AWARDS + RECOGNITION
McCarty Holsaple McCarty is honored to announce that the University of Tennessee Zeanah Engineering Complex in Knoxville, Tennessee, has been selected for publication in Endeavor Business Media’s American School & University 2023 Architectural Portfolio for Outstanding Design.
American School AND University Architectural Portfolio Outstanding Design
2023
MHM was recognized for two projects at the 2023 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Gala - a Citation award for Appalachian Oasis, MHM’s inaugural research project, and an Honorable Mention for the Maker Exchange.
In addition, Cameron Bolin and Justin Hare received Presidential Citations for their contributions to AIA East Tennessee.
AIA EAST TENNESSEE Citation AWARD & Honorable Mention
2023
LEARNING BY DESIGN Fall 2023 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence
2023
The University of Tennessee's Zeanah Engineering Complex and Webb School of Knoxville’s Middle School Innovation Center have received Outstanding Project Awards in the LEARNING BY DESIGN Magazine’s Fall 2023 Architectural and Interior Design Awards of Excellence edition. The Middle School Innovation Center was recognized in the Media Center category and the UTK Zeanah Engineering Complex for New Construction.
PARK(ING) DAY
Community Leader
2023
MHM partnered with Ross/Fowler, Cultivate Sourcing Group, and non-profit partner Ijams Nature Center to create a display intended to reuse and recycle downed trees from storms in Knoxville to create natural playscapes for children and families to enjoy at Ijams.
The team was honored with the Community Leader award which recognized the display as the most connected to the community - producing a magical experience when participants have an emotional connection that happens when we are part of something bigger than ourselves.
Greater Knoxville Area Top Workplaces
2023
McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects was recognized as one of Knoxville’s 2023 Top Workplaces! The Knoxville News Sentinel has recognized 64 Companies and Organizations in the Greater Knoxville Area as Top Workplaces for 2023, and we are honored to be among the top 12 in the 35-99 company size category. We are thankful to our incredible, dedicated staff for making MHM Architects and Interior Designers such a great place to work.
On behalf of American Schools and University, the University of Tennessee's Zeanah Engineering Complex and Webb School of Knoxville’s Upper School Achievement Center have received Outstanding Design Awards in the 2023 Educational Interiors Showcase. The Upper School Achievement Center was recognized in the Libraries/Media Centers category and the UTK Zeanah Engineering Complex in the Technology/STEM Centers category.
American schools and university educational interiors showcase outstanding design
2023
For the seventh year in a row, MHM was recognized by AIA Tennessee with a 2023 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award. We are honored to have been recognized for this award since its inception and will continue to provide a culture of support for emerging professionals.
AIA Tennessee TOP EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
FRIENDLY FIRM
2023
KNOX HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARDS -
pRESERVATION sTEWARDSHIP
2023
Home Federal Bank received the Preservation Stewardship award at the 2023 Knox Heritage Preservation Awards. MHM is honored to be the design team restoring the historic 517 Market Street building in downtown Knoxville.
Orchid Award
new architecture
2023
Orchid Award
Bright Spot Award
2023
MHM was honored to have four projects nominated for the Keep Knoxville Beautiful 2023 Orchid Awards. 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.
We are proud to announce that the University of Tennessee’s Zeanah Engineering Complex received an Orchid in the category of New Construction, the mural at the Maker Exchange received an Orchid in the Public Art category, and the Maker Exchange won the Bright Spot Award from the City of Knoxville.
American School AND University Architectural Portfolio
2022
MHM is proud to announce that the Webb School of Knoxville – Middle School Innovation Center was the only middle school project nationally to receive a citation award for design.
The project is based on a desire to integrate technology and hands-on making with core academic subjects. It offers students a variety of spaces to collaborate, innovate, and explore.
AIA Tennessee TOP EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
FRIENDLY FIRM
2022
MHM was recognized by AIA Tennessee with a 2022 Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Award. The award recognizes firms that foster opportunities for leadership and provide a culture of support for emerging professionals (EPs). MHM’s EPs are integrally involved in the firm’s innovation, sustainability, research, and community outreach initiatives.
AIA East Tennessee Honor Award
2022
MHM received the AIA East Tennessee Honor Award in the Renovation / Restoration category for their work on the Home Federal Bank’s Administrative Services Office at the annual Design Awards Gala.
AIA Tennessee TOP EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
FRIENDLY FIRM
2021
MHM was once again recognized as an AIA Tennessee EP (Emerging Professional) Friendly Firm. We are proud to have been recognized for this award since its inception in 2017 and will continue to offer exemplary support and opportunities for Emerging Professionals to grow in our profession.
MHM Architects & Interior Designers received an Honor Award for the Webb School of Knoxville Innovation Center and a Merit Award for the University of Tennessee Student Union at the Annual AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Gala.
