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Fulton, Maryland (August 6, 2020) - The Sales and Marketing Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners via an online awards ceremony on August 6, 2020. The MAX program recognizes local home builders, sales people, architects and new home merchandisers who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value. "These awards illustrate excellence in quality and design in new home construction. Our winners, and the homes they create and sell, transform our communities into homes." said Lori Graf, MBIA CEO. "The design and marketing of these homes makes our industry proud and we are thrilled to recognize them with a MAX, she added. Awards will be presented in the outstanding home categories in multiple price ranges including: custom, multi-family/condominium, single family and town home. In the sales person categories, several awards will be presented including, sales person of the year, town home sales person of the year, exceptional sales effort and rookie of the year among others. In addition, builders and associates will be presented awards for their marketing efforts including, best brochure, logo, website, use of internet, advertisement and design/selection center. A team of judges from the area evaluated this year's entries. The judges considered new home entries in such areas as floor plan layout, quality and convenience features, overall design and value. Editor's Note: High Resolution photos are available for all product and merchandising winners by contacting khogle@marylandbuilders.org. Please visit marylandbuilders.org/max to view the winner photos. PRODUCT WINNERS ?The MAX Outstanding Product Awards recognize the construction, workmanship, and layout of the home. ? CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder 55+Detached $400,000-$499,999 COMPANY: Caruso Homes MODEL: Kellaway CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder 55+Detached $500,000-$599,999 COMPANY: Caruso Homes MODEL: Hayes CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Customized Home $1.7 Million - $1.8 Million COMPANY: Williamsburg Homes MODEL: Wellington CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1 Million - $2 Million COMPANY: Wormald Homes MODEL: Taylor CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1.3 Million - $1.4 Million COMPANY: Caruso Homes MODEL: Kingsport CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $500,000-$599,999 COMPANY: Williamsburg Homes MODEL: Lexington CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000-$699,999 COMPANY: Williamsburg Homes MODEL: Canton Manor CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000-$799,999 COMPANY: Lennar MODEL: Garret CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000-$999,999 COMPANY: Caruso Homes MODEL: Harbor Master CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000-$999,999 COMPANY: Williamsburg Homes MODEL: Stratton CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Townhome $300,000-$399,999 COMPANY: Wormald Homes MODEL: Callahan CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Townhome $400,000-$499,999 COMPANY: Gnu Homes MODEL: The Seabiscuit CATEGORY: Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000-$599,999 COMPANY: Williamsburg Homes MODEL: Woodland CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Clubhouse COMPANY: Carl M. Freeman Companies MODEL: Tidewater Landing Clubhouse CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Customized Home $1.6 Million - $1.7 Million COMPANY: Mitchell & Best Next Door MODEL: Carrolton Tudor CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Customized Home $1.7 Million - $1.8 Million COMPANY: Cairn Custom Homes MODEL: n/a CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Customized Home $2.5 Million - $2.6 Million COMPANY: Cairn Custom Homes MODEL: NA CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Customized Home $3 Million - $4 Million COMPANY: Cairn Custom Homes MODEL: NA CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $400,000-$499,999 COMPANY: Jenkins Builders MODEL: The Hazelwood CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1.2 Million -$1.3 Million COMPANY: Francis Development, LLC MODEL: Farm House Modern CATEGORY: Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1.6 Million - $1.7 Million COMPANY: Francis Development, LLC MODEL: Mid-Century Modern MERCHANDISING WINNERS ?The MAX Outstanding Merchandising Awards recognize the role of professional interior design in the merchandising of new homes in various categories. CATEGORY: 55+ Detached $400,000 - $499,999 COMPANY: Model Home Interiors MODEL: Kellaway BUILDER: Caruso Homes CATEGORY: 55+ Detached $500,000 - $599,999 COMPANY: Model Home Interiors MODEL: Hayes BUILDER: Caruso Homes CATEGORY: Townhome $400,000 - $499,999 COMPANY: K. Hovnanian Homes MODEL: Garrett I ARCHITECT: Hovnanian Homes BUILDER: K. Hovnanian Homes CATEGORY: Townhome $500,000 - $599,999 COMPANY: K. Hovnanian Homes MODEL: Bennington I ARCHITECT: Hovnanian Homes BUILDER: K. Hovnanian Homes CATEGORY: Townhome $800,000-$899,999 COMPANY: Interior Concepts, Inc. MODEL: Ashford ARCHITECT: Pinnacle Design & Consulting BUILDER: Craftmark Homes CATEGORY: Single Family Detached $400,000-$499,999 COMPANY: Interior Concepts, Inc MODEL: Nelson Baylis Estates ARCHITECT: Insight Homes BUILDER: Insight Homes CATEGORY: Single Family Detached $600,000-$699,999 COMPANY: Interior Concepts, Inc MODEL: Colorado II BUILDER: K. Hovnanian Homes CATEGORY: Single