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 will highlight the accomplishments and sustainable efforts of our valuable volunteers, community partners, and green organizations and businesses

To purchase tickets to The Orchids Beautification Awards, visit https://betterunite.com/kkborchids2023

To become a sponsor or to learn more about Orchids 2023, please contact Khann Chov at info@keepknoxvillebeautiful, org or call 865-521-6957. 

Deadline to purchase tickets is at noon on Feb. 8, 2023.

Orchid Nominees:

Outdoor Space: Claude Walker Ball Park Renovation, Edith Henderson Garden, Fountain City Park Improvements, Inskip/Norwood Rec Center Playground, Sam Duff Park Improvements, Wild Yards Garden at Seven Islands

Public Art: Colonial and Chapman Mural (Colonial Village), East Tennessee Sunrise Mural in Park Ridge, Maker Exchange Mural,  Love is the Answer Mural (Change Center), The Muse We Bee-Long Hexagon Exhibit, South Knox Elementary School Mural

New Architecture:  Bill Haslam Center for Math & Science at Pellissippi State Community College, ETCH (the Chiller), First Creek at Austin Phase 1, Orthopaedic Institute at the UT Research Park at Cherokee Farm, Phillips Avenue Townhouses, UT Rocky Top Dining Hall,  UT Zeanah Engineering Complex

Redesign/Reuse: All Souls Church, ETCH (the Emergency Dept), Dogan Gaither Flats, Golden Roast Coffee on Sutherland,  Exterior Renovation of Historic Sutherland Avenue Church, Home Federal Bank, Knoxville Marriott, Maker Exchange, PetWell Clinic, Vida and the Vault

Community Project: South Doyle Neighborhood Association Welcome Sign, Lake Moor Legacy Park and Garden

ReGreening: Everly Brothers Park - Tennessee Music Pathway 

Green Organization: KnoxFill