Awards & Recognition
Over our almost 60 year history, OCBA has consistently been recognized for outstanding design and collaboration with our partners to create timeless outdoor spaces.
Board of Trustees Fountain Renovation, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Merit Award, 2023, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Arcadia Creek Redevelopment
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Honor Award, 2011, The Waterfront Center
Battle Creek Linear Park & Downtown Riverfront Development
Battle Creek, Michigan
Medallion Award, 1999, American Society of Landscape Architects
Merit Award, 1989, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Honor Award, Excellence on the Waterfront, 1988, The Waterfront Center
First Place – 25,001 to 75,000 Population, 1986, Michigan Municipal League
Binder Park Zoo Miller Children’s Zoo
Battle Creek, Michigan
Merit Award, 1991, American Society of Landscape Architects/Michigan Chapter, “A Downtown Happening” Streetscape & Beautification, South Haven, Michigan
Merit Award, 1990, Downtown Research & Development Center, Downtown Development Awards Competition
Special Award, 1986, ASLA/Michigan Chapter
Special Achievement Award, 1985, Michigan Department of Commerce, Michigan, Communities of Economic Excellence Program
Borgess Medical Center at Woodbridge Hills
Portage, Michigan
Merit Award, 1996, Building Design Awards, American Institute of Architects/Southwest Michigan Chapter
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Project Team Vista Award, 2003, American Society for Healthcare Engineers of the American Hospitals Association
Merit Award, 2001, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Goldsworth Valley Enhancement Project - Quality of Life Project Award
Southwest Michigan Branch of American Society of Civil Engineers
Harvey Randall Wickes Children’s Playground
Saginaw, Michigan
Merit Award, 1998, Michigan Recreation & Park Association Youth and Civic Award Program
Merit Award, 1998, American Institute of Architects/Southwest Michigan Chapter
Kalamazoo Riverfront Redevelopment Plan
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Merit Award, 2004, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Lansing’s Riverfront Park
Lansing, Michigan
Medallion Award, 1999, American Society of Landscape Architects
Daniel L. Flaherty Award for Outstanding, Accomplishment in the Field of Parks & Recreation, 1984, The Chicago District and Great Lakes Training Institute
Merit Award, 1982, ASLA/Michigan Chapter
Merit Award, 1980, ASLA/National Professional Awards Program
AE Concepts in Wood Design, Jan-Feb Issue, 1982, Article Featuring Lansing’s Riverfront Park as an example of waterfront rehabilitation
The 50 Most Significant Structures in Michigan, 1980, Michigan Society of Architects
Lucille E. Andersen Memorial Garden
Saginaw, Michigan
Merit Award, 1995, American Society of Landscape Architects/Michigan Chapter
Michigan State University New Track & Field Facility at Ralph Young Field
East Lansing, Michigan
Track of the Year, 2003, U.S. Tennis Court and Track Builders Association, Inc.
Millennium Park Recreation Core
Kent County, Michigan
Honor Award, 2010, Keep Michigan Beautiful
Honor Award, 2005, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Design Award, 2005, Michigan Recreation and Parks Association
Honor Award, Excellence on the Waterfront, 2004, The Waterfront Center
Monument Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Merit Award, 2018, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
O’Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Assoc., Inc.
Outstanding Firm of the Year Award for Outstanding Design and Contributions to the Profession, 2006, American Society of Landscape Architects/Michigan Chapter
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute
Barry County, Michigan
Honor Award, 2001, American Institute of Architects/Michigan Chapter
Plaster Creek Non-Motorized Trail – Phase I
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Design Award, 2000, Michigan Recreation & Park Association
Plainwell Streetscape Improvements
Plainwell, Michigan
Honorable Mention, 1995, Great American Main Street Awards, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Fremont Main Street Renovation & Beautification, Fremont, Michigan
First Place – 100 – 5,000 Population, 1991, Michigan Municipal League
Pleasant Avenue Reconstruction
Project of the Year Historic Restoration/Preservation $1 Million To $5 Million, 2021, Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works Association
Project of the Year Historical Restoration/ Preservation > $ 1M, 2020, Southwest Branch of the Michigan Chapter of the American Public Works Association
Portage Creek Bicentennial Park
Portage, Michigan
Medallion Award, 1999, American Society of Landscape Architects
Facility Design Award, 1994, Michigan Recreation & Park Association
Special Recognition Award, 1993, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Innovative Park Resources Award, 1993, Recreation & Park Association
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
Ross Township, Michigan
Honor Award, 2000, American Society of Landscape Architects
Honor Award, 1996, Building Design Awards, American Institute of Architects/Southwest Michigan Chapter
St. Gregory’s Abbey Comprehensive Land Use Plan
Three Rivers, Michigan
Merit Award, 1989, American Society of Landscape Architects/Michigan Chapter
Western Michigan University
Business Technology and Research Park
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Honor Award, 2003, American Society of Landscape Architects /Michigan Chapter
Public Works Project of the Year, 2001, American Public Works Association, Southwest Michigan Branch
Construction Award, 2004, Associated Builders & Contractors