Family Detached $700,000-$799,999 COMPANY: K. Hovnanian Homes MODEL: Tomasen ARCHITECT: Hovnanian Homes BUILDER: K. Hovnanian Homes CATEGORY: Single Family Detached $1.3 Million and over COMPANY: Toll Brothers MODEL: Rockledge Farmhouse ARCHITECT: Toll Architecture BUILDER: Toll Brothers MARKETING WINNERS Entries must convey a strong message to the target market and promote the Associate in a professional and informative way. COMPANY: GKA a creative agency & McCormick Paints CATEGORY: Brochure PROJECT: Corporate Brochure COMPANY TYPE: Associate COMPANY: GKA a creative agency & McCormick Paints CATEGORY: Direct Mail PROJECT: Confident White Color Card: Direct Mail Campaign COMPANY TYPE: Associate COMPANY: GKA a creative agency & McCormick Paints CATEGORY: Logo PROJECT: Paint Dash Logo COMPANY TYPE: Associate COMPANY: ONeil Interactive CATEGORY: Multi-Media Campaign PROJECT: ONeil Interactive Content Marketing COMPANY TYPE: Associate COMPANY: ONeil Interactive CATEGORY: Outstanding Use of New Technology PROJECT: Homefiniti's Zillow Open Houses & Promotions COMPANY TYPE: Associate COMPANY: CHESAPEAKE EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CATEGORY: Print Ad-Color PROJECT: Advertising COMPANY TYPE: Associate silver merit COMPANY: GKA a creative agency and Fillmore Place of West Alexandria by Craftmark Homes CATEGORY: Website PROJECT: FillmorePlaceWestAlexandria.com COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: GKA a creative agency and Tanyard Cove by Elm Street Communities CATEGORY: Use of the Internet PROJECT: Tanyard Cove's Spring Fling COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: NDG Communications CATEGORY: outstanding use of technology PROJECT: Sequoia myTime Model COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: NDG Communications CATEGORY: Brochure PROJECT: North Quarter Brochure COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: NDG Communications CATEGORY: Logo PROJECT: North Quarter Logo COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: NDG Communications CATEGORY: Multi-Media Campaign PROJECT: Villages of SteepleChase Campaign COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: Carl M. Freeman Companies CATEGORY: Outstanding Use of New Technology PROJECT: Bayside - Welcome Center Wednesday COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: Carl M. Freeman Companies CATEGORY: Print Ad-Color PROJECT: Bayside - North Haven COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: NDG Communications CATEGORY: Sales Center PROJECT: North Quarter Sales Center COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: GKA a creative agency and Craftmark Homes CATEGORY: Social Media Campaign PROJECT: Craftmark Homes Social Media Campaign COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: AdsIntelligence Marketing CATEGORY: TV Campaign PROJECT: Two Rivers - Live Two Rivers TV Campaign COMPANY TYPE: Builder COMPANY: Delbert Adams Construction Group LLC CATEGORY: Website PROJECT: www.dacgllc.com COMPANY TYPE: Builder SALES WINNERS The MAX Outstanding Sales Achievement Awards recognize the hard work of new home sales professionals. Exceptional Assistant/Associate David Coxen Lennar Exceptional Effort Herbert Law III Lennar Most Dedicated Gail Adkins Lennar Sales Construction Team Keith Brandt, Phil Marcheso, Wayne Bill, Wayne Butler Lennar Sales Manager Katie McClure Lennar Rookie Alex Lee Lennar Sales Person of the Year Multi - Product Mike Brow Pinnacle Builder Sales - Sturbridge Homes Single Family Detached Noreta Montgomery Lennar Townhome Clifton Parker Lennar Sales Team Damen Smalls & Sam Greer Lennar Sales Team - Mulit-Community John Adcock and Julie Lamartina-Dinko Pinnacle Builder Sales - Ameristar Homes ARCHITECTURE WINNERS The Outstanding Design and Architecture Award categories offer recognition to new home builders, architects, and interior designers who provide buyers with homes of superior design and livability. COMPANY: Martin Architectural Group PROJECT: Hampton CATEGORY: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf $600,000 - $699,999 ARCHITECT: Martin Architectural Group BUILDER: Koch Homes COMPANY: Martin Architectural Group PROJECT: REMY CATEGORY: Multi-Family/Condo - Rental ARCHITECT: Martin Architectural Group BUILDER: Berman Enterprises COMPANY: Wormald Homes PROJECT: Landsdale CATEGORY: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf $1Million-$1.1 Million ARCHITECT: Wormald BUILDER: Wormald DESIGNER: Wormald COMPANY: Wormald Homes PROJECT: Beallair CATEGORY: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf $700,000 - $799,999 ARCHITECT: Wormald BUILDER: Wormald DESIGNER: Wormald COMPANY: Wormald Homes PROJECT: River Place CATEGORY: Townhomes $300,000 - $399,999 ARCHITECT: Wormald BUILDER: Wormald DESIGNER: Wormald COMPANY: Toll Brothers PROJECT: Toll Brothers at Turf Valley - Rockledge Farmhouse CATEGORY: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf $1.3 Million - $1.4 Million ARCHITECT: Toll Architecture BUILDER: Toll Brothers DESIGNER: HRI Design About the Maryland Building Industry Association The Maryland building Industry Association is a not-for-profit trade organization representing the interests of over 1,100 member firms and more than 100,000 employees, including home builders, remodelers, developers and affiliate professional and service providers in the Maryland Counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's as well as Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore and Washington, DC. ###