BIG Night
2023
BIG thank you to those who joined us and the industry’s finest at the BIA’s Annual Building Industry Gala on April 8, 2022, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
2023 event details to be announced!
- Professional Achievement Awards
- Volume Based Awards
- Marketing & Advertising
- Design Awards
- Annual Awards
- BIA Hall of Fame
Professional Achievement Awards
1. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
M/I Homes
2. SALES PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
M/I Homes
3. ONLINE SALES COUNSELOR
Pulte Group
4. SALES MANAGER OF THE YEAR
Treplus Communities
5. MARKETING DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Rockford Homes
6. GOLDEN HAMMER AWARD
Epcon Communities
BIA Annual Awards
At the end of each year, the BIA holds its annual Inaugural Celebration and Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding members from the past year. The incoming President and Board of Trustees are sworn in, and the outgoing President is recognized. In addition, members are honored for encouraging the American dream of homeownership, maintaining professional excellence, and supporting the standards and policies of the BIA.
1. IRVING E. SCHOTTENSTEIN BUILDER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Metro Development
2. RISING STAR AWARD
Brittany Warren
3. ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Will Ruschman
5. CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Mr. Shannon Hardin
6. WASHBURN SCHOFIELD MEMORIAL AWARD
Bruce Lueke
7. BALDY, ESPER, JONES AWARD
Konkus Marble & Granite, Bart Barok
BIA Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame inductees are members who have made the greatest contribution to the BIA since the formation of the Association in 1943. This award is presented annually to those who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership as well as displayed exemplary dedication to the industry and their community as a whole. Congratulations to all of the individuals who have been inducted into the BIA Hall of Fame since its inception in 2005.
The Building Industry Awards Hall of Fame recognizes members that have an unprecedented history of exceptional service and is the highest honor a member can receive.
1. BIA HALL OF FAME 2021
Robert H. Schottenstein, Nikolas & Marty Savko
Volume Based Awards
1. MILLION DOLLAR SALES AWARDS- REALTOR HONORS
Coldwell Banker Realty: Danielle Alexander, Brittany Eddy, Darci Wagner, Lari Madosky Shaw, Margaret Fenters, David Ludwig, Ryan Lawasani, Jazzy Singh
From 3 Degrees Realty: Jeanetta Cardona
From American Heritage Realty: Emily Bish, Tracee Ribar
2. MILLION DOLLAR SALES AWARDS- BUILDER SALES
American Heritage Homes: Emily Bish, Tracee Ribar
Epcon Communities: Angie Brownowski, Stephanie Flinta, Devon Wozniack, Ron Kaman, Megan Nelson, Katie Summers, Kristina Ryan, Lauren Just, Annie Rogers, Jay Metcalf, Josh Veitmeier, Jeanne Schorsten, Debbie Johnson, Kelly Fankhauser
D.R. Horton: Amber Young, Kelly Martin, Sam Emig, John Art, Jennifer Baker, Megan Hoffman, Michael Anderson, Christy Holbrook, Jennifer Scheel, Myndi Zipf, Justin Phillips, Kristy Reynolds-Rafiyq
Manor Homes: James Roof
Maronda Homes: Sumeet Pahouja, Jeff Pruzan, Katerina Brennan
M/I Homes: Daryl Whitley, Korri Titus, Judy Sekinger, Eric Jenkins, Amy Hile, Bobbie Toretzky, Rachelle West, Jenny Walenczak, Phyllis Jensen, Denise DeMicco, Colleen O'Dell, Kimberly Cohen, Emily Harman, Caryn Rodeffer, Amy Hodgson, Kristin Collins, Morgan Cassan, Shawna Shepherd, Joy Adkins, Angela Kohler, Krista Cupp
Pulte Group: Mandi Shear, Stuart Helmuth, David Rupp, Shannon Ritzenthaler, Jay Freese, Gregg Herbst, Marissa Alexander, Tamara Clark-Lloyd, Tiffany McFarland, Eric Hill, Ruben Fernandez, Dana Levins, Claire Murphy, Molly Rutherford, Drew Murphy, Jennifer Hendricks, Chris Smart, Samantha Seale, Jill Sayre
Rockford Homes: Chelsa Corwin, Tina Hoffman, Gunner Gruehl, Erin Edwards, Tarah Bender, Mark Boyd, Deron Bender, Troy Borden, Julie Hykes, Erika Wehner
Trinity Homes: Scott A Esker
3. MILLION DOLLAR SALES AWARDS- NEW HOME LOAN ORIGINATOR
Independent Bank: Diane Cochran, Ray Conley
Top Producer Honors: Ray Conley
4. MILLION DOLLAR SALES AWARDS- NEW HOME TITLE REPRESENTATIVE
Marketing & Advertising
1. BEST LOGO DESIGN
Sevell & Sevell
2. BEST PRINT AD
M/I Homes
3. BEST TV COMMERCIAL/VIDEO
M/I Homes
4. BEST WEBSITE
Stream & Wetlands Foundation
5. BEST DIGITAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Epcon Communities
6. BEST REALTOR RELATIONS PROGRAM
M/I Homes
7. BEST VIRTUAL SALES PROGRAM
Rockford Homes
Design Awards
1. BEST DESIGN CENTER/SALES OFFICE BY A BUILDER/REMODELER- under 1,000 square feet
PulteGroup
2. BEST DESIGN CENTER/SALES OFFICE BY A BUILDER/REMODELER- over 1,000 square feet
PulteGroup
3. BEST SHOWROOM BY AN ASSOCIATE
MCS
4. BEST LANDSCAPE PROJECT
Manor Homes
5. BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE PROJECT
Epcon Communities
6. BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE- Neighborhood
Woda Construction
7. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN/MERCHANDISING- new home up to $500,000
PulteGroup
8. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN/MERCHANDISING- new home $500,000 to $750,000
Epcon Communities
9. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN/MERCHANDISING- new home over $750,000
PulteGroup
10. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- custom home
Manor Homes
11. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- new home up to $750,000
Epcon Communities
12. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN- new home over $750,000
Epcon Communities
16. BUILDER/REMODELER MVP
Rockford Homes
17. ASSOCIATE/REALTOR MVP
America's Floor Source