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