Sherman Carter Barnhart has received over 120 design awards including:

• Kentucky Society of Architects Distinguished Firm Award
• 15 National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
• 12 Kentuckiana Masonry Institute
• 11 Kentucky Society of Architects
• 11 American School & University
• 8 Kentucky Society of Landscape Architects
• 5 Lexington Environmental Commission
• 5 Departments of Housing & Urban Development
• 4 National School Board Association
• 2 Council For Educational Facilities Planners International
• 2 Kentucky Heritage Council Historic Preservation
• 33 Additional National Design Awards