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Fulton, Maryland (May 11, 2023) - The Sales and Marketing Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners at a ceremony at the Merriweather Lakehouse, Autograph Collection in Columbia, MD on May 11, 2023. The MAX+ program recognizes local home builders, sales people, architects and new home merchandisers who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value. New this year, the program also includes awards of excellence in remodeling and is now known as MAX+. "These awards illustrate excellence in quality and design in new home construction and remodeling and those supporting them. Our winners, and the homes they create, sell and remodel, 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 were presented in categories in multiple price ranges including historic renovation and multi-generation remodeling and 55+ construction. In the sales person categories, several awards were presented including, sales person of the year, town home sales person of the year and exceptional sales effort, 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 the 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, remodeling and merchandising winners by contacting khogle@marylandbuilders.org. Please visit marylandbuilders.org/max to view the winner photos. Please visit marylandbuilders.org/max to view the winner photos. PRODUCT WINNERS Large Volume Builder 55+ Attached $450,000 - $500,000 Builder: Lennar Model: Lafayette Community: St Charles – Parklands Clubhouse Builder: Lennar Model: St Charles Stonehaven Clubhouse Community: St Charles Large Volume Builder 55+ Attached $650,000 - $700,000 Builder: DRB Homes Model: The Catoctin Community: The Village at Cabin Branch Large Volume Builder Townhome $650,000 - $700,000 Builder: Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: The Waverly Community: South Lake Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 - $750,000 Builder: Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: The Vista Community: South Lake Large Volume Single Family Detached $1,000,000 - $1,100,000 Builder: DRB Homes Model: Emory II Community: Westphalia Town Center Large Volume Single Family Detached $1,900,000 - $2,000,000 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Wellington Community: Clarksville Crossing Large Volume Single Family Detached $650,000 - $700,000 Builder: Caruso Homes Model: Charleston II Community: Ingrams Point Large Volume Single Family Detached $650,000 - $700,000 Builder: Gemcraft Homes Model: Roosevelt Community: Offsite Large Volume Single Family Detached $700,000 - $750,000 Builder: Lennar Model: Danbury Community: Sycamore Ridge Large Volume Single Family Detached $800,000 - $850,000 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Canton Villa Community: Greenleigh Large Volume Single Family Detached $950,000 - $1,000,000 Builder: Williamsburg Homes Model: Federal Hill Community: Greenleigh Small Volume Builder Custom Home $1,500,000 - $1,600,000 Builder: Triangle Homes LLC Model: San Remo Custom Home Community: Carriage Estates Small Volume Builder Custom Home $1,600,000 - $1,700,000 Builder: Cairn Custom Homes Model: Transitional Custom Home Community: Ellicott City Small Volume Builder Custom Home $1,700,000 - $1,800,000 Builder: Cairn Custom Homes Model: Pindell Woods Custom Home Community: Pindell Woods Small Volume Builder Custom Home $2,900,000 - $3,000,000 Builder: Classic Homes of Maryland Model: Geranium Community: Oakwood Knolls (teardown in established existing community) Small Volume Builder Customized Home $2,300,000 - $2,400,000 Builder: Mueller Homes Model: Custom Home in Queenstown MD Community: Queenstown, MD / Waterfront Lot Small Volume Builder Customized Home $850,000 - $900,000 Builder: Classic Homes of Maryland Model: The Avenel Community: Fawsett Farms (teardown in existing community) Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,300,00 -$1,400,000 Builder: Greenspring Homes Model: The Adams III Nantucket Community: n/a Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,400,000 -$1,500,000 Builder: Maryland Building Company, LLC Model: The Ilona Community: Cranberry Woods Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 -$850,000 Builder: Bob Ward Trademark Homes Model: The Chase Community: Bulle Rock Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $750,000 -$800,000 Builder: Maryland Building Company, LLC Model: The Severn Community: Warren Subdivision Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000 -$950,000 Builder: Greenspring Homes Model: The Adams Farmhouse Community: n/a Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 - $750,000 Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Hayward Heritage Community: Kellerton Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,400,000 - $1,500,000 Builder: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Devonshire Heritage Community: The Sanctuary at Liberty Hills REMODELING WINNERS Bathroom Remodel Company: House to Home Solutions Project: Beautiful Bathroom Spa Full of Light and Storage to Age In Luxury Potomac, MD Commercial Company: Martin Architectural Group Project: Bowling Brook Estates Laurel, MD Exterior - Front Façade Company: Mitchell & Best Homes Project: Saul Road Front Facade Renovation Kensington, MD Historic Restoration Company: Edgemont Builders. Project: SchoolHaus Baltimore, MD Interior Remodel Company: Owings Home Services Project: Modern Interior Remodel Lutherville, Maryland Kitchen Remodel/Addition $100,000 - $150,000 Company: Cornerstone Remodeling Project: Michaels Ridge Kitchen Ellicott City, MD Kitchen Remodel $150,000 - $200,000 Company: House to Home Solutions Project: Transitional Style Kitchen, Completely Reimagined Darnestown, MD Kitchen Remodel/Addition $150,000 - $200,000 over 2,000 