National Industry Awards Presented at 2010 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing
(Arlington, VA – April 14, 2010) Members of the manufactured and modular housing industries gathered today at an awards luncheon to recognize individuals and companies for outstanding achievements. The National Industry Awards, presented during the 2010 National Congress and Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing, recognized the highest achievers from all sectors of the manufactured and modular housing industries – communities, retailers, suppliers, lenders, manufacturers, developers and state associations.
“These excellent industry role models are leading the way in providing more value, better products, creative solutions, and excellent customer service. They are being recognized today for their vision, their dedication, and their energy in enhancing and moving the manufactured and modular housing industries forward,” said MHI Executive Vice President Thayer Long.
The winners of the “Community of the Year” and “Retailer of the Year” categories submit entries that are judged by an independent panel of professionals made up of representatives from the planning, community development, lending, realtor and homebuilding professions. Awards are given in four regional areas of the country.
The “Community of the Year” entries were judged based on a written statement supplied by the entrant, community aesthetics, marketing materials, site plan of the community, community and industry involvement, and the lease and covenants. The independent panel of judges selected the following communities to receive awards:
LAND-LEASE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS
(Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) – Leisurewoods Taunton, Taunton, MA
(South) – Southfork, Wylie, TX
(Midwest) – Cimarron Park and Golf, Lake Elmo, MN
(West) – Meadowbrook, Santee, CA
RETAIL SALES CENTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The “Retail Sales Center of the Year” award entries were judged based on an entry statement, management philosophy, retail center aesthetics, marketing materials and community and industry involvement. The independent panel of judges selected the following retailers:
(Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) – Oakwood Homes, Farmville, VA
(South) – Home-Mart, Tulsa, OK
(Midwest) – Davis Homes LLC, Mt. Pleasant, IA
(West) – Innovative Homes, Durango, CO
DESIGN AWARDS
The following awards, bestowed by MHI and the National Modular Housing Council (NMHC), recognize excellence and encourage innovation in manufactured and modular home design and production. An independent panel of building professionals judged the entries and the following received awards:
Manufactured Home Design
Manufactured Home Single-Section Production – Giles Homes “P6376H gHouse”
Manufactured Production Home 1,800 sq. ft. or Less – Palm Harbor Homes “Avanti Chateau”
Manufactured Production Home Over 1,800 sq. ft. – SEhomes – Energy Div. “EZ-801 Sequoia”
Manufactured Home Single-Section Concept – Palm Harbor Homes “Vintage”
Concept Manufactured Home 1,800 sq. ft. or Less – Green Horizon Manufacturing LLC “The Monterey”
Concept Manufactured Home Over 1,800 sq. ft. – Green Horizon Manufacturing LLC “The Palisades”
Modular Design
Modular Home Production 2,200 sq. ft. or Less – R-Anell Housing Group “The Barrington”
Modular Home Production Over 2,200 sq. ft. – Nationwide Homes “Tidewater”
Concept Modular Home 2,200 sq. ft. or Less – Haven Custom Homes and NH Design Collaborative “The Jane”
Concept Modular Home Over 2,200 sq. ft. – R-Anell Housing Group “The Richmond”
Concept Modular Multifamily – Haven Custom Homes “333 Green”
NATIONAL AWARDS
Every year industry leaders vote for the individuals and companies that are considered the best in their class. This year’s winners have shown great leadership and commitment to the industry over the last year. These award winners have been chosen by their peers to be honored with the prestigious 2010 manufactured housing industry awards.
Industry Person of the Year – Richard Ernst, FINMARK
Manufacturer of the Year – Cavco Industries, Phoenix, AZ
Floor Plan Lender of the Year – 21st Mortgage Corporation, Knoxville, TN
Manufactured Home Community Operator of the Year – Yes! Communities, Denver, CO
Manufactured Home Community Lender of the Year – Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, Carlsbad, CA
Manufactured Home Community Broker of the Year – Monroe & Giordano, Tampa, FL
Manufactured Home Community Service/Supplier of the Year – Precision Capital Funding, Wyoming, MI
National Communities Council Person of the Year – Richard J. Rand, Great Value Homes, Inc., Milwaukee, WI
National Lender of the Year – Triad Financial Services, Inc., Jacksonville, FL
Regional Lender of the Year – CIS Financial Services Inc., Hamilton, AL
Retail Person of the Year – Doug Gorman, Home-Mart, Inc., Tulsa, OK
State Association Executive of the Year – Brad Lovin, NCMHA, Raleigh, NC
Supplier Person of the Year – James C. Miller, Style Crest, Inc., Freemont, OH
For information about entering the 2011 National Industry Awards competition or about this year’s awards, contact Cheryl Hardee at 703-558-0668 or via e-mail at cheryl@mfghome.org.
MHI is the national trade organization representing all segments of the manufactured and modular housing industries including manufacturers, retailers, community owners, suppliers, financial institutions, state associations and developers.
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