Breaking Ground is proud to be both locally and nationally recognized for their excellence within the construction industry, in the community, and through their strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
- 2012 ABC National Pyramid Award, Projects Under $4M, Breaking Ground Contracting Renovation
- 2012 Women of Steel Award, Mary Tappouni, Entrepreneurs Anchor Magazine Masters of the Industry Awards
- 2012 USGBC-NF Innovation Award for Green Business of the Year
- 2011 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Renovation Projects Under $2M, for Lakewood Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Renovation and Steeple Restoration
- 2011 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Green Project of the Year, for Breaking Ground Contracting Renovation
- 2010 USBGC-NF Innovation Award for Outstanding Leadership: Mary Tappouni
- 2010 USGBC-NF Innovation Award for Outstanding Corporate Responsibility: Breaking Ground Contracting
- 2010 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Residential, for Historic Springfield 6th Street Residence
- 2010 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Other Construction, for Bethune Skate Park, Daytona Beach, FL
- 2010 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Institutional Less than $5M, for Discovery Montessori School
- 2009 SBA Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Florida
- 2009 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award: Tritt|Henderson Phased Office Renovations
- 2009 Women in Business Award: Best Entrepreneur
- 2008 Associated Builders and Contractors National Platinum STEP Safety Award
- 2008 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award, Chamblins Uptown Bookstore and Coffee Shop
- 2008 Associated Builders and Contractors Award of Merit for Camp Blanding RTSM
- 2008 Jacksonville Business Journal 9th Fastest Growing Company
- 2007 American Business Awards: Stevie Award Finalist for Best Entrepreneur
- 2007 Associated Builders and Contractors National Platinum STEP Safety Award
- 2007 Jacksonville Business Journal: “Women of Influence”
- 2007 Jacksonville Business Journal: List of Women-Owned Businesses
- 2007 First Coast Business Alliance: Construction Firm of the Year
- 2007 Jacksonville Business Journal: “40 Under 40”
- 2007 Jacksonville Business Journal: List of Commercial Remodelers
- 2006 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award
- 2006 Jacksonville Business Journal: List of Women Owned Businesses
- 2005 Associated Builders and Contractors Excellence in Construction Award
- 2005 Associated Builders and Contractors National Gold STEP Safety Award
- 2004 American Business Awards: Stevie Award Finalist for Best Entrepreneur
- 2004 Mayoral Commission on Small and Emerging Business
- 2003 First Coast Business Alliance WBE Construction Firm of the Year