Awards

We hear good things.

2025

Outstanding Project Award

Learning by Design Magazine

JCTC Advanced Manufacturing & Information Technology Center

2024

40 Under 40

BD+C Magazine

Chad Gallas

2024

Emerging Professional Award

AIA KY

Teddi Hibberd

2024

Award of Merit

Associated Builders & Contractors

The Fire Academy of Kentucky at KCTCS/NRPC

2024

Distinguished Alumni Award

University of Kansas ArcD

Eric Zabilka

2023

Clyde Carpenter Adaptive Re-Use Award

Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation

The Den Student Intake Services Building- Bluegrass Community & Technical College

2023

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Bullitt County Central Library

2023

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

JCTC Advanced Manufacturing and Information Technology Center

2021

25-Year Award

AIA Kentucky

Centenary United Methodist Church

2021

Citation

AIA Kentucky

Council of State Governments Headquarters Building

2021

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center

2021

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

EKU New Science Building

2019

C. Julian Oberwarth Gold Medal

AIA Kentucky

Michael Jacobs, FAIA

2019

Excellence in Design Award

Learning By Design Magazine

University of Kentucky - Gatton Student Center Renovation & Expansion

2019

Award of Excellence

Association of College Unions - International (ACUI)

University of Kentucky - Gatton Student Center Renovation & Expansion

2017

Outstanding Sports Facility Award

National Intramural Sports Association (NIRSA)

Northern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation Center

2017

Commerce Lexington Small Business of the Year Award & Legacy Award

Commerce Lexington

Omni Architects

2017

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University - Campus Recreation Center

2015

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

University of Louisville - Student Recreation Center

2015

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

University of Kentucky - School of Art & Visual Studies

2013

Kentucky's Favorite Architecture Top Ten

KET/AIA Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University - Student Union

2013

Kentucky's Favorite Architecture Top Fifty

KET/AIA Kentucky

University of Kentucky - University Health Service

2012

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

JX2 House

2010

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Gateway Community and Technical College - Center for Advanced Manufacturing

2009

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University - Student Union

2008

Build Kentucky Award

Associated General Contractors of Kentucky

Campbellsville University - Ransdell Chapel

2008

The Brick Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Lexington Public Library Northside Branch

2008

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Veterans Administration Pharmacy Expansion

2008

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

University of Kentucky - University Health Service Building

2008

Firm of the Year Award

AIA Kentucky

Omni Architects

2007

The "M" Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Campbellsville University Ransdell Chapel

2006

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

University of Kentucky - Center for Rural Health

2006

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University - Natural Science Center

2005

Design Awards for Excellence/5th Place

Industrial Perforators Association

University of Kentucky - Center for Rural Health

2005

Build Kentucky Award

Associated General Contractors of Kentucky

University of Louisville - Shumaker Research Building

2005

Design Award of Merit

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

University of Louisville - Shumaker Research Building

2004

Build Kentucky Award

Associated General Contractors of Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University - Health Education Center

2004

Design Award of Merit

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Eastern Kentucky University - Health Education Center

2004

Design Award of Merit

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

University of Kentucky - Center for Rural Health

2003

Special Projects Award of Honor

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

KCTCS Southeast Postsecondary Education Facility

2003

Merit Award

AIA Kentucky

KCTCS Southeast Postsecondary Education Facility

2002

Citation

AIA Kentucky

St. Gabriel the Archangel School

2002

Citation

AIA Kentucky

University of Kenucky  -  Women's Cancer Facility

2002

Merit Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

2001

Awards Juror

Tennessee Society of Architects

Michael W. Jacobs AIA

2001

Build Kentucky Award

Associated General Contractors of Kentucky

UK CMC Women's Cancer Facility

2001

Merit Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

St. Gabriel The Archangel School

2000

Award of Merit

AIA Kentucky

Eastside Christian Church

2000

M - Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

St. Mark Church

1999

Award of Merit

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Lexington Public Library - Eagle Creek Branch

1999

Award of Merit

AIA Kentucky

Sisters of Charity of Nazareth

1997

Merit Award

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

Lexington Housing Authority Central Office

1995

Citation Award

AIA Kentucky

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church

1995

Merit Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Western Elementary School

1995

Merit Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Egan Leadership Center Spalding University

1995

M - Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church

1994

Merit Award

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

Florence Nature Center

1994

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

Centenary United Methodist Church

1992

C. Julian Oberwarth Service Award

AIA Kentucky

Samuel H. Halley III AIA

1992

Special Recognition Design Award

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

Egan Leadership Center Spalding University

1992

M - Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Centenary United Methodist Church

1991

Merit Award

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

Environmental Learning Center Western Elementary School

1991

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

Lexington Dry Goods Building

1991

National Citation

National School Board Association/American Institute of Architects

Northern Elementary School

1990

Merit Award

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

Centenary United Methodist Church

1989

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

Owensboro Community College

1989

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

St. Claire Cancer Treatment Center

1989

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Public Works Facility

1989

Merit Award

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

St. Hubert's Burial Garden

1989

Award of Recognition

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Public Works Facility

1988

Distinguished Service Award

UK College of Architecture

Michael W. Jacobs AIA

1988

Award of Recognition

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Bourbon Central Elementary School

1987

M - Honor Award

Kentuckiana Masonry Institute

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

1987

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

1987

Distinguished Firm Award

AIA Kentucky

Omni Architects

1986

Distinguished Service Award

AIA Kentucky

Samuel H. Halley III AIA

1985

Special Recognition

Kentucky Chapter - American Society Landscape Architects

University of Kentucky Sculpture Garden

1983

Citation Award

AIA Kentucky

Governor's Mansion

1982

Distinguished Service Award

UK College of Architecture

Samuel H. Halley III AIA

1981

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

TSPS Remote Traffic Office / GTE

1981

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

McLoney & Associates Office

1979

Honor Award

AIA Kentucky

J. S. Emrath Memorial Library

1978

Design Award

Kentucky Housing Corporation

Prall Place Apartments

1977

Honor Certificate

Lexington Downtown Development Commission

The Court Square Plaza

1977

Kincaid Award

Lexington Downtown Development Commission

Levas' Restaurant