Our 2023 Finalists have gained recognition for all their accomplishments by entering the 2023 Star Awards. The Star Awards is the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry and your outstanding work can be a part of it.
2023 marks 30 years of recognizing TAB builders, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leader members. There are more than 110 categories, so you are bound to find one that is perfect for you!
Best Print Ad - Volume or Custom Builder (50 or more homes per calendar year)
Sandlin Custom Homes
Best Print Ad - Custom Builder (less than 50 Homes per calendar year)
Röhe & Wright Builders
Best Print Ad - Developer
Anderson Hanson & Blanton for Craig Ranch
Best Interior Merchandising - between $250,001 - $325,000
Ja Lane Design Studio for Tremont Homes
Best Interior Merchandising - between $325,001 and $400,000
Ja Lane Design Studio for Tremont Homes
Best Interior Merchandising - over $500,000
Sitterle Homes
Best Sales Brochure - Volume or Custom Builder (50 or more homes per calendar year)
Trendmaker Homes
Best Sales Brochure - Custom Builder Custom Builder (less than 50 Homes per calendar year)
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Sales Brochure - Developer
Newland Communities
Best Kitchen Renovation - under $100,000
All Star Construction, Inc.
Best Kitchen Renovation - over $100,000
Audino Construction Inc
Best Bathroom Renovation - under $50,000
USI Remodeling
Best Bathroom Renovation - over $50,000
Audino Construction Inc
Best Direct Mail Piece - Volume or Custom Builder (50 or more homes per calendar year)
Trendmaker Homes
Best Direct Mail Piece - Custom Builder (less than 50 Homes per calendar year)
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Direct Mail Piece - Developer
Boe Creative for WoodCreek Development Company
Best Addition
All Star Construction, Inc.
Best Historic Renovation - Multifamily
Beeler Guest Owens Architects
Best Historic Renovation - Residential
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Best Billboard Volume - Builder
Trendmaker Homes
Best Billboard - Developer
On-Target Marketing for Ryko Development, Inc.
Best Specialty Room - Remodeler
All Star Construction, Inc.
Best Radio Commercial
History Maker Homes
Best Television Commercial
On-Target Marketing for Ryko Development, Inc.
Best Outdoor Living Space - Remodeler
HNI Services
Best Whole House Renovation
Hubbard Olde World Homecrafters, LLC
Best Special Promotion - Volume Builder (50 or more homes per calendar year)
Bright & Co Marketing for American Legend Homes
Best Special Promotion - Custom Builder (less than 50 Homes per calendar year)
Zbranek Custom Homes
Best Special Promotion - Developer
Bright & Co Marketing for Castle Hills Development
Best Master Bathroom - under $1 Million
Röhe & Wright Builders
Best Master Bedroom - between $1 Million - $1.99 Million
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.
Best Master Bedroom - $2 Million and Over
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Best Master Bathroom - between $1 Million - $1.99 Million
Hollaway Custom Homes, Inc.
Best Master Bathroom - $2 Million and Over
George Lewis Custom Homes
Best Web Site - Volume or Custom Builder (50 or more homes per calendar year)
Toll Brothers
Best Web Site - Custom Builder (less than 50 Homes per calendar year)
Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction
Best Web Site - Developer
On-Target Marketing for Ryko Development, Inc.
Best Web Site - Remodeler
USI Remodeling
Best Kitchen under $1 Million
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Best Kitchen for a Home - between $1 Million - $1.99 Million
Hollaway Custom Homes, Inc.
Best Kitchen for a Home - $2 Million and Over
Corias Homes
Best Sales Center
Trendmaker Development
Best Product Design - under $125,000
History Maker Homes
Best Product Design - between $250,001 - $325,000
Sandlin Custom Homes
Best Product Design - over $500,000
Sitterle Homes
Best Interior Entry/Foyer - under $1 Million
TRS Custom Homes
Best Interior Entry/Foyer - over $1 Million
George Lewis Custom Homes
Best Specialty Room - under $1 Million
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Best Specialty Room - over $1 Million
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Custom Luxury Home - over $1 Million
Partners in Building
Best Interior Merchandising - between $125,001 and $175,000
History Maker Homes
Best Interior Merchandising between $175,001 and $250.000
Ja Lane Design Studio for Tremont Homes
Best Outdoor Project
Frankel Building Group
Best Architectural Design under $1 Million
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Best Overall Interior Design under $1 Million
Boe Creative for Ryan Custom Homes
Best Architectural Design under $1 Million
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Best Overall Interior Design between $1 Million $1.25 Million
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Architectural Design between $1 Million - $1.25 Million
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Overall Interior Design between $1.25 Million $1.5 Million Creative Custom Builders, LLP
Best Architectural Design between $1.25 Million - $1.5 Million
Creative Custom Builders, LLP
Best Overall Interior Design between $1.5 Million - $2 Million
Jenkins Custom Homes
Best Architectural Design between $1.5 Million - $2 Million
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Best Overall Interior Design $2 Million and Over George
Lewis Custom Homes
Best Architectural Design between $2 Million - $3 Million
Corias Homes
Propane Star Builder Awards
Copperleaf Property Group, LLC
Da Vida Pools, LLC
Hubbard Olde World Homecrafters, LLC
Jenkins Custom Homes
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Powell Custom Homes
Best Architectural Design over $3 Million
Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction
Best New Home Under $1 Million under $1 Million
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Sales Professional of the Year
Paula Moss
Best New Home Over $1 Million over $1 Million
Jenkins Custom Homes
Sales Manager of the Year
Dan Gezella
Green Building Advocate of the Year
Don Ferrier
Marketing Professional of the Year
Heather Gould
Green Building Project of the Year Single Family
Sierra Homes Construction
Superintendent of the Year
Jason Zbranek
Green Building Project of the Year Remodeling
Tier1 Group, LLC
Project Manager of the Year
Shayna Thompson
Green Building Marketing Promotion
Green Craft Builders, LLC
Construction Manager of the Year
Don Lyton
The Grand Awards Custom Builder (50 homes or less)
Jenkins
Custom Homes Builder Mid Volume
Sitterle Homes Remodeler
USI Remodeling
2009 Star Awards Finalists
CUSTOM BUILDER FINALISTS
REMODELER FINALISTS
Allegro Builders
All Star Construction, Inc.
Boe Creative for Ryan Custom Homes
Audino Construction Inc
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Beeler Guest Owens Architects
Brooks Custom Homes
Boozer Construction
Copperleaf Property Group, LLC
Charanza Contracting, Inc.
Corias Homes
HNI Services
Creative Custom Builders, LLP
Hubbard Olde World Homecrafters, LLC
Da Vida Pools, LLC
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Durrett Interests, LLC
Powell Custom Homes
Frankel Building Group
Premier Remodeling & Construction
Frontier Custom Homes
Tier1 Group, LLC
George Lewis Custom Homes
USI Remodeling
Grayson Designs, LLC
William Shaw & Associates
Hollaway Custom Homes, Inc.
Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction
VOLUME BUILDER FINALISTS
Jenkins Custom Homes
Allegro Builders
Laughlin Homes & Restoration
Bright & Co Marketing for American Legend Homes
Morning Star Builders LTD
History Maker Homes
Röhe & Wright Builders
Ja Lane Design Studio for Tremont Homes
Silverton Custom Homes, Inc.
