Awards
For more than 40 years, BRW has been recognized for design excellence and meaningful service to the community. In addition to project honors, BRW staff are also individually recognized for their contributions toward the principles that guide our practice.
2025 TEST OF TIME AWARD
AIA Virginia
Temple Beth Israel
2020 HONOR AWARD
AIA Central Virginia
Awarded to Principal Kurt Keesecker
2020 YOUNG ACTIVIST IN ARCHITECTURE AWARD
AIA Central Virginia
Awarded to Studio Mentor Whitney McDermott
2020 EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD
AIA Virginia
Awarded to Studio Mentor Whitney McDermott
2013 GOVERNOR'S HOUSING AWARD – BEST AFFORDABLE HOUSING ENERGY CONSERVATION EFFORT
The Crossings at 4th and Preston
2013 SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP AWARD
EarthCraft Virginia
The Crossings at 4th and Preston
2012 HONOR AWARD – DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Central Virginia
The Crossings at 4th and Preston
2011 ELDON FIELDS WOOD DESIGN PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
City of Charlottesville
Awarded to Principal Bruce Wardell
2011 ANNUAL PLANNING AWARD – OUTSTANDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
City of Charlottesville
The Crossings at 4th and Preston
2008 ANNUAL PLANNING AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
City of Charlottesville
Arch’s Frozen Yogurt
2006 DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
AIA Central Virginia
Hospice House
2006 HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Central Virginia
Belmont Lofts
2005 HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Central Virginia
Grace Episcopal Parish Hall
2005 HERMAN KEY, JR. ACCESS TO THE DISABLED AWARD
City of Charlottesville
Belmont Lofts
2005 PRESERVATION AWARD FOR HISTORIC BUILDING REHABILITATION
City of Charlottesville
Hospice House
2004 HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Central Virginia
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall
2004 CERTIFICATE OF HONOR FOR EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
AIA Virginia
St Francis of Assisi Parish Hall
2003 DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
Awarded to Principal Bruce Wardell
2002 MERIT AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Central Virginia
Market Street Parking Garage Facade Renovation
2002 ANNUAL PLANNING AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
City of Charlottesville
The Belmont Lofts
2001 COMPETITION WINNER – CSX URBAN HOUSING AND BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
City of Charlottesville, Belmont Neighborhood Association
(with Stonehaus Development Company)
2001 COMPETITION WINNER
THE COVENANT SCHOOL UPPER CAMPUS
(in collaboration with Boney Architects – Raleigh, NC)
1999 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
AIA Central Virginia
1998 EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE
AIA Central Virginia
Temple Beth Israel
1996 PRESERVATION HONOR AWARD
Alliance for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities — Thomas Jefferson District
Temple Beth Israel
1996 EXCELLENCE IN MASONRY DESIGN — ECCLESIASTICAL/INSTITUTIONAL WORK
Virginia Masonry Council
Temple Beth Israel
1994 HONOR AWARD FOR DESIGN EXCELLENCE
AIA Virginia
‘Tower for Two Boys’ (private residence)