Orchids Beautification Awards

November 4, 2026 at Knoxville Museum of Art

stay tuned for nominations opening soon!

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.

Nomination Requirements:

The nomination form must be filled out completely with photos.
Property must be in Knox County.
Property cannot have received an Orchid Award in the past 10 years.
Property must not be private residences or areas restricted to certain users (i.e. members only).
Project must have occurred in the past 5 years.
Project must be completed at the time of submission.

Special Thanks to our 2025 Orchid Sponsors:

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