At the 2014 American Institute of Architects state convention in Nashville, Tennessee, BMa took home two awards. The first was a Merit award for the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center at the University of Tennessee (a joint venture with Blankenship & Partners). The second was an Excellence award for the design and renovation of BMa's new studio located in downtown Knoxville. There were 14 awards in total this year, with seven going to firms in East Tennessee. The annual awards program honors built works of distinction designed by AIA Tennessee members. The program also brings to public attention outstanding examples of architecture.

The studio of BarberMcMurry architects has been awarded LEED Silver for Commercial Interiors as established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. LEED is the nation’s foremost program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. BMa achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at attaining high performance in energy efficiency, water savings, material selection, and indoor environmental quality. By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for everyone.