awards
Ultimately, we measure success by delivering projects that propel our clients’ missions, meet their objectives, and exceed their expectations. Design awards also serve as a testament to our contributions to the industry, recognizing our talent and commitment to excellence. For more than 15 years, emersion has been driven by a dedication to creating beautiful, sustainably superior buildings—a commitment that continues to shape our work today.
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Historic Preservation Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2025
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Midwest Regional Best Office/Retail Project, Engineering News-Record
2025
Cincinnati Public Radio
Environmental Award – Business Category, Cincinnati Earth Day
2025
Cincinnati Public Radio
Beyond Green High-Performance Building + Community Award, National Institute of Building Sciences
2025
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
First Place, ASHRAE Technology Award
2025
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Ohio Iconic Building Leadership Award, US Green Building Council
2024
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Excellence in Masonry Award, Tri-State Masonry Institute
2024
Clifton Cultural Arts Center
Preservation Merit Award, State of Ohio Historic Preservation Office
2024
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Preservation Excellence Award – Sustainability, Cincinnati Preservation Association
2024
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Midwest Regional Best Project – Sustainability, Engineering News-Record
2023
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Ron Schallick Economic Development Award, Alloy Development
2023
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Outstanding Project Award, Learning by Design
2023
Finneytown Elementary School
Excellence in Masonry Award, Tri-State Masonry Institute
2023
Finneytown Elementary School
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Community Impact Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2023
Covington Alleys Rejuvenation
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Sustainability Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2023
Bethany School
Energy Impact Award, Cincinnati 2030 District
2022
Pepper Construction Cincinnati Headquarters
Firehouse Station Design, Satellite Station, Bronze Award
2022
West Chester Township Station 73
Outstanding Project, Learning By Design
2022
Little Miami School District, Early Childhood Development Center
Green Building of the Year Award – Honorable Mention, US Green Building Council, Ohio Leadership Awards
2022
Bethany School
Honorable Mention, Learning By Design
2021
Bethany School
Gold Award, Law Enforcement Design
2020
District 3 Police Station
Honor Award, Ohio Engineering Excellence
2020
Cincinnati Art Museum, Art Climb
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Landscape Architecture Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2020
Cincinnati Art Museum, Art Climb
Net Zero Trailblazer Award
2019
District 3 Police Headquarters
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Interior Architecture Honor Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2019
University of Cincinnati, Muntz Hall
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2019
emersion DESIGN
New Construction Business Award, Sustainability/Energy SMART Awards
2018
District 3 Police Headquarters
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Merit Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2018
Cincinnati Art Museum, Schmidlapp Gallery
Best Full-Service Interior Design Company, Build Magazine,
2017
emersion DESIGN
Best Commercial Design/Build Project, Build Magazine
2017
District 3 Police Headquarters
Commercial Buildings New Category, ASHRAE National Technology Award
2017
District 3 Police Headquarters
National Excellence Award, Design/Build Institute of America
2017
District 3 Police Headquarters
Honor Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2016
District 3 Police Headquarters
Sustainable Design Winner, PCI National Design Awards
2016
District 3 Police Headquarters
Green Business Awards Finalist
2015
District 3 Police Headquarters
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Honorable Mention, Cincinnati Design Awards
2015
District 3 Police Headquarters
Local Preservation Excellence Award, Cincinnati Preservation Association
2015
Chatfield College
Green Advocacy Award, Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council
2015
emersion DESIGN
Best Places to Work Honorable Mention, Cincinnati Business Courier
2015
emersion DESIGN
Federal Energy & Water Management Award
2014
WPAFB Advanced Power & Thermal Research Lab
Merit Award, USAF Design Award
2014
WPAFB Advanced Power & Thermal Research Lab
#75 A/E – Giants 300 Report, Building Design + Construction
2014
emersion DESIGN
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2014
emersion DESIGN
The List – Greenest Tri-State Buildings, Cincinnati Business Courier
2013
Highland Medical Office Building
The List – Greenest Tri-State Buildings, Cincinnati Business Courier
2013
American Red Cross Regional HQ
The List – Greenest Tri-State Buildings, Cincinnati Business Courier
2013
Cincinnati Art Museum, Longworth Wing
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Merit Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2013
Lick Run Watershed Master Plan
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Honor Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2013
Cincinnati Art Museum, Longworth Wing
Green Business Award for Green Advocacy, Greater Cincinnati Green Business Council
2013
Energy Efficiency Training for Ohio Architects/Engineers
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2013
emersion DESIGN
The List – Greenest Tri-State Buildings, Cincinnati Business Courier
2013
emersion DESIGN Headquarters
#61 A/E Firm Overall – Giants 300 Report, Building Design + Construction
2013
emersion DESIGN
Honorable Mention, Socio Design Foundation
2012
“Space by Subtraction”
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Merit Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2012
Procter Hall Façade Renovation & Green Roof
55 Fastest Growing Companies, Cincinnati Business Courier
2012
emersion DESIGN
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2012
emersion DESIGN
Green Gala, Ohio Environmental Council
2012
emersion DESIGN Headquarters
Design for Non-Profit Winner, Green Business Awards
2011
American Red Cross Regional HQ
Finalist, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute
2011
WPAFB Security Forces Operations Center
Government/Administration, Masonry Design
2011
American Red Cross Regional HQ
SEED Grant for Architectural Development Projects, NCARB
2011
Roche Health Center
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Merit Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2011
American Red Cross Regional HQ
Design For Profit Winner, Green Business Awards
2011
emersion DESIGN Office Expansion
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2011
emersion DESIGN
Small Business of the Year – Excellence in Engineering, SAME Kentuckiana Post
2011
emersion DESIGN
Citation Award for Concept Design, US Air Force Materiel Command Design Award
2010
WPAFB Security Forces Operations Center
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD – Honorable Mention, Cincinnati Design Awards
2010
Blue Green Alliance – Green Jobs Research
Citation Award for Concept Design, US Air Force Worldwide Design Award
2010
WPAFB Security Forces Operations Center
Merit Award for Concept Design, US Air Force Worldwide Design Award
2010
WPAFB Information Technology Complex Ph 1
Honor Award for Concept Design, US Air Force Worldwide Design Award
2010
WPAFB Human Performance Wing Complex
Honor Award for Design Concept, US Air Force Materiel Command Design Award
2010
WPAFB Human Performance Wing Complex
Best Places to Work Finalist, Cincinnati Business Courier
2010
emersion DESIGN
Business Development Award / Tenant of the Year, Hamilton County Development Center
2010
emersion DESIGN
Green Building of America, Real Estate Construction Review
2009
emersion DESIGN Office Expansion
Ohio Chapter Design Honor Award, American Institute of Architects
2009
emersion DESIGN Offices – High Performance Design
Ohio Chapter Design Honor Award, American Institute of Architects
2009
emersion DESIGN Offices – Interior Design
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD, Honorable Mention, Cincinnati Design Awards
2008
Over-The-Rhine Green Historic Study
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD, Honor Award, Cincinnati Design Awards
2008
LE3D Social Sustainability Rating System
AIA, ASID, IIDA, ASLA, SEGD, Honorable Mention, Cincinnati Design Awards
2008
Greening Over-the-Rhine
IIDA Honor Award for Built Work
2008
emersion DESIGN Office Expansion