Partners in Building
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.
Sandlin Custom Homes
TRS Custom Homes
Sitterle Homes
Wilde Custom Homes, Inc.
Toll Brothers
Zbranek Custom Homes
Trendmaker Homes
INDIVIDUAL FINALISTS
DEVELOPER FINALISTS
Ashton Woods Homes
Boe Creative for Friendswood Development Co.
Brian A. Bailey Homes, Inc.
Boe Creative for Woodcreek Developement Co.
Environments for Living Bright & Co Marketing for Castle Hills Development
Custom Builder of the Year Foursquare Builders, LLC - Austin, TX
Developer of the Year Bridgeland LP - Houston, TX
Remodeler of the Year RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, TX
Volume Builder of the Year - Low Volume Brohn Homes - Austin, TX
Volume Builder of the Year - Medium Volume Partners in Building - Houston, TX
Volume Builder of the Year - High Volume Toll Brothers, Inc - Dallas/Fortworth, TX
2011 Star Awards Winners by Company Name
Aliana Development Company - Houston, TX
Developer - Best E-mail Message
Developer - Best Website
Bank of America Home Loans - San Antonio, TX
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year - Joe Bass
Bridgeland, LP - Houston, TX
Developer - Best Billboard
Developer - Best Online Advertisement
Developer - Best Print Ad
Developer - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Developer - Best Television Commercial
Realtor of the Year - Victor Chelf
Brohn Homes - Austin, TX Multifamily - Best Interior Design for Attached Homes for a unit $200,001 - $300,000
Volume Builder - Best Custom Home for a home under $1 Million
Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $600,001 - $750,000
Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece
Construction Manager of the Year - Chad Worley
Canyon Creek Homes Inc - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home $500,001 - $ 700,000
Capital Builders & Designers, LLC - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Interior Design for a home $500,001 - $749,999
Casa Sereno Homes, LLC - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure
Creative Custom Builders - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen for a home $1 Million - $2 Million
Danze & Davis Architects - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $250,001 - $325,000
Darling Homes - Frisco, TX Multifamily - Best Architectural Design for Attached Homes for a unit $200,001 - $300,000
Ellis Custom Homes LLC - College Station, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home $1 Million - $2 Million
Emerald Custom Homes Of Texas - Spring, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home $350,001 - $500,000
Foursquare Builders, LLC - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home $350,000 or less
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for $500,000 or less
Custom Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece
Custom Builder - Best E-mail Message
Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement
Custom Builder - Best Special Promotion
Frankel Building Group - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Print Ad
Frontier Custom Builders Inc - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Interior Design for a home over $2 Million
Gehan Homes - Dallas, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $125,001 - $175,000
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year - Jennifer M. Reed
Sales Manager of the Year - Shelly Boulter Ayers
Sales Professional of the Year - Robert Echrich
Gossett Jones Homes, Inc - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen for a home $350,000 or less
Greymark Construction Co - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation for over $100,000
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation for over $500,000
Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece
Remodeler - Best Website
History Maker Homes - Fort Worth, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $125,001 - $175,000
Jamestown Estate Homes, LLC - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen for a home $750,001 - $1 Million
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes - Georgetown, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $500,001 - $600,000
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $500,001 - $600,000
Keechi Creek Builders - Tomball, TX Remodeler - Best Specialty Room
Kent Moore Cabinets Inc - Bryan, TX Associate - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen for a home over $2 Million
LBJ Construction, LP - Houston, TX Multifamily - Best Architectural Design for Attached Homes for a unit over $500,000
Multifamily - Best Interior Design for Attached Homes for a unit over $500,000
Legacy Development and Construction Services - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space
Lori Caldwell Designs - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Interior Design for a home $750,001 - $1 Million
Mary DeWalt Design Group, Inc. - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $175,001 - $250,000
Mattern & Fitzgerald Custom Builders - Boerne, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home $700,001 - $1 Million
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen for a home $350,000 - $750,000
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space for a home less than $1 Million
Mike Hollaway Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom for a home $750,001 - $1 Million
Mitch Schwartz Homes - Lakeway, TX Multifamily - Best Architectural Design for Attached Homes for a unit $300,001 - $400,000
Partners in Building LP - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $600,001 - $750,000
Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $400,001 - $500,000
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure
Providence Title - San Antonio, TX Title Industry Professional of the Year - Denise M. Smith
Pyramid Homes - Flint, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom for a home $350,000 or less
Custom Builder - Best Television Commercial
Republic Property Group - Lantana, TX Developer - Best Special Promotion
RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Addition
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation for $100,000 or less
Remodeler - Best Print Ad
Remodeler - Best Sales Brochure
Sandlin Custom Homes - North Richland Hills, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $175,001 - $250,000
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion
Scott Felder Homes Llc - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $250,001 - $325,000
Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home $325,001 - $400,000
Volume Builder - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Volume Builder - Best Billboard
Simmons Estate Homes - Southlake, TX Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space for a home over $2 Million
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room
Sterling Custom Homes Inc - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design for a home over $2 Million
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom for a home over $2 Million
Studio Bespoke - Houston, TX Multifamily - Best Interior Design for Attached Homes for a unit $200,000 or less
Remodeler - Best Commercial Remodel
The Reserve at Lake Travis, LLC - Spicewood, TX Best Poolscape
Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More
Developer - Best Sales Brochure
Marketing Professional of the Year - Amy Garcia
Thomas Signature Homes - Dallas, TX Custom Builder - Best Interior Design for a home $1 Million - $2 Million
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for over $1 million
Tier1 Group - Leander, TX Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $500,000 or less
Tilson Homes - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Custom Luxury Home over $1 Million
Volume Builder - Judges Choice (Philanthropic Recognition)
Volume Builder - Best E-mail Message
Volume Builder - Best Radio Commercial
Volume Builder - Best Television Commercial
Tofka Inc. - Leander, TX Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for $500,001 - $1 million
Toll Brothers Inc - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home $400,001 - $500,000
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising for a home over $750,000
Volume Builder - Best Product Design for a home over $750,001
Volume Builder - Best Website
Tropicana Homes - El Paso, TX Construction Superintendent of the Year - Andrew Arroyos
Warranty Service Professional of the Year - Elsa Chavez
U S I Remodeling - Grand Prairie, TX
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation for $50,000 or less
Venetian Custom Homes - Southlake, TX Custom Builder - Best Website
Volume Control - Houston, TX Associate - Best Print Ad
Associate - Best Website
Whitestone Builders - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom for a home $350,001 - $750,000
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes Ltd - Lakeway, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom for a home $1 Million - $2 Million
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom for a home over $1 Million
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space for a home $1 Million - $2 Million
Texas Star Awards
In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Texas Star Awards — the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. In 2005, this remarkable awards program expanded to include projects throughout the Southwest. The 2011 Star Awards showcased the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest!
The Star Awards is held in conjunction with the Sunbelt Builders Show™ and is heavily marketed to the Sunbelt region: Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas. With more than 75 categories to choose from and hundreds of entries each year, it is an impressive feat to be identified as a finalist, let alone a winner.
