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Fulton, MD – June 3, 2022 - The Sales and Marketing Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners on June 3, 2022 at the Merriweather Lakefront Hotel in Columbia, MD. 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 are the most prestigious new home awards in Maryland." 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. "We are proud to the excellent craftsmanship of our members and award them for their work in building for and marketing to today’s highly educated and discerning home buyers." said MAX chairperson, Leslie Rosenthal. Awards were 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 were 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 were 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. MAX 2021 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS (held in 2022) Large Volume Builder Customized Over 1.4 Million - 1.5 Million Builder: Caruso Homes Model: Kingsport Community: Caruso Homes? Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $500,000 - $599,999 Builder: NVR Model: Hayes Community: Paddock Pointe Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Adrienne's Honneur II Community: Garrens Choice Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 - $799,999 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Canton Villa Community: Greenleigh Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $849,999 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Federal Hill Community: Williamsburg Homes Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $850,000 $899,999 Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Wyndham Heritage Community: Keystone Custom Homes Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached 1 Million - 1.1 Million Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Hawthorne Heritage Community: Preserve at Legacy Farms Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached 1.7 Million - 1.8 Million Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Devonshire Manor Community: The Preserve at Marriotts Ridge Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over 1.4 Million - 1.5 Million ?Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Dorchester 4 Community: Woodlands Large Volume Builder Townhome $400,000 - $499,999 Builder: Caruso Homes Model: The Magothy Community: Radcliff Reserve Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000 - $599,999 Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Belmont Farmhouse Community: Kellerton Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 - $799,000 Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Morgan Farmhouse Community: Kellerton Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999 Builder: Greenspring Custom Homes Model: Bynum Community: Greenspring Custom Homes Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $899,999 Builder: The ONE Group of Monument Sotheby's International Model: Adams III Farmhouse Community: Caswell Ridge Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000 -$999,999 Builder: Maryland Building Company, LLC Model: Worthington Community: Bountys View ?Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over 1. 2 Million - 1.3 Million Builder: Francis Development Model: Deep Blue Farmhouse Community: Silver Spring MAX 2021 MERCHCHANDISING AWARD WINNERS (held in 2022) 55+ Detached $500,000 -$549,999 Company: Karen Renee Interior Design Model: PALAZZO W/ BONUS SUITE & 4 SEASONS ROOM Community: The Courtyards on Hyatts 55+ Detached $550,000 -$599,999 Company: Karen Renee Interior Design Model: Portico Ranch Community: The Courtyards at Morse Circle Clubhouse Company: Crown Community Development and Megan Sherwood Designs Model: The Rock Creek Clubhouse Community: Amblebrook at Gettysburg Single Family Detached $300,000 - $399,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Oleander Community: Dillon Farm Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999 Company: Builders Design and McKee Builders Model: Brooks Community: Whispering Woods Single Family Detached $700,000 - $749,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Westbrooke Homes Model: Dunmore Community: Eden View Single Family Detached $750,000 - $799,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Insight Homes Model: Peterman Community: Anchors Run Single Family Detached Over $1 Million Company: Builders Design and Miller & Smith Model: Bradburne Community: Patapsco Crossing Townhome $400,000 - $499,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Dan Ryan Builders Model: York II Community: Townes at Tate Manor ?Townhome $500,000 - $599,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Kempton I Community: Towns at Market Commons ?Townhome $600,000 - $699,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Caruso Homes Model: Patuxent Community: Amber Ridge ?Townhome $900,000 - $999,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Craftmark Homes Model: Richmond Community: Retreat at Westfields ?Transfer Single Family $800,000 - $849,999 Company: 90 Decibels and Timberlake Homes Model: Hawthorne Community: Regional Sales Model ?Transfer Single Family $850,000 - $899,999 Company: Greenspring Custom Homes Model: Adams III Farmhouse Community: Caswell Ridge MAX 2021 MARKETING WINNERS (held in 2022) Outstanding Builder Brochure Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Brambleton Brochure Outstanding Community Website Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Amalyn Website