Bruce Dees & Associates is recognized for award winning park design. We strive for design excellence as well as feasible, innovative solutions that are timeless in character and improve with age and use.

THE FOLLOWING ARE AWARDS THAT THE FIRM HAS RECEIVED:

BEST SPORTS COMPLEX - CLASS I: MARYMOOR SOCCER FIELDS – Redmond
2009 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Facility Award

BEST SPORTS COMPLEX - CLASS II: VALLEY RIDGE PARK – SeaTac
2009 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Facility Award

AWARD OF MERIT: GRASS LAWN PARK RENOVATIONS – Redmond
2009 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Park Award

LES GRUBE MEMORIAL DESIGN AWARD: PERRIGO PARK – Backstop
2008 Chain Link Fence Manufacturer’s Institute Design Award

AWARD OF MERIT: HERITAGE RECREATION CENTER – Pierce County
2007 Washington Recreation & Park Association Spotlight Park Award

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: THURSTON / LACEY REGIONAL ATHLETIC COMPLEX – Lacey
2006 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Facility Award of Excellence

AWARD OF MERIT: THEA’S PARK – Tacoma
2006 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: NATHAN CHAPMAN MEMORIAL TRAIL – Puyallup
2006 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Spotlight Park Award

DESIGN OF THE YEAR: PERRIGO PARK – Redmond
2005 International Parks and Recreation Association

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: RAINIER VISTA PARK – Lacey
2005 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: PERRIGO PARK – Redmond
2005 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: CENTENNIAL PARK – Snoqualmie
2004 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: GRASS LAWN PARK, PHASE I – Redmond
2004 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: STARFIRE SPORTS COMPLEX – Tukwila
2004 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: FOOTHILLS TRAIL – Pierce County
2003 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: SKIP & LAURA VAUGHN PLAYFIELD – Tacoma
2003 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: DICKMAN MILL PARK – Tacoma
2002 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: HARTMAN PARK – Redmond
2002 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: CHESTNUT RIDGE PARK – Kent
2002 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

HONOR AWARD: PASCO ATHLETIC COMPLEX – Pasco
2001 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

AWARD OF MERIT: LINDA HEIGHTS PARK – Kent
2001 Washington Recreation & Park Association, Outstanding Facility and Park Award

NATIONAL HONOR AWARD: SEACREST PARK – Seattle
2000 Waterfront Center – for Excellence in Waterfront Design

NATIONAL HONOR AWARD: MARY E. THELER WETLANDS (HOOD CANAL WETLANDS) – Belfair
2000 Waterfront Center – for Excellence in Waterfront Design

DESIGN OF THE YEAR: CELEBRATION PARK – Federal Way
1999 International Northwest Parks & Recreation Association, Design of the Year

NATIONAL HONOR AWARD: GOLDEN GARDENS PARK – Seattle
1997 Waterfront Center - for Excellence in Waterfront Design

NATIONAL AWARD OF MERIT: MARY E. THELER WETLANDS (HOOD CANAL WETLANDS) – Belfair
1995 American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Design Award

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: LUNDEEN PARK – Snohomish County
1995 Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association, Outstanding Example of Excellence in Concrete Construction

NATIONAL HONOR AWARD: LUNDEEN PARK – Snohomish County
1992 Waterfront Center – for Excellence in Waterfront Design

NATIONAL AWARD OF MERIT: MEADOWDALE BEACH PARK – Snohomish County
1992 American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Design Award

AWARD OF MERIT: SEACREST PARK – Seattle
1991 American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter, in Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement

DESIGN OF THE YEAR: MARINE PARK – Tacoma
1990 International Northwest Parks & Recreation Association, Design of the Year

AWARD OF MERIT: MEADOWDALE BEACH PARK – Snohomish County
1989 American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter, in Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement

AWARD OF MERIT: SCRIBER LAKE PARK – Lynnwood
1986 Park Maintenance Magazine – Award of Merit for Park Restrooms

NATIONAL MERIT AWARD: TACOMA ORV PROGRAM – Tacoma
1985 American Society of Landscape Architects, Professional Design Award

HONOR AWARD: TACOMA ORV PROGRAM – Tacoma
1985 American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter, in Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement

 

THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WERE RECEIVED FOR PROJECTS ON WHICH BRUCE DEES WAS PRINCIPAL DESIGNER:

NATIONAL HONOR AWARD: COMMODORE PARK – Seattle
1982 American Society of Landscape Architects, Excellence in Landscape Design

FIRST PLACE – ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD: BOEING EMPLOYEE PARK – Seattle
1981 Seattle-King County Board of Realtors, Public Landscaping

AWARD OF MERIT: COMMODORE PARK – Seattle
1980 Executive Council of the Shoreline Awards Program, “Year of the Coast”

HONOR AWARD: COMMODORE PARK – Seattle
1980 Washington Roadside Council, Excellence in Landscape Design of Construction Award Program

NATIONAL MERIT AWARD: BOEING EMPLOYEE PARK – Seattle
1980 American Society of Landscape Architects, Excellence in Landscape Design

MERIT AWARD: COMMODORE PARK – Seattle
1980 American Society of Landscape Architects, Washington Chapter, in Recognition of Outstanding Professional Achievement