR)
ViaSat at ASU Research Park Tempe, AZ
Gensler

Southwest Construction: Best Green Project
Engineering News Record (ENR)
International Pavilion Northern Arizona University
RSP Architects

2015

Construction: Best Sports/Entertainment Project, Award of Merit
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
Oakland A's Hohokam Stadium and Lew Wolff Training Complex, City of Mesa
Gensler

Goodwin Design Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona Chapter
Oakland A's Hohokam Stadium and Lew Wolff Training Complex, City of Mesa
Gensler

PRIDE Award: Creativity on a Budget, Award of Merit
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Confidential Project, Phoenix, AZ
Gensler

PRIDE Award: Single Space, Award of Merit
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Rose Law Group Lobby, Scottsdale, AZ
Gensler

Project of the Year
Associated Minority Contractors of America (AMCA)
Marina Heights - Building D, Tempe, AZ
Ryan Companies US

Project of the Year (Structures) $25 - 75 Million
American Public Works Association (APWA), Arizona
City of Peoria Sports Complex Improvement Project
Dick and Fritsche Design Group

2014

Best Higher Education/Research Project
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
McCord Hall, Arizona State University
RSP Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Best Public Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
McCord Hall, Arizona State University
RSP Architects, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award
Arizona Forward Environmental Excellence Awards
Estrella Hall Expansion + Remodel, Estrella Mountain Community College
Richard + Bauer

Heroes of Education, Glendale Community College
Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Colorado
Hannelly Center Expansion + Remodel, Phoenix College
RNL

PRIDE Award: Design Excellence for Education Remodel
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
T-1 Building Remodel, Glendale Community College
Deutsch Architecture Group

2013

Award of Merit
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Natural Sciences Building, Scottsdale Community College
Allen + Philp

Best Hospitality Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Hotel Palomar, Phoenix, AZ
HACI Mechanical Contractors, W J Maloney

Best K-12 Education Project
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
Rancho Solano Ventura Campus, Scottsdale, AZ
Ayers Saint Gross

Best Multi-Family Project
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Maravilla Luxury Retirement Village, Scottsdale, AZ
Allen + Philp

Best of 50+ Housing Awards, Continuing Care Retirement Community: Gold Award
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Maravilla Luxury Retirement Village, Phases 1 & 2, Scottsdale, AZ
Allen + Philp

Environmental Excellence Award
Arizona Forward
1928 Buckeye Educational Center, Estrella Mountain Community College
Michael Wilson Kelly-Architects, Ltd

Library Building Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Senior Living/Healthcare Finalist
Hospitality Design (HD) Awards
Maravilla Luxury Retirement Village, Scottsdale, AZ
Allen + Philp

2012

#1 Electrical and #2 Mechanical Engineering Company
Arizona Big Media: Ranking Arizona
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Award of Merit in Design in a Public Facility
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Southwest Chapter
South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Citation Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Life Sciences Building, Paradise Valley Community College
Marlene Imirzian & Associates

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award, Buildings and Structures, Commercial & Mixed Use
Valley Forward
DPR Construction Regional Office (Cx Services), Phoenix, AZ
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Excellence in Design in Education
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Southwest Chapter
South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona Chapter
South Mountain Community Library, Phoenix, AZ
Richard + Bauer

2011

Architects Medal
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Life Sciences Building, Paradise Valley Community College
Marlene Imirzian & Associates

Architectural Portfolio Citation Award
American School and University
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Best Green Project
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center, Waddell, AZ
DWL Architects

Environmental Excellence Award, Award of Merit
Valley Forward Association
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award, Building and Structures, Institutional
Valley Forward Association
Life Sciences Building, Paradise Valley Community College
Marlene Imirzian & Associates

Excellence in Achievement Award
Tilt-Up Concrete Association
White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center, Waddell, AZ
DWL Architects

Higher Education Award of Merit
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
Student Resource Center, Central New Mexico Community College
AECOM

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Honorable Mention-New Landmark
Library Journal
White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center, Waddell, AZ
DWL Architects

Most Sustainable Building Award
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center, Waddell, AZ
DWL Architects

Project Achievement - New Construction > $10 Million
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
White Tank Branch Library & Nature Center, Waddell, AZ
DWL Architects

2010

Builder Awards Winner: Heavy Commercial
ICF
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Citation Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
City Hall Central Plant, City of Peoria

Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Gold Medal Award
Building of America
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Natural Sciences Building, Scottsdale Community College
Richard + Bauer

Honorable Mention: Best Educational Project Award
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

Kemper Goodwin Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
City of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, AZ
John Douglas

Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Life Sciences Building, Paradise Valley Community College
Marlene Imirzian & Associates

Project of the Year: Structures ($5 - 25 million)
American Public Works Association (APWA)
City of Peoria Courts Expansion, AZ
Dick and Fritsche Design Group (DFDG)

2009

Best of Cultural Category
McGraw Hill Construction & Southwest Contractor
Japanese Friendship Garden, City of Phoenix
Studio4Design

Honorable Mention - Higher Education Category
McGraw Hill Construction & Southwest Contractor
Life Sciences Building, Glendale Community College
Gould Evans Associates

Best Redevelopment Project in Arizona
Arizona Real Estate & Development (AZRE) RED Awards
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

Collaboration Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award, Building and Structures, Institutional
Valley Forward Association
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

2008

Best Green Project
Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

Best of Public 'Green' Buildings
Southwest Contractor Magazine
Polytechnic Campus Academic Buildings, Arizona State University
Gould Evans Associates

Honor Unbuilt Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Ironwood Hall, Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Architekton

PRIDE Award: Outstanding Team on a Design Project
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
CVS/Caremark, Scottsdale, AZ
Dick and Fritsche Design Group (DFDG)

Top Ten Green Projects
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Committee on the Environment's (COTE)
Cesar Chavez Library, City of Laveen Village, AZ
Line & Space

2007

Best of the West Award for Higher Education
Phoenix Business Journal
Rio Salado Lifelong Learning Center, Phoenix, AZ
Michael Wilson-Kelly Architects, Ltd.

Best of, Public Project under $10 Million
McGraw Hill Construction & Southwest Contractor
Cesar Chavez Library, Laveen Village, AZ
Line & Space

Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
Wells Fargo Data Center

Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award
Valley Forward Association
Cesar Chavez Library, City of Laveen Village, AZ
Line & Space

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Cesar Chavez Library, City of Laveen Village, AZ
Line & Space

Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Cesar Chavez Library, City of Laveen Village, AZ
Line & Space

PRIDE Award: Excellence for Environmental Design
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building 2, Arizona State University
Richard + Bauer

2006

Award of Merit
Valley Forward Association
North Mountain Park Visitor's Center, Phoenix, AZ
Douglas Architecture

Award of Merit
Arizona Governor's Award for Energy Efficiency
Wells Fargo Plaza Central Plant Replacement
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Award of Merit
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award: Building and Structures, Industrial and Public Works
Valley Forward Association
North Tempe Multi-Generational Center, Tempe, AZ
Michael Wilson-Kelly Architects, Ltd.

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award: Site Development and Landscape, Urban Plazas
Valley Forward Association
Arizona State University Foundation Building, Tempe, AZ
Architekton/Gould Evans

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
University of Arizona, Meinel Optical Sciences Expansion Building
Richard & Bauer Architecture

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
University of Arizona, Meinel Optical Sciences Expansion Building
Richard & Bauer Architecture

Honor Award
Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) Excellence Awards
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Honor: Innovation in Sustainable Design
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), American Library Association (ALA)
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Lab of the Year High Honors
Research and Design-Lab of the Year
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

PRIDE Award: Best of Show
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

PRIDE Award: Design Excellence in the Educational+Institutional Category
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

2005

Award of Merit
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Best Green Building
Southwest Contractor
Arizona State University Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Building (ISTB) 2, Tempe, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award: Wells Fargo Hi-Rise Central Plant
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award: Wells Fargo Plaza Central Plant
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

Environmental Excellence: Crescordia Award
Valley Forward Association
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Grand Award-Best in the West-Public Building
Builder Magazine Golden Nugget
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Grand Award-Best in the West-Sustainable Building
Builder Magazine Golden Nugget
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

Honor Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Western Mountain Region
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

PRIDE Award of Merit: Product Design
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Southwest Chapter
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

PRIOR

2004 Award of Merit
Valley Forward Association
YMCA Ahwatukee Foothills Branch, Phoenix, AZ
Architekton

2004 Award of Merit: Unbuilt
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
Desert Broom Branch Library, Cave Creek, AZ
Richard + Bauer

2004 Merit Award
American Institute of Architects (AIA), Arizona
YMCA Ahwatukee Foothills Branch, Phoenix, AZ
Architekton

1998 Best Architectural Design
McGraw Hill Construction & Southwest Contractor
Loloma Station, Scottsdale, AZ
Douglas Sydnor Architects

1998 Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award: Glendale Community College Central Plant
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
Energy Systems Design (Prime)

1997 Engineering Excellence Award-Grand Award: Orpheum Theatre Restoration
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), Arizona Chapter
Energy Systems Design (Prime)