https://amalyn.com/ ? Outstanding Community Logo Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Lennar - Parklands at St. Charles Logo Outstanding Community Website Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Brambleton Website https://brambleton.com ? Outstanding Email Campaign - Builder Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Amalyn - Email Campaign Outstanding Sales Center Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Tri Pointe Homes - Landsdale New Home Gallery Outstanding Use of the Internet - Builder Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Lennar Why Buy New? Video Outstanding Video Campaign Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Tri Pointe Homes - West Park Video Outstanind Builder Print Ad-Color Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Amalyn Print Ad Outstaning Direct Mail -Builder Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Lennar - Patapsco Glen Outstanding Community Website - Developer Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies Tower Hill LiveTowerHill.com Outstanding Use of the Internet - Developer Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies Bayside Fenwick Island Outstanding Multi-Media Campaign - Builder Company: Caruso Homes By the Numbers Campaign Outstanding Social Media Campaign - Builder Company: Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency Craftmark Homes' 2021 Social Media Campaign Outstanding Community Logo- Developer Company: Crown Community Development Amblebrook at Gettysburg Outstanding Community Sales Center Company: Crown Community Development Amblebrook at Gettysburg Welcome Center Outstanding Developer Website Company: Crown Community Development, Wick Marketing, Smart Touch Interactive and Nouns and Verbs, LLC Website Rebrand and UX/UI Enhancement https://www.amblebrookgettysburg.com/ ? ?Outstanding Design/Selection Center Company: DRB Group DRB Metro Design Center Outstanding Associate Website Company: McCormick Paints & GKA a creative agency The McCormick Paints Website https://www.mccormickpaints.com/ ?Outstanding Builder Logo Company: Mitchell & Best and GKA a creative agency The new Mitchell & Best Next Door logo Outstanding Builder Website Company: Mitchell & Best Next Door and GKA a creative agency The Mitchell & Best Next Door Website https://www.mitchellbesthomes.com/ ? ?Outstanding Use of New Technology - Associate Company: ONeil Interactive Reserve Online (ecommerce/payment capability) ?Outstanding Social Media Campaign - Developer Company: Smart Touch Interactive and Crown Community Development Amblebrook at Gettysburg MAX 2021 ARCHITECTURE WINNERS (held in 2022) Category: Detached Homes - lots over one acre Company: Baldwin Homes, Inc. Project Name: Daly Residence Category: Detached Homes - lots over one acre Company: Triangle Homes LLC Project Name: Rosetta Residence Category: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf - Silver merit Company: Miller & Smith Project Name: Bradburne Category: Clubhouse Company: SYAA Project Name: Rock Creek Clubhouse at Amblebrook Category: Multi-Family/Condo (includes 2 over 2s) Company: The Martin Architectural Group Project Name: East of Market II Category: Townhomes (includes duplexes and back to back) Company: Miller & Smith Project Name: Wildwood Category: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf Company: Miller & Smith Project Sutton MAX 2021 SALESERSON AWARD WINNERS ?Overall Salesperson of the Year Moneh Kinteh Stanley Martin Homes Outstanding Small Sales and Construction Team Jozette Adams & Phil Morgan ?Caruso Homes Outstanding Large Sales and Construction Team Diana Nucci Joanna Friel David Paris Brandon Howell David Roesler Peter Zanetich ?Lennar Salesperson of the year 55+ Attached Noreta Montgomery ?Lennar Salesperson of the year 55+ Detached Jim Wenzl ?Caruso Homes Exceptional Assistant of the Year Susan Calhoun ?Lennar Exceptional Effort - Overall Chris Duron ?DRB GROUP Exceptional Effort - Condo Moneh Kinteh ?Stanley Martin Homes Exceptional Effort - Single Family Rob Ball ?Caruso Homes Exceptional Effort - Townhome Juan A. Rodriquez ?Lennar ?Marketing Director of The Year Alison Bock Lennar ?Most Dedicated Salesperson of the Year ?Barry Chappelle Caruso Homes Online Sales Counselor of the Year Catharine Criss ?Caruso Homes Rookie of the Year Elena Holland ?Lennar Outstanding Sales from a Trailer Courtney Johnston ?Lennar Sales Manager of The Year Clifton Parker ?Lennar Sales Team of the Year Gail Johnson & Herbert Law ?Lennar Salesperson of the year Single Family Detached Angela Hawkins ?Caruso Homes Salesperson of the year Townhome Justin McCurdy ?Sage Custom Homes ### The Maryland Building Industry Association is a not-for-profit trade organization representing the interests of over 1,000 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. www.marylandbuilders.org. Media Contact: Kristin Hogle Director of Communications khogle@marylandbuilders.org 443-629-9586
Fulton, MD – June 3, 2022 - The Sales and Marketing Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners on June 3, 2022 at the Merriweather Lakefront Hotel in Columbia, MD. 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 are the most prestigious new home awards in Maryland." 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. "We are proud to the excellent craftsmanship of our members and award them for their work in building for and marketing to today’s highly educated and discerning home buyers." said MAX chairperson, Leslie Rosenthal.