AIA EAST TENNESSEE merit & HONOR AWARDs
2021
aia East Tennessee top emerging professionals citation award
2020
MHM was once again recognized as an AIA Tennessee EP (Emerging Professional) Friendly Firm. We are proud to have been recognized for this award since its inception in 2017 and will continue to offer exemplary support and opportunities for Emerging Professionals to grow in our profession.
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Awards
new architecture
2020
environmental stewardship
2020
The University of Tennessee Student Union, built in collaboration with the Christman Company and designed as a joint venture with BMa, the 395,000 SF building houses the largest auditorium on campus, meeting spaces and ballroom, offices, recreation, retail, and dining facilities, among other spaces.
The KUB Engineering Building is a 41,000 SF office building that was built adjacent to the existing Engineering + Operations Building on Knoxville Utilities Board’s Hoskins campus. This energy-efficient building was completed in 2019 and received LEED Certification.
PARK(ING) DAY
BEST IN SHOW
2019
Living Lattice is a structure designed by MHM in collaboration with Beardsley Community Farm, Keep Knoxville Beautiful, and Blaine Construction. Working closely with the team, goals were established to create a sustainable, reusable, and educational piece for use at Beardsley Farm.
IIDA Tennessee Excellence Award
2019
Blackberry Farm Brewery sought to construct a place for their community to gather and enjoy carefully crafted beverages. MHM is honored to be recognized for Excellence in Restaurant and Bar Design at the 2019 IIDA Tennessee Chapter, Composing Great Design Awards.
AIA Tennessee TOP EMERGING PROFESSIONAL
FRIENDLY FIRMS
2019
MHM was once again recognized as an AIA Tennessee EP (Emerging Professional) Friendly Firm. We are proud to have been recognized for this award since its inception in 2017, and will continue to offer exemplary support and opportunities for Emerging Professionals to grow in our profession.
AIA EAST TENNESSEE Design Citation AWARDs
2019
McCarty Holsaple McCarty Architects & Interior Designers received Design Citation Awards for New Construction of the Greater Knoxville Dermatology Clinic and the renovation of the MHM Offices in downtown Knoxville.
AIA Tennessee merit AWARd
2018
MHM Architects & Interior Designers was thrilled to receive the Merit Award for our work at Elkmont Exchange Brewery & Eating House at the annual AIA Tennessee Design Awards. The restaurant and brewery featured a dynamic facade meant to spur new development in the quickly emerging neighborhood.
KNOXVILLE TOP WORK PLACES
2018
MHM was recognized as one of Knoxville’s Top Workplaces of 2018! The group of 30 workplaces recognized this year was selected based on office policies, benefits, and anonymous employee input through third-party surveys.
AIA EAST TENNESSEE HONOR AWARD
2018
MHM Architects & Interior Designers received the AIA East Tennessee Honor Award in the Renovation / Restoration category for their work on the Elkmont Exchange Brewery & Eating House at the annual gala.
City of Knoxville Equity award
2018
MHM was proud to receive the Equity Award for the work on Elkmont Exchange from the City of Knoxville's Community Development team.
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Award
2018
MHM was proud to have two projects recognized at the 2018 Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid Awards. The Tennessean received an Orchid in the Redesign/Reuse category and Elkmont Exchange Brewery and Eating House won in the Restaurant/Café/Bar/Brewery category.
AGC AWARD
2018
The Tennessean Hotel was recognized at the annual award ceremony of the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee, Knoxville. MHM worked alongside contractor Johnson & Galyon and other development partners, including Commercial & Investment Properties, SRSSA, and Rick Blackburn, to bring this downtown project to life.
American School AND University architecture portfolio OUTSTANDING DESIGN
2017
The University of Tennessee's Ken and Blaire Mossman Building has been recognized by the American School and University Architectural Portfolio publication with an Outstanding Design Award in the Work in Progress Category. The project was one of only five Top Works in Progress Designs selected nationwide.
MHM was honored to be recognized as one of the Top 2017 Emerging Professional Friendly Firms in the state by AIA Tennessee.
AIA Tennessee TOP EMERGING PROFESSIONAL FRIENDLY FIRMS
2017
Keep Knoxville Beautiful Orchid awarDs
2017
MHM had three projects recognized at the 2017 Orchid Awards presented by Keep Knoxville Beautiful.
The Henley Street Pedestrian Bridge received an Orchid in the Public Art Category, The Daniel in the Redesign/Reuse Category, and The Tennessee Theatre received the Mary Lou Horner Award.
AIA EAST TENNESSEE MERIT award
2016
MHM received the AIA East Tennessee Merit Award in Interior Design for the office and light assembly design at Perceptics.
American School AND University educational interiors showcase GOLD CITATION
2016
McCarty Holsaple McCarty, in a joint venture with BarberMcMurry Architects, received the Gold Citation Award for The University of Tennessee Student Union (Phase 1) in American School & University’s Educational Interiors Showcase publication.
