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MBIA Announces Maryland Award of Excellence Winners Maryland's Most Prestigious New Home and Remodeling Award Program Fulton, Maryland (April 11, 2024) - The Sales and Marketing Council and the Remodelers and Custom Builders Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners at a ceremony at Martin's West ballroom on April 11, 2024. The MAX+ program recognizes local home builders, remodeling, sales people, architects and new home merchandisers who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value. "These awards are designed to recognize the industry’s best craftsmanship and innovation in new homes and remodeling." said Lori Graf, MBIA CEO. "The homes our members create, sell and remodel transform our communities into homes." she added. Awards were presented in categories in multiple price ranges including historic renovation and accessible 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 Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Detached $700,000 -$799,999 Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Tuscaloosa at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Attached $700,000 -$799,999 Company: Williamsburg Group LLC Model: Donleigh at Enclave at Hines Farm North Laurel, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Clubhouse - Delaware Market Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies Model: Tower Hill Clubhouse at Tower Hill Lewes, DE Product - Large Volume Builder Clubhouse - Eastern Shore Market Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: The Chester Clubhouse at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Custom Home $900,000-$999,999 Company: Crosen Homes LLC Model: Durigg at Offsite custom Woodbine, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Customized Home Over $1 Million Company: Beazer Homes Model: Willow at Hampton Hills Ellicott City, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $500,000-$599,999 Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Chester at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $600,000-$699,999 Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Severn at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Detached $1 Million to $1,199,999 Company: Williamsburg Group LLC Model: Emerson at Enclave at Hines Farm North Laurel, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,200,000 - $1,299,999 Company: Caruso Homes Model: Kingsport II Craftsman at Pinehurst Brandywine, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,600,000 - $1,699,999 Company: Caruso Homes Model: Annapolis at The Courts of Hidden Waters Pikesville, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,800,000 - $1,899,999 Company: Williamsburg Group LLC Model: Wellington at McCann Estates Woodbine, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000-$699,999 Company: Gemcraft Homes Model: Jefferson at Stoney Creek North East, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 -$749,999 - Eastern Shore Market Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Jenkins at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 -$749,999 - Baltimore/Metro Market Company: Williamsburg Group LLC Model: Mount Vernon IV at Greenleigh Baltimore, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $750,000 -$799,999 Company: K Hovnanian Homes Model: Franklin at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000-$899,999 Company: K Hovnanian Homes Model: Kerr at Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000-$599,999 Company: Caruso Homes Model: Potomac at Signature Club Towns Accokeek, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 -$799,999 Company: Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: Chelsea at Melford Town Center Bowie, Maryland Product - Small Volume Builder Custom $700,000 -$799,999 Company: Shore-Line Construction Model: Smith Custom Home Essex, MD Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Over 1.5 Million Company: Shore-Line Construction Dundalk, MD Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $600,000-$699,999 Company: Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: Gramercy at Melford Town Center Bowie, Maryland Product - Small Volume Builder Custom $600,000-$699,999 Company: Shore-Line Construction Model: Horney Custom Home ESSEX, MD Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Up to $1.5 Million Company: Triangle Homes LLC Model: Sorrento Residence at Carriage Estates Davidsonville, MD Product - Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000-$999,999 Company: TCBC Model: Lynwood at Walnut Ridge Westminster, MD