Awards were 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 were 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 were 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.
MAX 2021 PRODUCT AWARD WINNERS (held in 2022)
Large Volume Builder Customized Over 1.4 Million - 1.5 Million
Builder: Caruso Homes
Model: Kingsport
Community: Caruso Homes?
Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $500,000 - $599,999
Builder: NVR
Model: Hayes
Community: Paddock Pointe
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999
Builder: Williamsburg Homes
Model: Adrienne's Honneur II
Community: Garrens Choice
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 - $799,999
Model: Canton Villa
Community: Greenleigh
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $849,999
Model: Federal Hill
Community: Williamsburg Homes
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $850,000 $899,999
Builder: Keystone Custom Homes
Model: Wyndham Heritage
Community: Keystone Custom Homes
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached 1 Million - 1.1 Million
Model: Hawthorne Heritage
Community: Preserve at Legacy Farms
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached 1.7 Million - 1.8 Million
Model: Devonshire Manor
Community: The Preserve at Marriotts Ridge
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over 1.4 Million - 1.5 Million
?Builder: Williamsburg Homes
Model: Dorchester 4
Community: Woodlands
Large Volume Builder Townhome $400,000 - $499,999
Model: The Magothy
Community: Radcliff Reserve
Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000 - $599,999
Model: Belmont Farmhouse
Community: Kellerton
Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 - $799,000
Model: Morgan Farmhouse
Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999
Builder: Greenspring Custom Homes
Model: Bynum
Community: Greenspring Custom Homes
Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $899,999
Builder: The ONE Group of Monument Sotheby's International
Model: Adams III Farmhouse
Community: Caswell Ridge
Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000 -$999,999
Builder: Maryland Building Company, LLC
Model: Worthington
Community: Bountys View
?Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over 1. 2 Million - 1.3 Million
Builder: Francis Development
Model: Deep Blue Farmhouse
Community: Silver Spring
MAX 2021 MERCHCHANDISING AWARD WINNERS (held in 2022)
55+ Detached $500,000 -$549,999
Company: Karen Renee Interior Design
Model: PALAZZO W/ BONUS SUITE & 4 SEASONS ROOM
Community: The Courtyards on Hyatts
55+ Detached $550,000 -$599,999
Model: Portico Ranch
Community: The Courtyards at Morse Circle
Clubhouse
Company: Crown Community Development and Megan Sherwood Designs
Model: The Rock Creek Clubhouse
Community: Amblebrook at Gettysburg
Single Family Detached $300,000 - $399,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and K. Hovnanian Homes
Model: Oleander
Community: Dillon Farm
Single Family Detached $600,000 - $699,999
Company: Builders Design and McKee Builders
Model: Brooks
Community: Whispering Woods
Single Family Detached $700,000 - $749,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Westbrooke Homes
Model: Dunmore
Community: Eden View
Single Family Detached $750,000 - $799,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Insight Homes
Model: Peterman
Community: Anchors Run
Single Family Detached Over $1 Million
Company: Builders Design and Miller & Smith
Model: Bradburne
Community: Patapsco Crossing
Townhome $400,000 - $499,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Dan Ryan Builders
Model: York II
Community: Townes at Tate Manor
?Townhome $500,000 - $599,999
Model: Kempton I
Community: Towns at Market Commons
?Townhome $600,000 - $699,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Caruso Homes
Model: Patuxent
Community: Amber Ridge
?Townhome $900,000 - $999,999
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Craftmark Homes
Model: Richmond
Community: Retreat at Westfields
?Transfer Single Family $800,000 - $849,999
Company: 90 Decibels and Timberlake Homes
Model: Hawthorne
Community: Regional Sales Model
?Transfer Single Family $850,000 - $899,999
Company: Greenspring Custom Homes
MAX 2021 MARKETING WINNERS (held in 2022)
Outstanding Builder Brochure
Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing
Brambleton Brochure
Outstanding Community Website
Amalyn Website
https://amalyn.com/
?
