Submissions for the 2021 BLEND Awards ARE CLOSED!  

2021 BLEND Awards goes VIRTUAL...again!
It is with great disappointment (and an abundance of caution) that we announce that the 2021 BLEND Awards ceremony will be VIRTUAL.

We had hoped to be able to gather once again in person to recognize and honor the great work being done in our Minneapolis and St. Paul neighborhoods. However, given the current COVID-19 situation, the BLEND Awards Committee is not comfortable hosting an in-person ceremony. We simply do not have confidence we could create a safe setting for all in September. Therefore...

VIRTUAL BLEND AWARDS CEREMONY
Monday, Sept 20, 2021
6 pm

A video announcing the 2021 BLEND & EcoBLEND Award winners will be posted here and on the BLEND Awards Facebook page at 6 pm.

We are honored to have Kathleen Kullberg, House Historian (If Your Walls Could Talk), as our virtual keynote speaker for this year's ceremony. We will also post her pre-recorded remarks here and on our Facebook page on Sept 20.

There will be no live component of the Awards ceremony.

Thank you for your understanding.
There is no project too small nor too big to BLEND! 

Whether it’s an addition, new construction, new/redone outbuilding, landscape project, exterior facelift, or something else  – residential or commercial – any project (regardless of cost) can BLEND!

2021 BLEND & EcoBLEND Award Sponsors
Interested in sponsorship?  Contact dan@blendaward.org for sponsorship information.

​Special thanks to our GOLD SPONSOR
Thanks to our silver sponsor
Thanks to our bronze sponsor
​Thanks to our program partner
Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Blend Awards!
We are grateful for all you do to enhance our community and for your continued commitment to BLEND.  We hope to see you next year for an in-person ceremony.
BEST IN SHOW
New Gambrel on the Block
Architects: Christopher Strom, AIA; Theo Grothe, AIA; Elizabeth Akkerman, Assoc AIA;
Christopher Strom Architects
Builder: Streeter Custom Builder

SMALL PROJECT >$150,000
Smith Garage Addition
Architects/Designers: Dan Hanson, Hanson Remodeling- Design Build
Builder: Hanson Remodeling- Design Build
Property owner: Heidi and Pat Smith


RENOVATION/ADDITION: Residential
A Neighborly Refresh
Architects/Designers: Tammy Angaran, AIA; Peterssen/Keller Architecture
Builder: Marsden Building and Remodeling

Craftsman Bungalow Porch
Architects/Designers: Tressa Koukal, Igreen Designs Inc
Builder: Quality Craftsmanship LLC
Property owner: Nick Mildon


RENOVATION/ADDITION: Commercial
Market Bar-B-Que
Architects/Designers: Andy Swartz, Blumentals Architecture
Builder: McNulty Construction Company, Jim McNulty
Property owner: Anthony Polski and Steve Polski

Victory Commercial Restoration
Architects/Designers: Gregg Graton, Jill Deiss, Dyonne Danielson, Tressa Koukal, Megan Bur; Igreen Designs, Inc; Mainly Details Architecture Design, PLLC; The Designery
Builder: Trott-Binns Construction, LLC
Property owner: Steven Howard & Joe Skifter


NEW CONSTRUCTION: Residential
Greenway Craftsman
Architects/Designers: Jeff Lindgren, Jalin Design
Builder: Ridge Construction, LLC

Linden Hills Redo
Architects/Designers: Jim Scott and Bill Nagel; Locale Design Build
Builder: Locale Design Build

1031 Residence
Architects/designers: Rosemary McModigal, FAIA, LEED AP, CID; Kyle Thrapp, AIA; Phil Hofstad, Nick Dellwo; McMonigal Architects
Builder: BPM Engineering, Phil Gerlach
Property Owners: Cathy Perrone and Phil Gerlach

New Gambrel on the Block
Architects/Designers: Christopher Strom, AIA; Theo Grothe, AIA; Elizabeth Akkerman, Assoc AIA; Christopher Strom Architects
Builder: Streeter Custom Builder

Ewing Place
Architects/Designers: Todd Hewett, DJR Architects
Builder: Jeager Construction Co
Property owner: North Point Properties LLC

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NEW CONSTRUCTION: Commercial
North Loop Office Building
Architects/Designers: Aron Johnson, Erik Bjorum, Sheldon Berg; DJR Architecture
Builder: Mortenson, Mike McGowan
Property owner: North Loop Partners, LLC

Harlo Apartments
Architects/Designers: Andy Wise, Scott Nelson; DJR Architecture
Builder: Reuter Walton

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
(new for 2020!)

New Gambrel on the Block
Architects/Designers: Christopher Strom, AIA; Theo Grothe, AIA; Elizabeth Akkerman, Assoc AIA; Christopher Strom Architects
Builder: Streeter Custom Builder

Seven Corners Coffee
Architects/Designers: Thomas Wasmoen / Abbey Burkel; Firm Ground Architects & Engineers, Inc.
Builder: Langer Construction


2020 BLEND Awards News

2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenge in Minneapolis and St Paul.

The BLEND Awards program is donating 20% of this year's submission fees to organizations dedicated to rebuilding the torn fabric of our built communities.

BLEND Awards fans:  Do you know of any person or organization rising to the challenge of mending our community?  If so, We'd love to hear about it and recognize them!  Email blend@blendaward.org