Star Awards Finalist and Winners are recognized during the Sunbelt Builders Show™ at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. 2011 Grand Award Winners were announced and presented their awards during the Texas Housing Hall of Honor & Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Saturday, October 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX. For more information on the Sunbelt Builders Show™, call (800) 252-3625 or visitwww.SunbeltBuildersShow.com.
Custom Builder of the Year Allegro Builders - Houston, TX
Developer of the Year Aliana Development Co. - Houston, TX
Remodeler of the Year Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX
Volume Builder of the Year for Mid Volume Scott Felder Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Volume Builder of the Year for High Volume Toll Bros, Inc. - Grapevine, TX
2012 Star Awards Winners by Company Name
Aliana Development Company - Houston, TX Developer of the Year - Grand Award
Marketing Professional of the Year - Linda Kilgore, MIRM, CMP
Developer - Best Billboard
Developer - Best Direct Mail Piece
Developer - Best Radio Commercial
Developer - Best Special Promotion - Consumer
Developer - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More
Allegro Builders - Houston, TX Custom Builder of the Year - Grand Award
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design - $1M - $1.999M
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design - $1M and over
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom - $1M - $1.999M
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space - $1M & Over
Ashton Woods Homes Inc - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Billboard
Volume Builder - Best Website
Centerra Homes - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece
Volume Builder - Best Product Design - $100K - $299K
CKC Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece
Clint Small Homes, LLC - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Interior Design - $700K - $999K
Craig Ranch - McKinney, TX (entered by Anderson Hanson and Blanton) Developer - Best Print Ad
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation - Over $75K
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation - $50K - $199K
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation - Over $300K
Elite Remodeling - Frisco, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation - Less than $50K
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation - $50K - $75K
Ellis Custom Homes LLC - College Station, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen - $2M and over
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design - $2M and over
Frankel Building Group - Houston, TX Project Manager of the Year - Brian Adams
Custom Builder - Best E-mail Message
Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement
Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure
Custom Builder - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design - $500K - $699K
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen - $500K - $699K
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen - $700K - $799K
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space - $500K - $799K
Gehan Homes - San Antonio, TX Best Poolscape
Warranty Service Professional of the Year - Miken Riggs
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - Over $1M
Green Haven Ranch - Austin, TX (entered by Green Building Authority) Custom Builder - Best Website
Developer - Best Website
Greymark Construction Co - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece
Remodeler - Best Print Ad
Remodeler - Best Sales Brochure
Remodeler - Best Website
Hillwood Communities - Dallas, TX (entered by Anderson Hanson and Blanton) Developer - Best E-mail Message
Developer - Best Special Promotion - Realtor
Hines/Anderson Hanson and Blanton - Fort Worth, TX Developer - Best Sales Brochure
Hollaway Custom Homes, Inc. - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen - $1M - $1.99M
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom - $1M - $1.99M
Imagery Intelligence, LLC - Fort Worth, TX Associate - Best Print Ad
J. Patrick Homes, Ltd. - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Print Ad
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - $600K - $699K
Volume Builder - Best Product Design - $500K - $699K
Jenkins Custom Homes, Inc. - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Special Promotion
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen - $800K - $999K
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom - $800K - $999K
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom - $2M and over
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room - $1M and over
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes - Georgetown, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design - $300K - $399K
Katz Builders Inc - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Addition - Over $200K
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation - Over $1M
Kent Moore Cabinets LTD - Bryan, TX Associate - Best Website
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX Remodeler of the Year - Grand Award
Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation - $200K - $300K
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation - $300K - $399K
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room - Under $500K - $699K
Legacy Development and Construction Services - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation - $200K - $299K
M. Christopher Custom Homes - Fairview, TX Rookie Sales Professional of the Year - Tony Prutch
Remodeler - Best Addition - $100K - $199K
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space - Under $100K
Remodeler - Best Specialty Room - Over $50K
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation - $900K - $999K
Matt Powers Custom Homes and Renovations - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Print Ad
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom - $2M and over
Mattern & Fitzgerald Custom Builders - Boerne, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design - $700K - $999K
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space - $800K - $999K
McMillin Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best E-mail Message
Volume Builder - Best Online Advertisement
Volume Builder - Best Showroom / Sales Center
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - $100K - $299K
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - $400K - $499K
Partners in Building LP - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design - $1M - $1.999M
Remodelers Council of the Greater Houston BA - Houston, TX (entered by Fort Bend Publishing Group) Remodeler - Judges' Choice Promotional Piece
RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Commercial Remodel
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space - Over $100K
Rohe & Wright Custom Homes LLC - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design - $500K - $699K
Scott Felder Homes LLC - Austin, TX Volume Builder of the Year (Mid Volume) - Grand Award
Construction Manager of the Year - John Jones
Construction Superintendent of the Year - Chris Cheaney
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year - Windy Hartl with Southern Lending Services, Ltd.
Realtor of the Year - Jacquelyn Foreman with Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
Sales Manager of the Year - Greg Smith
Title Industry Professional of the Year - Marisa DeMitri with Prosperity Title
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - $300K - $399K
Volume Builder - Best Product Design - $400K - $499K
Tier1 Group, LLC - Leander, TX Remodeler - Best Addition - Less than $50K
Tilson Home Corporation - Austin, TX (entered by Planet Central) Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure
Volume Builder - Best Television Commercial
Toll Brothers Inc - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX Volume Builder of the Year (High Volume) - Grand Award
Sales Professional of the Year - Stacy Simpson
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising - $500K - $599K
USI Remodeling - Grand Prairie, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation - Less than $50K
Watermark & Company - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation - Under $200K
Texas Star Awards
The Texas Association of Builders’ 2012 Star Awards exceeded every expectation with over 400 entries. The quality and scope of all the products and promotional items were impressive. Our four out-of-state judges had their work cut out for them but have made their selections and below are our 2012 Star Awards Winners.
Category WINNERS were announced at the Sunbelt Builders Show™ on Thursday, September 13, during the Welcome Party and were called on the trade show floor stage to receive their trophy.
Grand Award and Individual Achievement Winners were announced and presented with their award during the Texas Housing Hall of Honor & Excellence in Leadership Dinner on Friday, September 14 at the Four Seasons Hotel.
All Star Awards winners were published in TAB’s NewsBriefs and TABloid (monthly email publication). Winners will receive a Star Awards Winner logo that can be used for publications and marketing. Be sure you also check out the Star Awards section of the November/December issue of Texas Builder Magazine.
Duplicate Star Awards trophies may be ordered by clicking here.
Thank you for your spectacular entries and the quality of your work!