Product - Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over One Million Company: Greenspring Homes Model: The Sonoma Phoenix, MD Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Homes Over Two Million Company: Procopio Homes Annapolis, MD 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 $700,000 - $799,999 Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Tuscaloosa Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD 55+ Detached $800,000 - $899,999 Up to $25 per Sqaure Foot Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Kerr Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD 55+ Detached $800,000 - $899,999 Over $25 per Square Foot Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: Franklin Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Clubhouse - Under $25 per Sqaure Foot Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Model: The Chester Clubhouse Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island Chester, MD Clubhouse - Over $25 per Sqaure Foot Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies Lauri Chastin Consulting Model: Tower Hill Clubhouse Community: Tower Hill Lewes, DE Single Family Detached $700,000 - $799,999 Company: DRB Homes Model: Bridgeport Community: Brunswick Crossing Brunswick, MD Single Family Detached $900,000 - $999,999 Company: DRB Homes Model: Emory Community: Brunswick Crossing Brunswick, MD Single Family Detached Over $1 Million- Over $25 per Square Foot Company: DRB Homes Model: Richmond Community: The Fairways Glenn Dale, MD Single Family Detached Over $1 Million - Under $25 Square Foot Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Caruso Homes Model: Kingsport II Community: Pinehurst Brandywine, MD Single Family Detached Over $1 Million - Central Pennsylvania Market Company: Builders Design W.B. Homes Model: The Wells Community: Bexley Hatfield, PA Townhome $600,000 - $699,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: Greenwich Community: Melford Town Center Bowie, MD Townhome $700,000 - $799,999 Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Mid-Atlantic Builders Model: Chelsea Community: Melford Town Center Bowie, MD Townhome Over $1 Million Company: Interior Concepts, Inc. Craftmark Homes Model: Westmore Community: The Grove Rockville, MD? MARKETING WINNERS Brochure Company: AdsIntelligence K. Hovnanian at Locke Landing - Coffee Table Book Logo Company: D.R. Horton & NDG Communications Pinegrove Pinegrove Logo Multi-Media Campaign Company: D.R. Horton & NDG Communications Pinegrove Grand Opening Campaign Outstanding Use of New Technology Company: AdsIntelligence Locke Landing 3D Rendering Print Ad-Color Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Lennar at the Beach - 2023 Print Ad Sales Center - 55+ Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Four Seasons at Kent Island Sales Center Company: DRB Homes Locke Landing Social Media Campaign Company: AdsIntelligence DRB Homes Eastern Shore Community Specific Facebook Campaigns Summer 2023 Website - Associate Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing Tides at River Marsh Website Website - Builder- Northern Virginia Market Company: Bukont Homes The Grove on Park Website Website - Builder- Eastern Shore Market Company: K. Hovnanian Homes Four Seasons at Kent Island Single Family Website - Builder- Custom Market Company: Classic Homes of Maryland Classic Homes of Maryland - Website Rebrand ARCHITECTURE WINNERS Clubhouse - Maryland K. Hovnanian Homes Four Seasons at Kent Island Clubhouse - Delaware Carl M. Freeman Companies Tower Hill Clubhouse Detached Homes - Lots over 10,000 sf Classic Homes of Maryland The Strathmore Detached Homes lots under 10,000 sf Classic Homes of Maryland The Hampden Multi-Family/Condo (includes 2 over 2s) K. Hovnanian Homes Four Seasons at Kent Island Multi-Family/Condo (includes 2 over 2s) Over $1 Million Mallard Construction Group, Inc. The Promenade Apartments at Rainbow Plaza Townhomes (includes duplexes and back to back) $700,000- $799,999 Mid-Atlantic Builders The Chelsea at Melford Town Center SALES PEOPLE WINNERS Exceptional Assistant/Associate Peggy Camero Lennar Multi-Product Kara Gooden Lennar Online Sales Counselor Lisa Jennings Lennar Online Sales Counselor/Team Catharine Chriss, Lindsey Wood, Casey Suddarth Caruso Homes Exceptional Effort David Coxen Lennar Sales Team Gail Johnson & Renee Washington Lennar Townhome Salesperson of the Year Philip Marcheso Lennar Single Family Detached >$1 Million Salesperson of the Year Erica Yoakum Caruso Homes Overall Salesperson of the Year David Coxen Lennar 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.
