Thank you for an amazing Orchids 2025!
We’ll see everyone in 2026!

 

Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchids Beautification Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings, public art, and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the local landscape. In addition to traditional categories such as New Architecture, Redesign/Reuse, Outdoor Space, and Public Art, Keep Knoxville Beautiful highlights the accomplishments and sustainable efforts of our valuable volunteers, community partners, and green organizations and businesses.

 

Special Thanks to our 2025 Orchid Sponsors:

Thank you to the table hosts

BarberMcMurry Architects, Carex Design Group, City of Knoxville, Cope Architecture, Dogwood Arts, Hardin Valley Team Up To Clean Up, Knox County, Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, Legacy Parks Foundation, Michael Graves, Oakwood Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association, and Trees Knoxville

 

ORCHID WINNERS 2025

 

Community Project

  • ReOak - Oakwood-Lincoln Park

Green at Work

  • WM 

New Architecture 

  • Agriculture & Natural Resources Building, UTIA

Outdoor Space

  • Lakeshore Park Pavilions

Public Art

  • Pier 865 at Cradle of Country Music Park 

Redesign/Reuse 

  • Johnson Architecture Headquarters

Regreening

  • UTK Regional Stormwater Park

Volunteer of the Year

  • Sylvia and Wayne McLaurin

Adopt-A-Road Group of the Year

  • Theta Chi

Felicia Award

  • Sarah Brobst

Mary Lou Horner Award

  • Ijams Nature Center

City of Knoxville Bright Spot

  • Augusta Quarry

Knox County Bright Spot

  • French Broad Veterans Memorial Park

Knox County Schools Bright Spot

  • Fulton High School Outdoor Classroom and Garden

For a list of previous winners click here.