Custom Builder of the Year Laughlin Homes & Restoration Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX
Remodeler of the Year Allegro Builders - Houston, TX
Low Volume Builder of the Year Centerra Homes - Austin, TX
Mid Volume Builder of the Year Scott Felder Homes LLC - Austin, TX
High Volume Builder of the Year Toll Brothers Inc - Dallas, TX
2013 Star Awards Winners by Company Name
3D Builders, LLC - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $1M - $1.99M for Southall Residence - Cypress, TX
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room $1M - $1.99M for Southall Residence - Cypress, TX
Adam Wilson Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $1M - $1.99M for Via Aragon Parade Home - San Antonio, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $1M - $1.99M for Via Aragon Parade Home - San Antonio, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom $1M - $1.99M for Via Aragon Parade Home - San Antonio, TX
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space $1M - $1.99M for Via Aragon Parade Home - San Antonio, TX
Allegro Builders - Houston, TX Remodeler of the Year - Grand Award
Remodeler - Best Website for www.AllegroBuilders.com
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $70K - $100K for Shawn Lynch Project-Houston, TX
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $70K - $90K for Shawn Lynch Project-Houston, TX
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space for Shawn Lynch Project-Houston, TX
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $800K - $899K for Shawn Lynch Project-Houston, TX
Ash Creek Homes - Austin, TX (entered by SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, TX) Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement for Grove at Falconhead Google Adwords Campaign
Ashton Woods Homes Inc - Houston, TX Marketing Professional of the Year - Carrie Roehling
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year - Margaret Greenwood
Sales Professional of the Year - Paul Lim
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion for Spring Clean Sales Event
Volume Builder - Best Product Design under $300K for Cypress Creek Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $300K - $399K for WoodRidge Forest - Kingwood, TX
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $300K - $399K for WoodRidge Forest - Kingwood, TX
Blackburn Communities - Austin, TX (entered by SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, TX) Developer - Best Email Message for Preserve at Mayfield Pre-Grand Opening Event
Centerra Homes - Austin, TX Low Volume Builder of the Year - Grand Award
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year - Michael Nasserfar with Ameripro Funding
Warranty Service Professional of the Year - Chad Ford
Volume Builder-Best Interior Merchandising under $300K for The Georgetown in Falcon Pointe-Pflugerville, TX
Christopher Sims Custom Homes - Sugar Land, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $2M - $3.5M for Modern Lakefront - Sugarland, TX
Corias, Inc - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $3M - $4M for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom over $3M for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom over $3M for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space over $2M for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room $2M - $3.5M for Schroeder Residence - Austin, TX
Craftsmanship By John Inc - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Email Message for Your Home-Your Castle
Cypress Creek Lakes - Cypress, TX (entered by Boe Creative Services - The Woodlands, TX) Developer - Best Sales Brochure for Cypress Creek Lakes Brochure
Developer - Best Showroom / Sales Center for Cypress Creek Lakes Showroom/Sales Center
Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More for Cypress Creek Lakes, Houston TX
Developer - Best Special Promotion for The Great American Dream Grand Opening Celebration
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation over $100K for Westlake Master Bathroom-Austin, TX
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation over $100K for Windsong Kitchen-Austin, TX
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $400K - $600K for Luxury Downtown Condo-Austin, TX
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation over $1M for Westlake Whole House Remodel-Austin, TX
Elite Remodeling - Frisco, TX Sales Manager of the Year - Kelli Parker
Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece for Design Seminar Post Card Mailing
Remodeler - Best Sales Brochure for Sales Brochure
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $40K - $60K for Wills Point Project - Allen, TX
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $29K - $45K for Presmont Project - Frisco, TX
Gehan Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece for "We Have Upgraded"
Volume Builder - Best Radio Commercial for Gehan Homes "Wrapped and Ready"
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Gehan Homes Sales Portfolio
Gossett Jones Homes Inc - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom under $600K for 605 Hearn - Austin, TX
Green Building Authority - Austin, TX Associate - Best Website for http://greenbuildingauthority.com
Grupo 4 s De Mexico - Hidalgo, TX Associate - Best Sales Brochure for Adamant Pure High Living
Associate - Best Showroom / Sales Center for Saqqara Residences
Gryphon Builders - Katy, TX Remodeler - Best Specialty Room over $50K for Krablin Wine Room
J. Patrick Homes, Ltd. - Houston, TX Volume Builder-Best Interior Merchandising $600K - $799K for The Stanford Model-The Woodlands, TX
Jamestown Estate Homes, LLC - Houston, TX Construction Superintendent of the Year - Mike Prejeant
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $600K - $799K for Domangue Residence - The Woodlands, TX
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $600K - $799K for Domangue Residence - The Woodlands, TX
Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for Section Opener and Full-Page Ad
Best Poolscape for Italian Elegance - Westlake, TX
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design over $5M for Italian Elegance - Westlake, TX
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $2M - $2.5M for Southern Mississippi - The Woodlands, TX
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design over $5M for Hill Country Modern - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen over $4M for English Manor - The Woodlands, TX
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room over $5M for Italian Elegance - Westlake, TX
Jimmy Jacobs Custom Homes - Georgetown, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design over $900K for The Palo Duro - San Antonio, TX
Key Residential - Dallas, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $800K - $999K for Brookridge 2012 - Dallas, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $600K - $850K for Brookridge 2012 - Dallas, TX
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX Custom Builder of the Year - Grand Award
Custom Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece for The Art of Living
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $600K - $799K for Hill Country Hacienda - Comfort, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom under $700K for Hill Country Hacienda - Comfort, TX
Remodeler - Best Addition under $200K for Basse Ranch - Fredericksburg, TX
Remodeler - Best Addition over $200K for Lochte-Armstrong Home - Fredericksburg, TX
Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation for Lochte-Armstrong Home - Fredericksburg, TX
Matt Powers Custom Homes and Renovations - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $2M - $3M for Provencal French - Houston, TX
Mattern & Fitzgerald Custom Builders - Boerne, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $800K - $999K for 14 Via Aragon - San Antonio, TX
McMillin Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design $600K - $799K for Copper Ridge - New Braunfels, TX
Milestone Community Builders - Austin, TX (entered by SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, TX) Volume Builder - Best Print Ad for Milestone's Guide to Buying in Austin Ad
Partners in Building LP - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Custom Home for Bella Montagna - Austin, TX
Volume Builder - Best Showroom / Sales Center for Partners In Building Design Center Showroom
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $400K - $599K for Estrella Crossing - Georgetown, TX
Preserve at Mayfield - Round Rock, TX(entered by SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, TX) Developer - Best Website for www.preserveatmayfieldranch.com
Providence Title - San Antonio, TX Title Industry Professional of the Year - Denise M. Smith
RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design under $600K for Parkside Modern - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design under $600K for Parkside Modern - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen under $600K for Parkside Modern - Austin, TX
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space under $700K for Parkside Modern - Austin, TX
Royal Homes - Conroe, TX Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room under $500K for Elegant Butler's Pantry - Willis, TX
Scott Felder Homes LLC - Austin, TX Mid Volume Builder of the Year - Grand Award
Construction Manager of the Year - Oscar Hernandez
Volume Builder - Best Billboard for Hot Air Balloon
Volume Builder - Best Email Message for Havenwood Outdoor Living
Volume Builder - Best Online Advertisement for Rough Hollow Lifestyle
Volume Builder - Best Television Commercial for Breaking the Mold
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $400K - $599K for Rough Hollow-Overlook-Lakeway, TX
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising over $900K for Villas at Davenport - Austin, TX
Solace Creek Custom Homes, LLC - Shavano Park, TX Custom Builder - Best Website for www.SolaceCreekCustomHomes.com
Southland Homes of Texas, LLC - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation 50K - $69K for 1005 Oxford Street - Houston, TX
The Howard Hughes Corporation - Bridgeland LP - Cypress, TX Developer - Best Billboard for April Home and Nature Tour
Developer - Best Online Advertisement for April Home and Nature Tour
Developer - Best Print Ad for Partners In Nature
Developer - Best Radio Commercial for Power to the People
Developer - Best Television Commercial for Bridgeland Palooza
The NRP Group - San Antonio, TX Developer-Best Overall Community up to 20 Acres for The Landings at Brooks-City Base-San Antonio, TX
Tier1 Group, LLC - Leander, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation under $30K for Crest Ridge Bathroom - Austin, TX
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation under $25K for Pannell Kitchen - Austin, TX
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation under $300K for Sandia Loop Home - Austin, TX
Toll Brothers Inc - Dallas/Fort Worth, TX High Volume Builder of the Year - Grand Award
Volume Builder - Best Website for www.TollBrothers.com
USI Remodeling - Grand Prairie, TX Remodeler - Best Specialty Room under $50K for CCR - Hamilton, TX
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes LTD - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Company Brochure
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $1M - $1.99M for Austin Hill Country Contemporary
Custom Builder-Best Kitchen $2M-$3M for Horseshoe Bay Mediterranean Lake House - Horseshoe Bay, TX
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom $2M - $3M for Horseshoe Bay Mediterranean Lake Home
The 2013 Star Awards Winners
Thank you to all the 2013 Star Awards entrants and finalists - and congratulations to our winners. An impressive number of entries were submitted this year, reflective of the quality and scope of the home building industry statewide. Winners were announced during the Sunbelt Builders Show™ on Tuesday, June 25 at the JW Marriott® San Antonio Hill Country Resort.