Outstanding Community Logo
Lennar - Parklands at St. Charles Logo
Brambleton Website
https://brambleton.com
Outstanding Email Campaign - Builder
Amalyn - Email Campaign
Outstanding Sales Center
Tri Pointe Homes - Landsdale New Home Gallery
Outstanding Use of the Internet - Builder
Lennar Why Buy New? Video
Outstanding Video Campaign
Tri Pointe Homes - West Park Video
Outstanind Builder Print Ad-Color
Amalyn Print Ad
Outstaning Direct Mail -Builder
Lennar - Patapsco Glen
Outstanding Community Website - Developer
Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies
Tower Hill
LiveTowerHill.com
Outstanding Use of the Internet - Developer
Bayside Fenwick Island
Outstanding Multi-Media Campaign - Builder
Company: Caruso Homes
By the Numbers Campaign
Outstanding Social Media Campaign - Builder
Company: Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency
Craftmark Homes' 2021 Social Media Campaign
Outstanding Community Logo- Developer
Company: Crown Community Development
Amblebrook at Gettysburg
Outstanding Community Sales Center
Amblebrook at Gettysburg Welcome Center
Outstanding Developer Website
Company: Crown Community Development, Wick Marketing, Smart Touch Interactive and Nouns and Verbs, LLC
Website Rebrand and UX/UI Enhancement
https://www.amblebrookgettysburg.com/
?Outstanding Design/Selection Center
Company: DRB Group
DRB Metro Design Center
Outstanding Associate Website
Company: McCormick Paints & GKA a creative agency
The McCormick Paints Website
https://www.mccormickpaints.com/
?Outstanding Builder Logo
Company: Mitchell & Best and GKA a creative agency
The new Mitchell & Best Next Door logo
Outstanding Builder Website
Company: Mitchell & Best Next Door and GKA a creative agency
The Mitchell & Best Next Door Website
https://www.mitchellbesthomes.com/
?Outstanding Use of New Technology - Associate
Company: ONeil Interactive
Reserve Online (ecommerce/payment capability)
?Outstanding Social Media Campaign - Developer
Company: Smart Touch Interactive and Crown Community Development
MAX 2021 ARCHITECTURE WINNERS (held in 2022)
Category: Detached Homes - lots over one acre
Company: Baldwin Homes, Inc.
Project Name: Daly Residence
Company: Triangle Homes LLC
Project Name: Rosetta Residence
Category: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf - Silver merit
Company: Miller & Smith
Project Name: Bradburne
Category: Clubhouse
Company: SYAA
Project Name: Rock Creek Clubhouse at Amblebrook
Category: Multi-Family/Condo (includes 2 over 2s)
Company: The Martin Architectural Group
Project Name: East of Market II
Category: Townhomes (includes duplexes and back to back)
Project Name: Wildwood
Category: Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf
Project Sutton
MAX 2021 SALESERSON AWARD WINNERS
?Overall Salesperson of the Year
Moneh Kinteh
Stanley Martin Homes
Outstanding Small Sales and Construction Team
Jozette Adams & Phil Morgan
?Caruso Homes
Outstanding Large Sales and Construction Team
Diana Nucci
Joanna Friel
David Paris
Brandon Howell
David Roesler
Peter Zanetich
?Lennar
Salesperson of the year 55+ Attached
Noreta Montgomery
Salesperson of the year 55+ Detached
Jim Wenzl
Exceptional Assistant of the Year
Susan Calhoun
Exceptional Effort - Overall
Chris Duron
?DRB GROUP
Exceptional Effort - Condo
?Stanley Martin Homes
Exceptional Effort - Single Family
Rob Ball
Exceptional Effort - Townhome
Juan A. Rodriquez
?Marketing Director of The Year
Alison Bock
Lennar
?Most Dedicated Salesperson of the Year
?Barry Chappelle
Caruso Homes
Online Sales Counselor of the Year
Catharine Criss
Rookie of the Year
Elena Holland
Outstanding Sales from a Trailer
Courtney Johnston
Sales Manager of The Year
Clifton Parker
Sales Team of the Year
Gail Johnson & Herbert Law
Salesperson of the year Single Family Detached
Angela Hawkins
Salesperson of the year Townhome
Justin McCurdy
?Sage Custom Homes
###
The Maryland Building Industry Association is a not-for-profit trade organization representing the interests of over 1,000 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. www.marylandbuilders.org.
Media Contact:
Kristin Hogle
Director of Communications
khogle@marylandbuilders.org
443-629-9586