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Solomon Awards
Congratulations to the talented designers, builders, and churches selected as winners in our 2010 Solomon Awards. Each winner created outstanding and meaningful projects reflecting the vision, goals and aspirations of churches and the talented people working in them. Each achieved specific outcomes yielding facilities that will further the Kingdom of God.
We are grateful for every entry received and we hope they serve as a gallery of creative ideas for others.
Winners of the Solomon Awards were chosen, based on the quality of the information provided, by Worship Facilities Magazine and Church Production Magazine editors, distinguished members of the WFX Advisory Board, and WFX management.
Best Building Contractor (301 - 800 seats)
Cogun was able to build Crowfield Baptist Church a 12,093 square foot, 600+ worship area with an ICF structure to maximize the church’s space. They were also able to complement the existing facility on campus and blend the large structure into the surrounding residential community....read more
Best Building Contractor (801 - 2000 seats)
Cogun provided Grace Fellowship Church with a more functional and interactive, 70,000 square foot, campus. Phase one included a two-story educational space with three auditoriums and classrooms for children K – 12th grade. Phase two and three included a 1,500 seat worship space with a Connecting Atrium and Café....read more
Best Church Architect
Visioneering Studios - First Christian Church
The PIER and the 400-seat SHED replace obsolete facilitates which reinvent an aging church building and body in a relevant California eclectic beach village with several worship venues as anchors. This strategy and design by Visioneering is allowing the church to grow and serve the changing demographics....read moreBest Church Design Expansion Project (1 - 800 seats)
The expansion and renovation at Grace Fellowship Church has allowed us to consolidate all ministry functions at one location and has provided effective space that is already enhancing our ministry. Designed and built by Aspen Group, the addition includes a new worship center, kitchen, commons area, and office complex....read more
Best Church Design Expansion Project (801 - 2000+ seats)
Connection Center at Brentwood Baptist Church
Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, Tennessee has triple attendance and giving with the development of their 10-year Master Plan designed by HHArchitects. HHArchitects has specialized in church planning and design across America for four decades. The Connection Center was Ph 4 of the phased master plan....read moreBest Church Design New Project (1 - 800 seats)
The Church at Lifepark’s new campus was master planned as a mixed-use community village. The architecture of the first phase reflects a low country beach house style. This project features an outdoor community porch, 400-seat auditorium, café, and youth and children’s environments set among existing beautiful Live Oak trees....read more
Best Church Design New Project (801 - 2000+ seats)
The Gathering's church leaders wanted a space that would bring together members and visitors, churched and non-churched, congregation and community. Located along a busy boulevard, a contemporary aesthetic was chosen to peak interest. A large silver cross is visible atop the building's striking geometric silhouette from the nearby boulevard....read more
Best Church Design Renovation Project (1 - 800 seats)
Digital sound, LED lighting, 10 projectors and African Mahogany. Does this sound like your typical little country church?...read more
Best Church Design Renovation Project (801 - 2000+ seats)
The PIER and the 400-seat SHED replace obsolete facilitates which reinvent an aging church building and body in a relevant California eclectic beach village with several worship venues as anchors. This strategy and design by Visioneering is allowing the church to grow and serve the changing demographics....read more
Best Construction Management New Construction Project
Northwood Baptist Church reached an impasse with their general contractor who was brought on early to control cost. They failed to do so. Hope seemed lost until Teamway Builders, Inc., who has a developed a construction management system proven to get a project back on budget, was discovered. Teamway delivered!...read more
Best Design, Implementation and Operation of an Audio, Video & Lighting System (301 - 800 seats)
Set in Cadillac, Michigan, Resurrection Life Church (Res LIFE) is the essence of a modern day worship center, offering an array of activities from Saturday night Christian rock shows to traditional worship services. Res LIFE's advanced audiovisual system is versatile enough to support leadership conventions, full-scale concerts and more....read more
Best Design, Implementation and Operation of an Audio, Video & Lighting System (801 - 2000+ seats)
Ike Worship Center Restoration at Second Baptist Houston
The Woodway Restoration Project was birthed out of disaster. It led to immense collaboration and execution by all. SBC is an environment where ministry is happening at all times with high production requirements. This project has equipped Second with tools and stability it needs to deliver at the highest levels....read moreBest Green Initiative
Activities & Youth Ministry Center at 1st Baptist Church Greenville
FBCG AYMC is an energetic facility encouraging fellowship among our youth and seniors alike. The exterior features a multi-layer facade of brick, metal, stone and glass to reflect the current campus. The interior allows for expansive views, and encourages interaction with numerous overlooks and vibrant colors on all three levels....read moreBest Overall Church Project
The PIER and the 400-seat SHED replace obsolete facilitates which reinvent an aging church building and body in a relevant California eclectic beach village with several worship venues as anchors. This strategy and design by Visioneering is allowing the church to grow and serve the changing demographics....read more
Best Overall Church Technology Project
It's crowded in California; so we built up instead of out. We wanted to create compelling venues that showcased artistry to create experiences with God. Mankin Media Systems embraced our vision by translating our dreams into a technical design and installation that will serve our ministry for a decade....read more
Set in Cadillac, Michigan, Resurrection Life Church (Res LIFE) is the essence of a modern day worship center, offering an array of activities from Saturday night Christian rock shows to traditional worship services. Res LIFE's advanced audiovisual system is versatile enough to support leadership conventions, full-scale concerts and more....read more
Best Special Project or Initiative
Pure professionalism accompanied by endless hours of design meets budget, this was the work load for Design 2020 and they came through on all fronts. Armando and Paul and the team from Design 2020 met each of our criteria and then some. Hats off to you guys....read more
Best Tech Consultant and/or Consultant
It's crowded in California; so we built up instead of out. We wanted to create compelling venues that showcased artistry to create experiences with God. Mankin Media Systems embraced our vision by translating our dreams into a technical design and installation that will serve our ministry for a decade....read more
Best Technical Director
Technicial Director is responsible our new 53,000 square foot building ($3 million) project. The new facility consist of a 1,7000 seat sanctuary, 25 administrative office spaces, 4 large meeting rooms and a 3,000sf Bookstore....read more
Best Technical Production Team
The Hope Community Church Technical Arts team embodies "the heart of a servant attitude" by providing the backbone of a dynamic, relevant,and well produced worship service while remaining nearly invisible to all who experience it....read more
Most Innovative Production
“First Family Christmas” production at FUMC Mansfield
Our Nomination is for Camron Ware and his innovative yet timeless use of images to share the magic of Christmas that captures the heart and challenges the imagination to a multi-generational audience....read more
