Awards

At Blackwell, we take immense pride in contributing to projects that have been recognized for excellence on local, national, and international stages. While these awards celebrate the collaborative achievements of architects, contractors, engineers, and designers, we’re honored that our structural engineering expertise played a role in bringing these visions to life. Each accolade reflects the dedication and creativity of a larger team, and we’re proud to stand alongside our partners in creating exceptional structures that inspire and endure. Below is a selection of awards earned by projects we’ve had the privilege to help bring to fruition.

Wood Design & Building Awards

Bunkie on the Hill, 2024 Western Red Cedar Sponsored Award, Wood Design and Building Awards

Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, 2023 Wood Design & Building Award of Honour, Canada Wood Council

Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, 2023 Wood Design & Building Award of Honour, Canada Wood Council

House at 9,000 feet, 2023 Wood Design & Building Award Western Red Cedar Sponsorship Award, Canada Wood Council

Historian's Library and Residence, 2023 Wood Design & Building Award of Merit, Canada Wood Council

Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC)

Robarts Common, 2022 Award of Excellence for Renovation - Retrofit Projects

West Block Rehabilitation Project, 2019 Architectural – Award of Merit (Completed as Ojdrovic Engineering)

Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus, 2015 Architectural – Award of Merit

York University Lassonde School of Engineering, 2015 Converted to Steel | Award of Excellence (Steel Facade Only)

Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)

Western North York Community Centre, 2025 RAIC Research & Innovation in Architecture Award

Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Point William Cottage, 2022 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Enough House - Village at the End of the World, 2022 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Rubenstein Residence - Village at the End of the World, 2022 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Smith House - Village at the End of the World, 2022 Governor General's Medals in Architecture

Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals (CAHP)

West Block Rehabilitation Project, 2019 Award of Excellence – Conservation – Architecture

Montgomery's Inn Restoration Project, 2019 Award of Excellence – Conservation – Small & Lovely

Ontario Association of Architects (OAA)

Churchill Meadows Community Centre and Sports Park, 2024 Design Excellence Award, OAA

Toronto Public Library Albert Campbell Branch, 2024 Design Excellence Award, OAA

Neil Campbell Rowing Centre, 2024 Design Excellence Award, OAA

The Leaf at Assiniboine Park, 2024 Outstanding Achievement, IAA ATA International Achievement Awards

Canadian Architect Awards

El Aleph - Main House, 2023 Award of Merit, Canadian Architect

John Innes Community Recreation Centre, 2023 Award of Merit, Canadian Architect

Toronto Urban Design Awards

Stackt Market, 2023 Award of Merit Small Open Spaces, Toronto Urban Design Awards

The Drake Hotel Modern Wing, 2023 Award of Excellence Private Buildings in Context - Low-Scale, Toronto Urban Design Awards

The Broadview Terraces, 2023 Award of Merit Private Buildings in Context - Low-Scale, Toronto Urban Design Awards

Gusto 501, 2023 Award of Merit Private Buildings in Context - Low-Scale, Toronto Urban Design Awards