The Texas Association of Builders holds the annual competition to showcase the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, and sales, marketing, and construction professionals in Texas and the Southwest. Entries were judged by a distinguished panel of industry experts from across the nation during an intense two-day judging period. Winners are featured in the July/August issue of Texas Builder Magazine.
Custom Builder of the Year Foursquare Builders | Austin, TX
Remodeler of the Year Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. | Fredericksburg, TX
Builder of the Year - Mid Volume Partners in Building | Houston, TX
Builder of the Year - High Volume Ashton Woods Homes | Houston, TX
2014 Star Awards Winners by Company Name
Aliana Development Company - Richmond, TX Developer - Best Radio Commercial for Arts & Music Festival
Developer - Best Special Promotion for Enchanted Village
Ashton Woods Homes - Houston, TX Grand Award - Volume Builder High Volume
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year for Vince Byant with Wells Fargo
Sales Manager of the Year for Shawnda Lancaster
Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $550-$700K for Althea Kitch
Bella Vista Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design $150-$250K for Champions Park
Betenbough Homes - Lubbock, TX Volume Builder - Best Email Message for 5,000th Home email blast
Volume Builder - Best Television Commercial for 2013 First-Time Homebuyer TV Spot
Boe Creative - The Woodlands, TX Developer - Best Television Commercial for Cypress Creek Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Coventry Homes
Braziel Building Group, LLC - Magnolia, TX Remodeler - Best Addition for Rexroad
Canyon Creek Homes, LP - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design $300-$500K for 1425 Trebled Waters Trail
Casa Sereno Homes LLC - Austin, TX Best Kitchen-Custom Builder $275-$500K for Dunkeld
Centerra Homes - Austin, TX Marketing Professional of the Year for Naomi Bludworth
Warranty Service Professional of the Year for Ray Oertli
Christopher Sims Custom Homes - Sugarland, TX Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room over $1M for Houston Saddlebrook Gathering Room
Chuck Morris Coastal Homes - Galveston, TX Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space under $100K for McNabb/Patterson Home
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $150-$200K for McNabb/Patterson Home
CKC Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation over $100K for 507 W El Prado
Craftsmanship by John - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Print Ad for Remodeling Guide Ad
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $60-$80K for Hyde Park Master Bath
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation over $1M for Downtown High-rise Sophisticate JUDGES CHOICE - Best Remodel for a Non
Profit Non Profit "Stem" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Studio and Mini-Planetarium
Designer Pools & Outdoor Living - Austin, TX Associate - Best Sales Brochure for Designer Pools & Outdoor Living Sales Brochure
Associate - Best Website
East End Builders - Victoria, TX Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation for Proctor/Green house Restoration
Elite Remodeling - Frisco, TX Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece for Design Seminar Postcard - USPS
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation under $30K for Hensley Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $30-$50K for Johnson Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $65-$100K for Mar Drive Project
Foursquare Builders - Austin, TX Grand Award - Custom Builder of the Year
Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Billboard for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement for 2600
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom over $1M for Graciosa Cove
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Gehan Homes - Addison, TX Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Aiden Sullivan
Sales Professional of the Year for Terry Jeffords
Volume Builder - Best Radio Commercial for Best Radio Commercial - Home Sweet Home February 2014
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $401-$500K for Stonebryck Manor - Oxford
Gossett Jones Homes - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $550-$700K for 1502 Oxford
Grand Haven Homes - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Website
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $150-$300K for Cottages at Northwoods
Grupo 4S - Hildago, TX Associate - Best Print Ad for Xiris
Associate - Best Showroom/Sales Center for ADAMANT II
HC LOBF LLC - Arlington, TX Developer - Best Print Ad for Viridian
Developer - Best Sales Brochure for Viridian
Jamestown Estate Homes - Houston, TX Project Manager of the Year for Victoria Hawes
Custom Builder - Best Email Message for Year-End Savings Event
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $300-$500K for Lago Verde
Keechi Creek Builders - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $101-$200K for Blooming Rose kitchen
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $300-$450K for Wynden Oaks
Key Residential, Ltd. - Dallas, TX Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design-Custom Builder Over $1M for Greenbrier Custom Home
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, TX Grand Award - Remodeler of the Year
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $750-$999K for Bungalow One Nine Three Six
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $275-$500K for Casitas at Double Deer Ranch
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $501-$699K for Trail Rock Ranch
Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design $550-$950K for Trail Rock Ranch
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation over $700K for Bungalow One Nine Three Six
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $500-$800K for Bungalow One Nine Three Six
Legal Eagle Contractors - Bellaire, TX Remodeler - Best Website
Luxury Home Magazine - San Antonio, TX Associate - Best Direct Mail Piece for Luxury Home Magazine Issue 1.1
Mary DeWalt Design Group - Austin, TX Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $501-$600K for Standard Pacific - Bingham
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandisingover $900K for Jimmy Jacobs Homes - Boyl Model
Mike Hollaway Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space $450-$900K for Garza
Monticello Homes - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $800-$999K for El Chamizal Parade Home
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom $800-$950K for El Chamizal Parade Home
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room $750-$950K for El Chamizal Parade Home
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $700-$999K for El Chamizal Parade Home
Newland Communities - Austin, TX Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More for Falcon Pointe by Newland Communities
Olson Defendorf Custom Homes - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Website
Partners in Building - Houston, TX Grand Award - Volume Builder Mid Volume
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $451-$500K for Uplands
Providence Title - San Antonio, TX Title Industry Professional of the Year for Denise M Smith
RE/MAX Associates - The Schrader Group - San Antonio, TX Realtor of the Year for Dayton Schrader
Rough Hollow Lakeway - Lakeway, TX Developer - Best Online Advertisement for Austin Stateman web ad Highland Village
Developer - Best Website
Developer - Best Showroom/Sales Center for Rough Hollow Welcome Center
Royal Homes - Conroe, TX Custom Builder - Best Special Promotion for Royal Homes Purple Passion Truck
Scott Felder Homes - Austin, TX Construction Manager of the Year for Chris Cheaney
Construction Superintendent of the Year for Adrian Castilleja
Volume Builder - Best Print Ad for Top Workplace Award
Volume Builder - Best Online Advertisement for Scott Felder Homes
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion for 60 Homes in 60 Days
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $701-$899K for Chesapeake Plan
Volume Builder - Best Custom Home over $1M for Villa Montana
Sitterle Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best Custom Home under $1M for 103 Umbria
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $351-$400K for Amorosa at Cibolo Canyons
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $501-$700K for The Overlook at Stonewall Estates
