A packed ballroom spent most of the lunch hour in applause last month as Jacksonville Homebuyer magazine gave out the second annual Good Neighbor Awards.
“We know that our industry is a leader in giving to others,” said NEFBA Executive Director Daniel Davis, “and this is a small way to recognize them. The charitable work by NEFBA members is immense.”
Davis and Jacksonville Homebuyer Publisher Penelope Geismar presented the awards to 25 area companies.
Honored were Beazer Homes, Brylen Homes, Centex Homes, CornerStone Homes, Davidson Companies, D.R. Horton, Drees Homes, Engle Homes Jacksonville and ICI Homes.
Also, KB Home Jacksonville, Lennar, Matovina & Company, Mattamy Homes, Mercedes Homes, Moorison Homes, Palencia and Providence Homes.
Also, Richmond American Homes, Ryland Homes, Standard Pacific Homes, Trident Realty, The Vintage Group, W.G. Pitts Company and Woodside Homes North Florida.
The luncheon drew over 200 to the Crowne Plaza hotel ballroom in downtown Jacksonville and guests were treated to a big lunch and a well-scripted program that had everyone out in just over an our despite the numerous awards.
Jacksonville City Council President Michael Corrigan was the speaker and lauded the industry.
“I don’t know the first thing about construction,” he said, “but I certainly know about giving back to the community, and the people in ths room have given so much.”