Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont award winners

Submitted by tim on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 04:37

On Tuesday, October 18, 2011 the 34th Annual Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont’s (HBRANV) Better Homes Award Banquet was held at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference in Burlington. Over 375 people involved in the homebuilding business attend this year’s banquet. This banquet, known as the ‘Academy Awards’ for the Home Building Industry, highlights builders for projects that they submit to the program.
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern VT 2011 Better Homes Award Winners
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Dousevicz of Dousevicz, Inc.
21 Carmichael Street, Suite 201
Essex Jct., VT 05452
802-879-4477
Picture: Brad, Jim & Jed Dousevicz
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. Jim Dousevicz, of Dousevicz, Inc. is this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner. A member of the Home Builders since he started his company in 1991, Jim has worked tirelessly through the years to provide housing opportunities to countless Vermonters of all ages, from senior citizens living on fixed incomes, to newly married couples looking for their first starter home. Jim’s commitment to the housing industry has been unparalleled, and today the tradition of a family owned and operated business is carried on as Jim works beside two of his sons, Jed and Brad. Thank you Jim for your dedication to housing in Vermont and congratulations on receiving the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award!
T. Wayne Kondor Builder of the Year
Ward Smyth, CGP, CGB, CAPS of Turtle Creek Builder Ltd.
4 Mad River Green, PO Box 760
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-2206
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. Ward Smyth, of Turtle Creek Builders has been one of the most active members of the Home Builders in recent years. Serving as President of the Association in 2010, Ward also is a member of the Green Council, and the Government Affairs and Education Committees. As a strong supporter and proponent of the building trades, Ward regularly testifies on behalf of the Association at the State House in Montpelier, has been interviewed by various media outlets, and has served on study committees as an expert in the residential field. Ward’s dedication to the industry and profession is unmatched. Congratulations Ward on being awarded the 2011 T. Wayne Kondor Builder of the Year!
Remodeler of the Year
Joe Meccia, CGP of Joseph Meccia Builder, LLC
1330 Main Road
Huntington, VT 05462
802-578-5903
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. Joe Meccia, of Joseph Meccia Builder, LLC has been helping people remodel their homes since 1987. Whatever the customer needs Joe can do. Whether it’s finishing a bathroom, installing new windows, building a new porch, or a cupola, Joe is ready to help his clients bring their vision for their home to life. Joe has been an active member of the Association since 2004, has earned his Certified Green Professional designation from the National Association of Home Builders and can be found regularly at Remodelers Council meetings. Congratulations Joe on being named the 2011 Remodeler of the Year!

Associate of the Year
Jeff Gephart, VermontWise Energy Services
PO Box 258
Rochester, VT 05767
800-893-1997
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 Gephart of VermontWise Energy Systems has been active in the both the Northern and Southern Home Builders and Remodelers Association since 1994. His dedication to energy efficiency and green building practices has helped to improve the housing stock in Vermont, and has made Jeff one of the ‘go-to’ experts in the field when it comes to incorporating more green building practices and energy efficiency techniques into a home. Congratulations Jeff!

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

Roundtree Construction, Inc.
PO Box 99
New Haven, VT 05472
802-453-4044
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Sponsored by Lang McLaughry Spera
Winner

Commercial - New / Renovation

Vorse Construction & Design, Inc.
26 Parsons Road
Colchester, VT 05446
802-373-4130
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Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

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

Sponsored by Efficiency Vermont
Winner

Best Landscaping
Morning Dew Landscaping & Stonework
290 Westall Drive
Richmond, VT 05477
802-760-7577
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Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

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

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Sponsored by RE/MAX North Professionals
Winner

Best Design Feature
DPF Design, Inc.
85 North Main Street, Suite 130
White River Jct, VT 05001
802-295-5064
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Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

Most Innovative Marketing Piece
Craig Hervey Housewright Construction, Inc.
5365 Main Street South
Newbury, VT 05051
802-866-5520

Sponsored by Curtis Lumber Company
Winner

AWARDS LIST:
Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Jim Dousevicz, Dousevicz, Inc. based in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Builder of the Year Award was given to Ward Smyth of Turtle Creek Builders Ltd. based in Waitsfield.
Remodeler of the Year was awarded to Joe Meccia of Joseph Meccia Builder LLC of Huntington.
Associate of the Year was given to Jeff Gephart of VermontWise Energy Services.
Category winners were:
Best Landscaping - Morning Dew Landscaping & Stonework, Richmond
Commercial: New/ Renovation - Vorse Construction & Design, Inc., Colchester
Condominium - Peregrine Design/Build, South Burlington
Residential Renovation Under $100,000 - Resourceful Renovator, Jericho
Residential Renovation $101,000 - $250,000 - Sandra Vitzthum, Architect, LLC, Montpelier
Residential Renovation $251,000 - $400,000 - K Puls Management, LLC, Bristol
Residential Renovation over $401,000 - K Puls Management, LLC, Bristol
Single Family Home Under 2,000 Square Feet - South Village Communities, LLC, South Burlington
Single Family Home 2,001 ‘ 3,000 Square Feet - Roundtree Construction Inc., New Haven
Single Family Home Over 3,000 Square Feet: Cost Under $500,000 - Hayward Design Build, Colchester
Luxury Home $500,000 - $1,000,000 - Bickford Construction Corporation, Williston
Luxury Home Cost Over $1,000,000 - Perkins Smith Design Build, Shelburne
Best New Kitchen - Beacon Hill Builders & Associates, Morrisville
Best Renovated Kitchen under $50,000 - Neal Speer Construction Company, Inc., Swanton
Best Renovated Kitchen over $50,000 - Kitchens by Design, Georgia
Best Bathroom: New / Renovated - Kitchens & Interiors International Design, Shelburne
Best Feature - Leach Construction of Vermont, Jericho
Best Design Feature - DPF Design, Inc., White River Junction
Most Innovative Design Build - Tom Moore Builder, Inc., Underhill Center
Best Builder Website - Crowley Construction Co., Inc., Colchester
Best Associate Website - Curtis Lumber Company, Williston
Most Innovative Marketing Piece - Craig Hervey Housewright Construction, Inc., Newbury
Environmental Excellence Award - Yandow Green Builders, St. George
Energy Efficiency Award - Tom Moore Builder, Inc., Underhill Center
For a complete listing of this year’s winners visit www.vtbuilders.com
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont is a trade association, comprised of 500 members, who build, remodel homes, or supply products and services to the home building industry.
The Association is a leading advocate for the affordable construction of housing to all Vermonters.
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