square feet Company: Owings Brothers Contracting Project: Bright and Blue Kitchen Remodel Severna Park, MD Kitchen Remodel/Addition $250,000 - $300,000 Company: Cornerstone Remodeling LLC Project: Layton Ct. First Floor Renovation Elkridge, MD Addition $250,000 - $300,000 Company: Crosen Homes LLC Project: 3120 - Florence Woodbine, MD Kitchen Remodel/Addition Over $1,000,000 Company: House to Home Solutions Project: Silver Spring Main Level, Transitional-Style Makeover Silver Spring, MD Multi-Generational Renovation Company: Owings Brothers Contracting Project: Basement In-Law Apartment Brookeville, MD Outdoor Living $100,000 to $150,000 Company: House to Home Solutions Project: Luxury Deck Creates Bird Watcher Sanctuary Vienna, VA Outdoor Living $200,000 -$250,000 Company: House to Home Solutions Project: Backyard Oasis to Relax and Entertain Potomac, MD Whole House Remodel $350,000 to $400,000 Company: Maryland Building Company, LLC Project: Birch Manor Edgewater, MD Whole House Remodel $600,000 to $650,000 Company: Owings Brothers Contracting Project: Cape Cod Renovation Lutherville, MD Whole House Remodel $950,000 to $1,000,000 Company: Francis Development Project: Stewart Driveway Chevy Chase, MD MERCHANDISING WINNERS 55+ Detached $600,000 -$700,000 Company: Karen Renee Interior Design Model: Promenade III with Bonus Suite Community: The Courtyards of Carmel Single Family Detached $600,000 -$700,000 Company: Bob Ward Trademark Homes Model: The Chase Community: Bulle Rock Townhome $400,000 -$500,000 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc Model: Vista Community: South Lake 55+ Detached $800,000 -$900,000 Company: Karen Renee Interior Design Model: Portico with Bonus Suite Community: The Courtyards at Lupton Village Silver Merit - 55+ Detached $800,000 -$900,000 Company: Builders Design and Mattamy Homes Model: Haven Community: Telaro at Tradition Townhome $600,000 -$700,000 Company: Builders Design and Toll Brothers Model: Dunnet Community: Solstice at Wellen Park Silver Merit - Townhome $600,000 -$700,000 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. and Model: Sienna Community: Foxcroft Townhome $800,000 -$900,000 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Model: Magnolia Community: The Enclave at Fair Lakes Townhome $700,000 -$800,000 Company: Keystone Custom Homes Model: Hayward Heritage Community: Kellerton 55+ Detached $500,000 -$600,000 Company: Karen Renee Interior Design Model: Portico with Bonus Suite Community: The Courtyards on Lawyers Road MARKETING WINNERS Outstanding Direct Mail - Builder Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency The Retreat at Westfields' Model Grand Opening Outstanding Logo - Associate AdsIntelligence Marketing Locke Landing Logo Outstanding Logo - Builder Brand DRB Homes DRB Homes Logo Outstanding Logo - Builder Community Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency Rainwater Run Outstanding Rebranding Campaign - Builder DRB Homes DRB Homes & DRB Elevate Rebranding Campaign Outstanding Financing Campaign - Builder Caruso Homes Financing Campaign Outstanding Community Multi-Media Campaign - Builder Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency The Retreat at Westfields' Summer Campaign Outstanding Entrance Monument - Developer Carl M. Freeman Companies Tower Hill Outstanding Education and Innovation Builders Design INTrend 2022, Vol.2 Outstanding Use of New Technology - Developer Carl M. Freeman Companies Virtual Cooking Demo with the Institute Outstanding Use of New Technology -Associate ONeil Interactive Plan Price Import Tool & ERP Integration Outstanding Use of New Technology - Builder Caruso Homes/NDG Communications CarusoEXP App Outstanding Print Ad-Color - Associate AdsIntelligence Marketing Freeman Companies - Birds, Seals & Sunset Boat Tour Ad Outstanding Print Ad-Color - Builder Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency Retreat at Westfields in The Old Town Crier Outstanding Social Media Campaign - Builder Craftmark Homes & GKA a creative agency Craftmark Homes Outstanding Use of the Internet - Builder AdsIntelligence Marketing Lennar Maryland Marketing Video Outstanding Use of the Internet - Developer Carl M. Freeman Companies Bayside Institute Calendar Website - Associate AdsIntelligence Marketing The Elite Collection Website https://the-elitecollection.com/ Website - Associate - Non Profit AdsIntelligence Marketing HomeAid Website https://www.homeaid.org/ Website - Builder DRB Homes DRB Homes Website DRBhomes.com - https://www.drbhomes.com/drbhomes ARCHITECTURE WINNERS Clubhouse - Metro Washington EYA LLC The CORE at Tower Oaks Detached Homes - Lots over 10,000 sf $800,000 - $850,000 Mid-Atlantic Builders Sorrento 2.0 Detached Homes - lots under 10,000 sf $800,000 - $850,000 Bob Ward Trademark Homes The Chase Multi-Family/Condo The Martin Architectural Group Bainbridge Market Commons Townhomes $700,000 -$750,000 Mid-Atlantic Builders The Vista at South Lake Townhomes $650,000 -$700,000 Mid-Atlantic Builders The Waverly at South Lake SALES PEOPLE WINNERS Exceptional Assistant/Associate Lisa Greger Lennar Exceptional Sales from a Trailer Phil Marcheso & Wayne Bill (Team) Lennar Most Dedicated Erica Yoakum Caruso Homes Multi-Product John Conaway Lennar Online Sales Counselor Tammy Brown Lennar Sales Manager Shana Witman Lennar Sales Team Elena Holland and Juan Rodriguez Lennar Sales Team James Wenzl and Matt Tracy Caruso Homes Single Family Detached>$400K Stephanie Boyle Gauvreau Caruso Homes Regional Builder Townhome Sales person of the year Jozette Adams Caruso Homes National Builder Townhome Sales person of the year Heidi Vandenberg Lennar Overall Salespeople of the Year James Wenzl and Matt Tracy Caruso Homes ### About the Maryland Building Industry Association 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.