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $601-$700K for Balcones Creek Estates
Standard Pacific Homes - Irving, TX Volume Builder - Best Showroom/Sales Center for Shady Oaks Sales Center
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $251-$300K for 5023 Weston
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $301-$350K for 5038 Claiborne
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $401-$450K for 6536 Marshall
Volume Builder - Best Product Design over $701K for 8000 Vanderbilt
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $301-$400K for 5223 Carlisle in Lakehill
Studio Bespoke - Houston, TX Remodeler - Best Specialty Room for 2411 Washington
Remodeler - Best Commercial Remodel for Villas at River Oaks
Texas Custom Patios - Stafford, TX Remodeler - Best Sales Brochure
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space over $100K for Shelton
Texas Pools - The Woodlands, TX Best Poolscape for Williams
The NRP Group - San Antonio, TX Developer - Best Billboard for Belleza at Cresta Bella
Tier1 Group, LLC - Leander, TX Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $50-$100K for Condo Restoration
Tilson Homes - Houston, TX Volume Builder - Best Billboard for 2013 Billboard Artwork
Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece for December 2013 Mailer
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc. - Kendalia, TX JUDGES CHOICE - Best Adaptive Reclamation for The Party Barn @ Branded T Ranch
USI Design & Remodeling - Grand Prairie, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $40-$60K for Parada job
2014 Star Awards Finalists by Company Name
Aliana Development Company - Richmond, TX Marketing Professional of the Year for Linda Kilgore
Developer - Best Billboard for Aliana Development
Developer - Best Radio Commercial for Arts & Music Festival
Developer - Best Website
Developer - Best Special Promotion for Enchanted Village
Developer - Best Special Promotion for Arts & Music Festival
Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More for Aliana
Ashton Woods Homes - Houston, TX Grand Award - Volume Builder High Volume
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year for Vince Byant with Wells Fargo
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Nhi Le
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Mireya Aviles
Sales Manager of the Year for Shawnda Lancaster
Volume Builder - Best Website
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $451-$500K for Harmony
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $501-$600K for Summer Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $601-$700K for Southern Trails
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising over $900K for Southern Trails
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising over $900K for Harmony
Ashwood Designs and Custom Homes - Houston, TX Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for Althea
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $550-$700K for Althea Kitch
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $550-$700K for Althea
Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design $550-$950K for Althea
BDX - Austin, TX Associate - Best Website
Bella Vista Homes - San Antonio, TX Construction Superintendent of the Year for Albert Uhr
Volume Builder - Best Email Message for Go For The Gold
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $150-$250K for Champions Park
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $150-$250K for Mesa Creek
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $150-$250K for Cloud Country
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $150-$250K for Cypress Point
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $150-$300K for Champions Park
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $301-$400K for Cloud Country
Betenbough Homes - Lubbock, TX Volume Builder - Best Email Message for 5,000th Home email blast
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Stair Step Sales Folder
Volume Builder - Best Television Commercial for 2013 First-Time Homebuyer TV Spot
BIM/Design Resources, Inc. - San Antonio, TX Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design over $1M for Classic Contemporary
Boe Creative - The Woodlands, TX Developer - Best Print Ad for Barrington Kingwood
Developer - Best Television Commercial for Cypress Creek Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Coventry Homes
Braziel Building Group, LLC - Magnolia, TX Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $550-$700K for Llano River
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $501-$699K for Llano River
Remodeler - Best Addition for Rexroad
Brickhouse Construction, LLC - Stafford, TX Remodeler - Best Website
Canyon Creek Homes, LP - Austin, TX Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design $300-$500K for 1425 Trebled Waters Trail
CapitalTexas Construction, Inc. - West Lake, TX Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $65-$100K for Snyder Residence
Casa Sereno Homes LLC - Austin, TX Best Kitchen-Custom Builder $275-$500K for Dunkeld
Best Master Bathroom-Custom Builder $300-$500K for 111 Verrena
Best Architectural Design-Custom Builder $275-$500K for 101 Dunkeld
Best Sales Brochure-Custom Builder for Verrena Way
Centerra Homes - Austin, TX Grand Award - Volume Builder Mid Volume
Construction Manager of the Year for Chad Ford
Marketing Professional of the Year for Naomi Bludworth
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year for Michael Nasserfar
Realtor of the Year for Greg Young
Sales Professional of the Year for Kristy Dees
Title Industry Professional of the Year for Amanda Molinare-Lopez
Warranty Service Professional of the Year for Ray Oertli
Volume Builder Best Direct Mail Piece for Feeling Cramped - Siena
Volume Builder Best Website
Volume Builder Best Special Promotionfor Wish List
Volume Builder Best Interior Merchandising $401-$500K for Teravista
Volume Builder Best Interior Merchandising over $900K for Rough Hollow
Chesmar Homes - San Antonio, TX Volume Builder - Best Product Design $301-$350K for Braun Arbor - Maxwell
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $351-$400K for Turning Stone - Whitney
Christopher Sims Custom Homes - Sugarland, TX Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room over $1M for Houston Saddlebrook Gathering Room
Chuck Morris Coastal Homes - Galveston, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $30-$50K for The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $40-$60K for McNabb/Patterson Home
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $65-$100K for The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House
Remodeler - Best Specialty Room for The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House - Guest Suite
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space under $100K for McNabb/Patterson Home
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $150-$200K for McNabb/Patterson Home
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $500-$800K for The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House
Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation for The 1875 Julius and Elizabeth Ruhl House
CKC Custom Homes - San Antonio, TX Grand Award - Custom Builder of the Year
Grand Award - Remodeler of the Year
Custom Builder - Best Print Ad
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $550-$700K for 14014 Panther Valley
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen over $1M for 25720 Creekside Cove
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation over $100K for 507 W El Prado
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation over $700K for 507 W El Prado
Remodeler - Best Specialty Room for 507 W El Prado
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space over $100K for 507 W El Prado
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $500-$800K for 507 W El Prado
Couto Homes - Granbury, TX Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $275-$500K for Solano Circle
Craftsmanship by John - Houston, TX Grand Award - Remodeler of the Year
Remodeler - Best Print Ad for Remodeling Guide Ad
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation over $100K for Campbell Bathroom
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space over $100K for Drexelius Outdoor Living Space
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $300-$450K for Hoffman Whole House Remodel
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, TX Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $60-$80K for Hyde Park Master Bath
