Excitement was in the air as representatives from D.R. Horton Homes crossed the grand ballroom stage at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront to claim an impressive four industry awards and 15 “Million Dollar Circle” awards at the 13th annual Laurel Awards. The highly anticipated, black-tie event took place on Friday, April 6.
Themed “Passion, Desires, Laurel 2006” the awards ceremony noted the benchmark dedication of Northeast Florida’s real estate industry. Each year, the event provides tough competition among the area’s best.
The hottest local talent in building, design, sales and marketing is recognized, with guests from all segments of the First Coast development and homebuilding industry in attendance.
“Our team is proud of these outstanding achievements, and I extend enormous thanks to them for their professionalism, tremendous teamwork and an overall job well done,” said Andy Fremento, D.R. Horton North Florida Division president. “Our success is a matter of unwavering dedication to our customers who trust us. We select only the finest communities in which to build; we use top-notch materials to build quality homes; and our pricepoints remain affordable across the board. Our customer care program consistently earns us a very high ranking, which is a testament to our team?s love of our customers and company. I’m very proud.”
The sound of applause filled the room as the builder collected a variety of Laurel Awards in two program categories. In Advertising, Marketing and Media, D.R. Horton Homes won the 2006 Laurel Award for Best Division Signage Program, as well as Best Web Site for a Large/National Volume Builder. Located on the Internet at www.drhorton.com, the winning Web site contains comprehensive information on the builder’s single and multi-family products, subsidiary services and much more.
In Individual Achievement, new home sales associates Eddie Crosby and Pam Polowy received the Laurel Award for Top Producer of the Year for a Builder (Attached Homes-Partner/Team). Carol Bramer and Laura Huesgen received the Laurel Award for Top Producer of the Year for a Builder (Detached Homes-Partnership/Team) and Jason Brooks received the Laurel Award for Rookie Sales Person of the Year.
In Sales Achievement, the D.R. Horton team earned 15 “Million Dollar Circle” awards in the following categories:
$3 Million - $5 Million - Kim Green, $5 Million - $7 Million - Amanda Terry, Joan Armorer-Clarke and Josh Lewis; $7 Million - $10 Million Cathy Scott, Jason Coston, Jim Lore and Robert Woods Over $10 Million - Anne van Schellenbeck, Daryl Gilbert, Eddie Crosby, Jason Brooks, Merry McGinty, Pamela Polowy and Suzanne Massey.
The 2006 Laurel Awards, hosted by the Northeast Florida Builders Association’s Sales and Marketing Council, was co-emceed by Billy Catlin of Catlin Ramsey Communications and Laurel Committee Chair Amber King of D.R. Horton Homes. The company also was recognized as a Gold Sponsor for the event.
“We are always very happy to support NEFBA and SMC in its efforts to promote our industry and recognize the achievements of our colleagues and peers,” said Amber King, marketing director for D.R. Horton Homes. “We look forward to many more years of great partnership opportunities.”
D.R. Horton Homes continues to enjoy its well-earned reputation as an industry leader in innovative new home construction, land development andsales management. Its exceptional portfolio includes a diversified mix of world-class single-family residences and multi-family communities.
Currently, the company builds in 27 states and 85 real estate markets, and it enjoys the number one ranking in the nation for closings by Builder magazine for the third consecutive year. D.R. Horton also is the number onebuilder in Northeast Florida, a multiple Parade of Homes’ and Laurel Award winner and a recipient of NEFBA’s prestigious “Builder of the Year” award.
D.R. Horton Homes’ Jacksonville office is located at 9456 Phillips Highway, Suite 1. For more information on the builder’s products and services, please call (866) 330-4932, or visit the corporate Web site located at www.drhorton.com.