A number of construction projects for the Tacoma Public Schools have earned awards due to their design and construction.
Baker Middle School
- 2013 Polished Apple Award - Merit Award Winner from the CEFPI WA/MT Chapter Conference (juror comments)
- 2012 Excellence in Masonry Design from Masonry Institute of Washington
- 2012 Citation from American School & University Architectural Portfolio
Central Administration Building
- 2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
Foss High School
2005 Best Renovation from McGraw Hill/Northwest Construction Magazine Best of ’05 Awards
2007 Outstanding Building Design - High Schools from American School & University Magazine's 25th Annual Architectural Portfolio
Lincoln High School
2008 Shirley Cooper Award for Besting Meeting the Educational Needs of its Students from AASA (American Association of School Administrators)/AIA (American Institute of Architects)/CEFPI (Council of Educational Facilities Planners International)
2008 Award for Outstanding Design for Renovation/Modernization from American School & University Magazine
2008 Construction Excellence Award, States Best Remodel/Tenant Improvement over $5 Million from American General Contractors of Washington
2008 Excellence in Masonry Design - Rehab/Restoration from the Masonry Institute of Washington
Distinguished Projects Awards from Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC)
Lee J Broackway Award from Washington State Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
Pacific Northwest Honorable Mention Citation "Best Education Environment" from Washington State Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI)
National Bronze Award from Building Design and Construction Magazine
Mt. Tahoma High School
- 2001 Excellence in Masonry Design Honor Award from the Masonry Institute of null Washington
- 2009 Citation Award for Design from American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington
Stadium High School
- 2006 Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
- 2006 Best of K-12 Education from McGraw Hill/Northwest Construction Magazine
- 2007 The Valerie Sivinski Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Rehabilitation Award from the Washington State Historic Preservation Office
- Honor Award from AIA Southwest Washington in recognition of the professional excellence in architectural design
Wilson High School
- 2008 Citation of Design Excellence from Learning by Design Magazine
- 2008 Green Design Awards - Outstanding Architecture + Design in Education: Judge's Choice IEQ - Visual, Acoustical, Thermal, & Air Quality from School Planning & Management Magazine
- 2008 International Design Award: Third Place-Institutional from iDA-Farmani Group
- 2009 Citation Award from American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington
Fern Hill Elementary
- 2007 Outstanding Buildings: Historic Renovation/Addition from the American School & University Magazine's 25th Annual Architectural Portfolio
- 2008 Citation Honoree from the American Association of School Administrators/American Institute of Architects/Council of Educational Facilities Planners International
- 2008 Excellence in Masonry Design from the Masonry Institute of Washington
- 2008 Plaque of Honor: One of the Top Projects in Washington/Oregon from the Real Estate & Construction Review
- 2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
First Creek Middle School
Gray Middle School
2006 Design Concept Award from the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International
2009 Civic Design Merit Award from American Institute of Architects
2009 Design Honor Award from American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington
2009 Polished Apple Award from Council of Educational Faculties Professionals International
2011 Commendation Award from AIA Seattle honor Awards for Washington Architecture
Jason Lee Middle School
2001 Civic Design Merit Award from American Institute of Architects Southwest Washington
2001 Excellence in Masonry Design Honor Award from Masonry Institute of Washington
2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
Helen B. Stafford Elementary
McCarver Elementary
Mason Middle School
- 2003 Excellence in Masonry Unique Design from the Masonry Institute of Washington
Sheridan Elementary School - Honor Award from AIA Southwest Washington in recognition of the professional excellence in architectural design
Stewart Middle School - 2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
Whitman Elementary School
- 2011 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation from the City of Tacoma and the Tacoma Landmarks Preservation Commission
Geiger Montessori
- 2013 Polished Apple Award - Merit Award Winner from the CEFPI WA/MT Chapter Conference (juror comments)
- 2013 Polished Apple Award - People's Choice Award Winner from the CEFPI WA/MT Chapter Conference
- 2013 Edwin F. Guth Memorial Award for Interior Lighting Design from the Illuminating Engineering Society Puget Sound (IES) Chapter.