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $65-$100K for Modern Traditional Kitchen
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $101-$200K for Transitional Kitchen
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space under $100K for Rustic Outdoor Kitchen
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $50-$100K for Non Profit "Stem" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Studio and Mini-Planetarium
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $500-$800K for Charming Restoration
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation over $1M for Downtown High-rise Sophisticate
Designer Pools & Outdoor Living - Austin, TX Associate - Best Sales Brochure for Designer Pools & Outdoor Living Sales Brochure
Associate - Best Website
Best Poolscape for Hill Country Modern at Escalera Ranch
East End Builders - Victoria, TX Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation Over $1M for Proctor/Green house Restoration
Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation for Proctor/Green house Restoration
Elite Remodeling - Frisco, TX Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece for Design Seminar Postcard - USPS
Remodeler - Best Website
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation under $30K for Hensley Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation under $30K for Mason Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation under $30K for Lew Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $30-$50K for Johnson Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $30-$50K for Wilhite Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation for Toplicar Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $60-$80K for Halbach Drive Project
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $65-$100K for Mar Drive Project
Foursquare Builders - Austin, TX Grand Award - Custom Builder of the Year
Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for Graciosa Cove
Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for The High House
Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for The Meadow House
Custom Builder - Best Billboard for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement for 2600
Custom Builder - Best Website
Custom Builder - Best Special Promotion for 2600
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen over $1M for Graciosa Cove
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom over $1M for Graciosa Cove
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $700-$999K for Tree House
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design over $1M for Arroyo Canyon
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design over $1M for Graciosa Cove
Custom Builder - Best Overall Interior Design $550-$950K for The Tree House
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $300-$450K for The Barn House
Frontier Custom Builders - Houston, TX Best Poolscape for Johansen Residence
Gehan Homes - Addison, TX Grand Award - Volume Builder High Volume
Construction Manager of the Year for Don Asher
Construction Superintendent of the Year for Victor Ciocan
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Aiden Sullivan
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Holli Bonacquisti
Sales Professional of the Year for Terry Jeffords
Volume Builder - Best Print Ad for Make a Gehan Home Your Own
Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece for Move-up Steiner Ranch
Volume Builder - Best Radio Commercial for Best Radio Commercial - Home Sweet Home February 2014
Volume Builder - Best Email Message for Best Email Message
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion for Any Home, One Price
Volume Builder - Best Showroom/Sales Center for View at Steiner Ranch
Texas Star Awards
Congratulations to all our WINNERS! You represent the best in Texas and best in the industry. Thank you to the over 300 Star Award Presentation attendees we had in the audience. It was a truly magical celebration of Texas' finest builders, remodelers, designer, developers and associates.
Duplicate trophies may be purchased by completing the form found here and returning to the TAB office.
Unclaimed awards will be shipped at winners expense or can be picked up at the TAB office Friday, August 1, 2014.
In 1992, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Texas Star Awards — the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. The 2014 Star Awards showcases the outstanding work of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leaders in Texas and the Southwest! With more than 75 categories to choose from and hundreds of entries each year, it is an impressive feat to be identified as a finalist, let alone a winner.
Custom Builder of the Year Jenkins Custom Homes - Austin, TX
Remodeler of the Year David Wilkes Builders - Austin, TX
Developer of the Year Lakes Bella Terra by Ryko Development - Richmond, TX
Volume Builder of the Year - Mid Volume Scott Felder Homes - Austin, TX
2015 Star Awards Winners by Company Name
Adam Wilson Custom Homes - San Antonio, Texas Custom Builder - Best Showroom/Sales Center for Best Design Studio Custom Builder - Best Kitchen Over $2M for 2007 Miranda Ridge
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom $1-$2M for Privada Aliana Development Company - Houston, Texas
Developer - Best Innovative Signage - Interactive Billboard/Signage
Allegro Builders/Allegro Modern - Houston, Texas Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home Finalist - Under $1M for The Wroxton Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $750K-$1M for The Wroxton
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $751-$999K for The Wroxton Allura entered by On-Target! Agency - Houston, Texas Associate - Best Website for www.AlluraUSA.com
Ash Creek Development by SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, Texas Developer - Best Online Advertisement Ashton Woods Homes - Houston, Texas Volume Builder Grand Award Finalist - High Volume Construction Manager of the Year for Donnie Wessels
Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year for Marcos Hernandez with Well Fargo Home Mortgage
Volume Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Home to Inspiration
Volume Builder - Best Billboard
Volume Builder - Best Email Message for Most Trusted Builder Email
Volume Builder - Best Website
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $250-$349K for Tyler-Cypress Creek Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $350-$499K for Colton-Woodtrace
Volume Builder - Best Product Design $500-$599K for Montelucia-Harmony
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $500-$599K for Tyler-Cypress Creek Lakes
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $700-$999K for Bellagio- Southern Trails
Ashwood Designs & Custom Homes - Houston, Texas Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $750K - $1M for Cheshire Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $50-$100K for Briarpark
Betenbough Homes - Lubbock, Texas Volume Builder - Best Direct Mail Piece for Homes for Hope Frame Tour Invite
Boe Creative - The Woodlands, Texas Developer - Best Special Promotion for Cypress Creek Lakes Race Over Event
Bridgeland Development, LP - Cypress, Texas Developer - Best Overall Community 20 Acres or More for Bridgeland Development
Cambria - Houston, Texas Associate - Best Direct Mail Piece for Cambria Style
Chairma Design Group - Houston, Texas Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home - Over $2M for Modern Italian Masterpiece
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room for Wade
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $2M and Over for Wade
Couto Homes - Granbury, Texas Custom Builder - Best Kitchen Less Than $500K for Harwell Residence
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom Less Than $500K for Harwell Residence
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space $500-$999K for Nivens Residence
Craftsmanship By John - Houston, Texas Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space $40-$60K for Covered Patio Nini
Cypress Creek Lakes by Boe Creative - Cypress, Texas Developer - Best Special Promotion
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, Texas Remodeler Grand Award
Project Manager of the Year for Chris Carrillo
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $500-$750K for Hilltop
Remodeler - Best Direct Mail Piece for Highrise Glamour
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $50-$100K for Falcon Ridge
