NAHB Names the Nationals Gold Award Winners

Awards Recognize Excellence in New Home Sales, Marketing and Design

Las Vegas, NV - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) –The year’s most outstanding work in residential real estate sales, marketing and design was honored yesterday at The National Sales and Marketing Awards gala (known as The NationalsSM), one of the building industry’s most prestigious events. Hosted by the National Association of Home Builders’ National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC), the awards ceremony, held during the 2010 International Builders’ Show, attracted more than 500 building industry professionals to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for an up-close look at the year’s most innovative and successful ideas.

“The focus of this year’s Nationals awards is to celebrate the innovation, creativity and endurance of our profession,” said Sheri Jackson, chair of The Nationals. “Despite the negative effects of the economic downturn, our industry continues to produce good work, and we are proud to recognize the sales and marketing professionals who have made that happen.”

A diverse panel of industry professionals from across the country selected Gold award winners from more than 700 entries. Several top award winners are highlighted below. For a complete list of Gold and Silver winners, along with additional details and history of The Nationals, please visit www.thenationals.com.

COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR GOLD AWARDS

Community of the Year (Suburban)

Villebois

Wilsonville, Ore.

Builder: Costa Pacific Communities

Marketing Director: Rudy Kadlub

Architect: Lee Iverson, Iverson Architects

Interior Designer: Ellisa Hays Designs

Ad Agency: Miles Strategic DNA

Community of the Year (Urban)

One Bloor

Toronto, Ont., Canada

Builder: Bazis Internationals, Inc.

Marketing Director: Joe Latobesi

Architect: Roy Varacalli – Burka Architects

Interior Designer: Andrea Kantelberg

Ad Agency: Montana Steele Advertising

Sale Office: Robert Hawrylak at Solutionworx

Landscape Designer: NAK Design

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT HONORS

Rookie Salesperson of the Year

Dara Commorata

The Marketing Directors, Inc.

New York, N.Y .

Salesperson of the Year

Dawn Nassaney

The Marketing Directors, Inc.

New York, N.Y.

Sales Team of the Year

The Sales Team from in2ition

Mississauga, Ont., Canada

Marketing Director of the Year

Carol Daniels

Rose & Womble Realty Company, New Homes Division

Suffolk, Va.

Sales Manager Team of the Year

Debbie Cosic and Mira Tomljenovic

In2ition

Mississauga, Ont., Canada

LEGENDS

The Legends of Residential Marketing Award was instituted in 1992 to honor builders and consultants who stand apart as leaders in the new-home marketing field. Honorees are selected for their professional commitment to the industry and new-home community marketing innovations.

Bert Selva, Shea Homes, Walnut, Calif.

Bob Schultz, Bob Schultz & the New Home Sales Specialists, Boca Raton, Fla.

SALES AND MARKETING COUNCIL OF THE YEAR

Best SMC of the Year - Under 250 Members

Atlanta Sales & Marketing Council of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association

Tucker, Ga.

Best SMC of the Year - Over 250 Members

Triangle Sales & Marketing Council of North Carolina

Raleigh, N.C.

The Nationals is co-sponsored by MetLife Home Loans. Additional sponsors include Professional Builder magazine, Move, Inc., Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and AT&T Connected Communities.

For a complete list of The Nationals award winners, please visit www.thenationals.com.

For more information, e-mail Lisa Parrish, or call her at 800-658-2751 or 909-987-2758.

Related Meetings: 2010 International Builders’ Show
1/19/2010 - 1/22/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, NV

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