The Awards
Builders love getting awards. Houses are judged by three groups: homebuilding professionals, realtors, and the general public.
Professional Awards are judged by a panel of architects, contractors, kitchen designers, interior designers, landscapers, and realtors. Awards are given to the 1st Place and Runner-Up in seven categories in two price ranges:
- Best Exterior Architectural Design
- Best Interior Floor Plan
- Best Kitchen
- Best Bathroom
- Best Interior Decorating
- Best Landscaping
- Best Workmanship
Many thanks to the 2010 panel of judges:
Kitchen Designers
Tony Izzo, Curtis Lumber Larry Miller, Curtis Lumber Robert Page, Schrader and Company
Interior Designers
Michelle Ahl, Room Service Lori Michaels, Michaels Group Sam Madia, Design 20 Liz Tanney
Architects
Eric Smallman, On Point Building Design Tim Gallegher, Architex John Muse, Muse Architect Sue Davis
Landscapers
Geff Reddick, Redbud Design Jack Faddegon, Faddegon’s Nursery Randy Countermine Kevin Cleveland, Cleveland Brothers
Contractors
Tony Verhaeg, Verhaeg Building & Remodeling Kathy Svoboda, Curtis Lumber Joe Dolan, Michaels Group John Studler, Eric & Eric Construction
The Realtors’ Choice Awards are judged by members of the Capital District Realtors Association during a special preview tour. The People’s Choice Awards are selected by visitors to all 16 houses on the Showcase.
The Professional Awards and the Realtors’ Choice Awards are presented to the builders at a special Awards Reception on September 16th. Be sure to look for the trophies on display at the winning builders’ houses. The People’s Choice Awards are tabulated after the last day of the Showcase and will be posted here by November 1st.