MBIA Announces Maryland Award of Excellence Winners
Maryland's Most Prestigious New Home and Remodeling Award Program
Fulton, Maryland (April 11, 2024) - The Sales and Marketing Council and the Remodelers and Custom Builders Council of the Maryland Building Industry Association announced the Maryland Award of Excellence winners at a ceremony at Martin's West ballroom on April 11, 2024. The MAX+ program recognizes local home builders, remodeling, sales people, architects and new home merchandisers who provide buyers with excellence in design, livability and value.
"These awards are designed to recognize the industry’s best craftsmanship and innovation in new homes and remodeling." said Lori Graf, MBIA CEO. "The homes our members create, sell and remodel transform our communities into homes." she added.
Awards were presented in categories in multiple price ranges including historic renovation and accessible 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.
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PRODUCT WINNERS
Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Detached $700,000 -$799,999
Company: K. Hovnanian Homes
Model: Tuscaloosa at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Chester, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Attached $700,000 -$799,999
Company: Williamsburg Group LLC
Model: Donleigh at Enclave at Hines Farm
North Laurel, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Clubhouse - Delaware Market
Company: Carl M. Freeman Companies
Model: Tower Hill Clubhouse at Tower Hill
Lewes, DE
Product - Large Volume Builder Clubhouse - Eastern Shore Market
Model: The Chester Clubhouse at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder Custom Home $900,000-$999,999
Company: Crosen Homes LLC
Model: Durigg at Offsite custom
Woodbine, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Customized Home Over $1 Million
Company: Beazer Homes
Model: Willow at Hampton Hills
Ellicott City, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $500,000-$599,999
Model: Chester at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder Multi-Family/Condo $600,000-$699,999
Model: Severn at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder 55+ Detached $1 Million to $1,199,999
Model: Emerson at Enclave at Hines Farm
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,200,000 - $1,299,999
Company: Caruso Homes
Model: Kingsport II Craftsman at Pinehurst
Brandywine, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,600,000 - $1,699,999
Model: Annapolis at The Courts of Hidden Waters
Pikesville, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,800,000 - $1,899,999
Model: Wellington at McCann Estates
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $600,000-$699,999
Company: Gemcraft Homes
Model: Jefferson at Stoney Creek
North East, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 -$749,999 - Eastern Shore Market
Model: Jenkins at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 -$749,999 - Baltimore/Metro Market
Model: Mount Vernon IV at Greenleigh
Baltimore, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $750,000 -$799,999
Company: K Hovnanian Homes
Model: Franklin at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000-$899,999
Model: Kerr at Four Seasons at Kent Island
Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000-$599,999
Model: Potomac at Signature Club Towns
Accokeek, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $700,000 -$799,999
Company: Mid-Atlantic Builders
Model: Chelsea at Melford Town Center
Bowie, Maryland
Product - Small Volume Builder Custom $700,000 -$799,999
Company: Shore-Line Construction
Model: Smith Custom Home
Essex, MD
Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Over 1.5 Million
Dundalk, MD
Product - Large Volume Builder Townhome $600,000-$699,999
Model: Gramercy at Melford Town Center
Product - Small Volume Builder Custom $600,000-$699,999
Model: Horney Custom Home
ESSEX, MD
Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Up to $1.5 Million
Company: Triangle Homes LLC
Model: Sorrento Residence at Carriage Estates
Davidsonville, MD
Product - Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000-$999,999
Company: TCBC
Model: Lynwood at Walnut Ridge
Westminster, MD
Product - Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over One Million
Company: Greenspring Homes
Model: The Sonoma
Phoenix, MD
Product - Small Volume Builder Custom Homes Over Two Million
Company: Procopio Homes
Annapolis, MD
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
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
Kitchen Remodel $150,000 - $200,000
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
Project: 3120 - Florence
Kitchen Remodel/Addition Over $1,000,000
Project: Silver Spring Main Level, Transitional-Style Makeover
Silver Spring, MD
Multi-Generational Renovation
Project: Basement In-Law Apartment
Brookeville, MD
Outdoor Living $100,000 to $150,000
Project: Luxury Deck Creates Bird Watcher Sanctuary
Vienna, VA
Outdoor Living $200,000 -$250,000
Project: Backyard Oasis to Relax and Entertain
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
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 $700,000 - $799,999
Model: Tuscaloosa
Community: Four Seasons at Kent Island
55+ Detached $800,000 - $899,999 Up to $25 per Sqaure Foot
Model: Kerr
55+ Detached $800,000 - $899,999 Over $25 per Square Foot
Model: Franklin
Clubhouse - Under $25 per Sqaure Foot
Model: The Chester Clubhouse
Clubhouse - Over $25 per Sqaure Foot
Lauri Chastin Consulting
Model: Tower Hill Clubhouse
Community: Tower Hill
Single Family Detached $700,000 - $799,999
Company: DRB Homes
Model: Bridgeport
Community: Brunswick Crossing
Brunswick, MD
Single Family Detached $900,000 - $999,999
Model: Emory
Single Family Detached Over $1 Million- Over $25 per Square Foot
Model: Richmond
Community: The Fairways
Glenn Dale, MD
Single Family Detached Over $1 Million - Under $25 Square Foot
Company: Interior Concepts, Inc.
