Vermont Home Builder Awards announced

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern VT presented 2010 Better Homes Award Winners at a gala event October 19. More than 450 construction professionals attended the 8th annual event at the Sheraton Burlington.

Below is a list of all the winners (www.vtbuilders.com):
Better Homes Awards

Bob Marcellino of Homestead Design, Inc.
8 Carmichael Street, Suite 101
Essex Jct., VT 05452
802-878-3303

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to the member who has give much of their life to the building community and has been a member for a number of years. The past receipients have all been members held in high regard that have made an impact on the housing industry in Vermont. This year we are proud to honor Bob Marcellino of Homestead Design, Inc. with our Lifetime Achievement Award. Bob has been an active member of the Assocation since 1975. Bob served the Asociation in many ways from committee and board of director member to serving as the Association President in 1980 and 1981. In 2002, Homestead Design was honored with the Builder of the Year award. Bob passed away on September 7, 2010. Congratulations Bob Marcellino and Homestead Design for receiving the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award!

T. Wayne Kondor Builder of the Year

Collin Frisbie of Sterling Construction, Inc.
4049 Williston Road, Suite 8
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 864-0600

The T. Wayne Kondor Builder of the Year Award, named after the late Wayne Kondor, was developed to highlight a builder member that is involved in the Association, as well as the community. The past recipients have been members that have given a tremendous amount of time and energy to the Association as well as to their community. Congratulations to Collin Frisbie of Sterling Construction for being named the 2010 Builder of the Year! Collin Frisbie has show over the years his dedication to making Vermont what it is - a place that draws people to live, work and play. Collin joined his father Bart Frisbie at Sterling Construction in 2005. Sterling Construction began creating homes for Vermont over 20 years ago and during that time has helped countless Vermonters realize the American dream. Collin has served on many committees and was the Association President in 2008.

Remodeler of the Year
Mark Groleau, Groleau Construction, Inc.
25 South Main Street
Barre, VT 05641
802 476-8481

The Remodeler of the Year Award is presented to a member who specializes in remodeling. Past recipients have been active in the Remodelers Council, the Association as well as their community. Mark has been a member of the Association since 1989 and has become extremely active over the last few years as the chairperson of the Central VT Council and is a member of the Remodelers Council. Groleau Construction was founded by Mark's father Marcel Groleau in 1959. Mark took over management of the company in 1995 and he and his wife Christine purchased it in 2000. Mark is very detail oriented and offers a high quality of service. Congratulations to Mark Groleau for being named the 2010 Remodeler of the Year!

Associate of the Year
Jeff Myers, Myers Container Service Corp.
2 East Street, PO Box 38
Winooski, VT 05404
802-655-4312

The Associate of the Year Award is presented to the Associate member who has shown the most commitment to the Association over the past year. This can involve committee participation, attendance at membership events, testifying at the Statehouse, and membership recruitmen/retention to name a few. This can be presented to an individual or an entire company. Jeff Myers of Myers Container has been an active member of the Association for the past twelve years. Jeff and the entire Red Can family regularly attends Assocation events. Jeff has been involved in the housing industry his entire life, first owning a construction company in the 1980's and for the last sixteen years, running Myers Container. Jeff is a native Vermonter and a graduate of Winooski High School. Currently Myers Containers has 32 trucks and over 40 employees. Jeff is always helping Vermont become a better place by donating his time, resources and money to dozens of local charities. Congratulations Jeff!

Single Family Home 2,001-3,000 Square Feet

Peregrine Design Build
49 Commerce Street, Unit A1
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-383-1808

Sponsored by Lang McLaughry Spera
Winner

Commercial - Renovation

Leach Construction of VT
30 Bradley Bow Road
Jericho, VT 05465
802-434-5578

Sponsored by S.D. Ireland Concrete Construction Corp.
Winner

Condominium

Snyder Homes
15 Brickyard Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-6726

Sponsored by Ward & Babb
Winner

Single Family Home Over 3,000 Square Feet- Cost under $500,000

Jon Anderson of Burak, Anderson & Melloni
74 East State Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
802-862-0500

Sponsored by People's United Bank
Winner

Residential Renovation- under $100,000

Aaron Flint Builders, Inc.
379 Middlesex Notch Road
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-371-9433

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Residential Renovation - $101,000-$250,000

SWEENEY DESIGN BUILD
372 Monarch Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
802-985-1070

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Residential Renovation - $251,000- $400,000

W.E. Posey Design Build
990 Bishop Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
802-985-8747

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Single Family Home Under 2,000 Square Feet

Montpelier Construction
164 Plainfield Brook Road
Barre, VT 05641
802-479-5882

Sponsored by Vermont Housing Finance Agency
Winner

Luxury Home Cost $500,000 to $1,000,000

Cedar Ledge Builders, Inc.
PO Box 610
South Hero, VT 05486
802-372-6500

Sponsored by F. W. Webb Company
Winner

Luxury Home Cost over $1,000,000

Roundtree Construction Inc.
PO Box 99
New Haven, VT 05472
802-453-4044

Luxury Home Cost over $1,000,000 - Honorable Mention

The McKernon Group, Inc.
381 New Road
Brandon, VT 05733
802-247-8500

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Best New Kitchen

Kitchens & Interiors International Design
3198 Shelburne Road
Colchester, VT 05446
802-985-8001

Sponsored by r.k. MILES, Inc.
Winner

Best Bathroom - New/Renovated

Kitchens & Interiors International Design
3198 Shelburne Road
Colchester, VT 05446
802-985-8001

Sponsored by Best Tile
Winner

Best Renovated Kitchen

Peregrine Design/Build
49 Commerce Avenue, Unit A1
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-383-1808

Sponsored by Rice Lumber Company
Winner

Residential Renovation Over $400,000

Red House Building
PO Box 296
Burlington, VT 05401
802-655-0009

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Energy Efficiency Award

Reiss Building & Renovation
756 Buck Hill Road West
Hinesburg, VT 05461
802-482-3295

Sponsored by Efficiency Vermont - Vermont Energy Star Homes
Winner

Environmental Excellence Award

Red House Building
PO Box 296
Burlington, VT 05401
802-655-0009

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Most Innovative Design/Build

Leach Construction of Vermont
30 Bradley Bow Road
Jericho, VT 05465
802-434-5578

Sponsored by Sterling Construction, Inc.
Winner

Best Builder Website

Peregrine Design/Build
49 Commerce Avenue, Unit A1
South Burlington, VT 05403
802-383-1808

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Best Associate Website

r.k. MILES, Inc.
PO Box 746, 88 Exchange Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
800-564-2721

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Best Landscaping

Landshapes Landscape Design & Installation
88 Rogers Lane
Richmond, VT 05477
802-434-3500

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Best Feature

Aaron Flint Builders, Inc.
379 Middlesex Notch Road
Waterbury, VT 05676
802-371-9433

Sponsored by RE/MAX North Professionals
Winner

Most Innovative Marketing Piece

Otter Creek Awnings, Sunrooms & Custom Closets
19 Echo Place
Williston, VT 05495
802-864-3009

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

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