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation Less than $150K for Milago
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation Over $500K for Falcon
Friendswood Development Company - Houston, Texas Developer - Best Direct Mail Piece for Woodtrace
Frontier Title entered by On Point Custom Homes - Houston, Texas Title Industry Professional of the Year - Leslie Work
Gehan Homes - Addison, Texas Volume Builder - Best Print Ad for Carillon
Volume Builder - Best Radio Commercial for In a Flash
Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $600-$699K for Lakes of LaCim
Goette Custom Construction LLC - Houston, Texas Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $25-$49.9K for G&A Kitchen
Grupo 4S - Hidalgo, Texas Associate - Best Print Ad for HUZ
Associate - Best Sales Brochure for ADAMANT
Associate - Best Sales Center for PUNTALTA
Hills of Texas Homes - Fredericksburg, Texas Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $500-$750K for Cool Water Ranch
J. Patrick Homes - Houston, Texas Volume Builder - Best Product Design $700K-$1.5M for Kensington
Jamestown Estate Homes - Houston, Texas Construction Superintendent of the Year for Kurt Gorrell
Warranty Service Professional of the Year for Lindsey Bechtold
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $500-$750K for Oak Forest Craftsman
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $500-$750K for Oak Forest Craftsman
Jauregui Architecture Interiors Construction - Austin, Texas Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $2M and Over for Memorial Moroccan
Best Poolscape for Memorial Moroccan Poolscape
Jenkins Custom Homes - Austin, Texas Custom Builder Grand Award
Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home Finalist - $1 - $2M for Ship in the Sky
Custom Builder - Best Online Advertisement for We Build Experiences
Custom Builder - Best Master Bathroom $1-$2M for Hickman Residence
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$1.5M for Hickman Residence
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $1-$1.99M for Hickman Residence
Kent Moore Cabinets - Bryan, Texas Associate - Best Showroom for Austin's Newest Premier Design Center
Lakes of Bella Terra, developed by Ryko Development - Richmond, Texas Grand Award - Developer of the Year
Developer - Best Radio Commercial by On-Target! Agency
Developer - Best Sales Brochure by On-Target! Agency
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, Texas Custom Builder - Best Print Ad for Visitor Guide Ad
Custom Builder - Best Master Bedroom $500-$750K for Painted Sky - Comfort Texas
Remodeler - Best Addition Over $500K for Pine Creek Place - Fredericksburg
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $100-$250K for White Oak - Fredericksburg
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation Over $500K for Pine Creek Place - Fredericksburg
Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation $200-$499K for Vintner's Barn - Fredericksburg
LBJ Construction - Houston, Texas Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $750-$1M for Ourlane Custom Home
Mary DeWalt Design Group - Austin, Texas Volume Builder - Best Interior Merchandising $350-$499K for Standard Pacific Homes - Tucson
McVaugh Custom Homes - Houston, Texas Custom Builder - Best Sales Brochure for Royal Oaks Courtyard Villas
On Point Custom Homes - Houston, Texas Title Industry Professional of the Year for Leslie Work with Frontier Title
Custom Builder - Best Architectural Design $250-$499K for 922 Knox Street
Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation $25-$49K for 3022 Sunset Blvd
Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space $65-$100K for 6243 Chevy Chase
On-Target! Agency - Houston, Texas Associate - Best Website for www.AlluraUSA.com
Developer - Best Radio Commercial for Lakes of Bella Terra
Developer - Best Sales Brochure for Lakes of Bella Terra
RE/MAX Associates - The Schrader Group - San Antonio, Texas Marketing Professional of the Year for Amy Marie Lederman
Realtor of the Year for Dayton Schrader
RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, Texas Remodeler - Best Print Ad for Spaces That Belong In Magazines
Remodeler - Best Sales Brochure for By The Book
Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation $50-$99K for Balcones Park Classic
Remodeler - Best Addition $100-$150K for Tarrytown Transformation
Scott Felder Homes - Austin, Texas Volume Builder Grand Award - Mid Volume
Rookie Sales Professional of the Year for Sara McGettrick
Volume Builder - Best Special Promotion for Best Builder - Best Time to Buy
Volume Builder - Best Showroom/Sales Center for Design Studio
Seahorse Beach Club & Residences by SmartTouch Interactive - Freeport, Texas Developer - Best Email Message
Sitterle Homes by SmartTouch Interactive - San Antonio, Texas Sales Manager of the Year - Cheri C. Bass
Volume Builder - Best Online Advertisement
SmartTouch Interactive - Austin, Texas Custom Builder - Best Email Message for Wilde Wood Construction
Developer - Best Email Message for Seahorse Beach Club & Residences
Developer - Best Online Advertisement for Ash Creek
Volume Builder - Best Online Advertisement for Sitterle Homes
Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. - Austin, Texas Custom Builder - Best Website for www.SterlingCustomHomes.com
Custom Builder - Best Kitchen $1-$2M for McConchie Residence
Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $1-$1.99M for McConchie Residence
Studio Bespoke - Houston, Texas Best Special Project for Six Pines
Texas Custom Patios - Stafford, Texas Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space Over $100K for Blandford Project
The NRP Group - San Antonio, Texas Developer - Best Overall Community up to 20 Acres for Thirty Oaks
Tier1 Group, LLC - Leander, Texas Remodeler - Best Addition Less than $50K for Garage & Courtyard Addition
Trinity Falls, developed by Castle Hill Partners - McKinney, Texas Developer - Best Billboard by Anderson Hanson Blanton
Developer - Best Print Ad by Anderson Hanson Blanton
Developer - Best Television Commercial by Anderson Hanson Blanton
Tropicana Homes - El Paso, Texas Sales Professional of the Year for Sylvia Sandoval
Volume Builder - Best Custom Home for The Evan's
USI Design & Remodeling - Grand Prairie, Texas Remodeler - Best Website for www.KitchenDesignOver.com
Vintage Estate Homes - New Braunfels, Texas Custom Builder - Best Interior Design $751-$999K for Tereza Model
Well Fargo Home Mortgage entered by Ashton Woods Homes - Houston, Texas Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year - Marcos Hernandez
Wilde Wood Construction by SmartTouch Interactive - Georgetown, Texas Custom Builder - Best Email Message
Windsong Ranch, developed by Terra Verde Group - Prosper, Texas Developer - Best Showroom/Sales Center by Anderson Hanson Blanton
Developer - Best Website for www.WindsongRanchLiving.com by Anderson Hanson Blanton
Wine Cellar Specialists - Richardson, Texas Remodeler - Best Specialty Room for Chevis Wine Cellar
Wright-Built, LLC - Hawkins, Texas Best Special Project for Rustic Boathouse
Zbranek & Holt Custom Homes - Austin, Texas Custom Builder - Best New Custom Home Finalist - Over $2M for Modern Italian
Custom Builder - Best Specialty Room for Modern Italian "Entertainment Zone" Room
Custom Builder - Best Outdoor Living Space Over $2M for Modern Italian
2015 Star Awards Grand Award Finalists
Custom Builder of the Year Finalists
Adam Wilson Custom Homes - San Antonio, Texas
Allegro Builders/Allegro Modern - Houston, Texas
CKC Custom Homes - San Antonio, Texas
Hills of Texas Homes - Fredericksburg, Texas
Jamestown Estate Homes - Houston, Texas
Jenkins Custom Homes - Austin, Texas
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, Texas
Remodeler of the Year Finalists
Craftsmanship By John - Houston, Texas
David Wilkes Builders - Austin, Texas
Laughlin Homes & Restoration, Inc. - Fredericksburg, Texas
RisherMartin Fine Homes - Austin, Texas
USI Design & Remodeling - Grand Prairie, Texas
Developer of the Year Finalists
Aliana Development - Houston, Texas
Bridgeland Development, LP - Cypress, Texas
Friendswood Development Company - Houston, Texas
Lakes of Bella Terra - Richmond, Texas
Republic Property Group for Light Farm - Dallas, Texas
Republic Property Group for Phillips Creek Ranch - Dallas, Texas
SouthStar Communities - Austin, Texas
The Falls at Imperial Oaks - Spring, Texas
Volume Builder of the Year Finalists - Mid Volume
Scott Felder Homes - Austin, Texas
Sitterle Homes - San Antonio, Texas
Tropicana Homes - El Paso, Texas
Volume Builder of the Year Finalists - High Volume