The Lester E. Palmer Events Center has been awarded the following distinguished honors:

Texas Society of Architects
Design Award, 2004

American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter
Citation of Honor, 2004

Society of American Registered Architects, California Council
Design Award for Excellence, 2004

Downtown Austin Alliance
Design IMPACT Award - Opening New Doors, 2003

Metal Construction Association
Presidents Design Award, 2003

American Institute of Architects, Connecticut
Architecture in the Community Design Award, 2003

Metal Architecture Magazine
Design Award, 2003