BIG Night 

2023

Thank You Sponsors2

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

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

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