Caruso Homes
Model: Kingsport II
Community: Pinehurst
Single Family Detached Over $1 Million - Central Pennsylvania Market
Company: Builders Design
W.B. Homes
Model: The Wells
Community: Bexley
Hatfield, PA
Townhome $600,000 - $699,999
Mid-Atlantic Builders
Model: Greenwich
Community: Melford Town Center
Bowie, MD
Townhome $700,000 - $799,999
Model: Chelsea
Townhome Over $1 Million
Craftmark Homes
Model: Westmore
Community: The Grove
Rockville, MD?
MARKETING WINNERS
Brochure
Company: AdsIntelligence
K. Hovnanian at Locke Landing - Coffee Table Book
Logo
Company: D.R. Horton & NDG Communications
Pinegrove Pinegrove Logo
Multi-Media Campaign
Pinegrove Grand Opening Campaign
Outstanding Use of New Technology
Locke Landing 3D Rendering
Print Ad-Color
Company: AdsIntelligence Marketing
Lennar at the Beach - 2023 Print Ad
Sales Center - 55+
Four Seasons at Kent Island
Sales Center
Locke Landing
Social Media Campaign
DRB Homes Eastern Shore Community Specific Facebook Campaigns Summer 2023
Website - Associate
Tides at River Marsh Website
Website - Builder- Northern Virginia Market
Company: Bukont Homes
The Grove on Park Website
Website - Builder- Eastern Shore Market
Four Seasons at Kent Island Single Family
Website - Builder- Custom Market
Company: Classic Homes of Maryland
Classic Homes of Maryland - Website Rebrand
ARCHITECTURE WINNERS
Clubhouse - Maryland
K. Hovnanian Homes
Clubhouse - Delaware
Carl M. Freeman Companies
Tower Hill Clubhouse
Detached Homes -
Lots over 10,000 sf
Classic Homes of Maryland
The Strathmore
Detached Homes
lots under 10,000 sf
The Hampden
Multi-Family/Condo (includes 2 over 2s)
Over $1 Million
Mallard Construction Group, Inc.
The Promenade Apartments at Rainbow Plaza
Townhomes (includes duplexes and back to back)
$700,000- $799,999
The Chelsea at Melford Town Center
SALES PEOPLE WINNERS
Exceptional Assistant/Associate
Peggy Camero
Lennar
Multi-Product
Kara Gooden
Online Sales Counselor
Lisa Jennings
Online Sales Counselor/Team
Catharine Chriss, Lindsey Wood, Casey Suddarth
Exceptional Effort
David Coxen
Sales Team
Gail Johnson & Renee Washington
Townhome Salesperson of the Year
Philip Marcheso
Single Family Detached >$1 Million Salesperson of the Year
Erica Yoakum
Overall Salesperson of the Year
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.