CotY 2009 Awards – Austin Chapter
AUSTIN NARI, the Central Texas Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry announces “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) winners
Innovative, stunning remodeling projects claim top honors for 7 Austin remodeling companies in 16 categories
Austin, Texas, November 12, 2009. Sixteen Austin “Contractor of the Year” (CotY) Winners were named by AUSTIN NARI, the Central Texas Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) during this year’s local competition. Judging for the local projects took place at NARI’s local headquarters in October. Local CotY Winners will now advance as competitors at the regional and national level.
Close scores in several categories indicate that competition this year was tough. Contractors from a five-county area vie for this prestigious award on an annual basis, and all winners are eligible for National CotY Awards and will be honored at Evening of Excellence SM on Saturday, April 10th, 2010, at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel.
Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. In addition, competing projects were completed between May 1, 2008 and September 1, 2009 and were not submitted in prior AUSTIN NARI contests. An impartial panel of judges who are experts within the industry and associated fields, selected winners based on each entrant’s “before and after” photography and project description. Judging was based on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty and entry presentation.
To be considered for a CotY Award, a company must be a NARI member in good standing. NARI members represent an elite group of the approximately 800,000 companies and individuals in the U.S. identifying themselves as remodelers.
The Celebrating Excellence CotY Award Ceremony is widely considered the premier event of the year in the remodeling industry. Scheduled for Thursday, November 12th, 2009, the Ceremony was attended by approximately 200 of the industry’s elite and was sponsored by the following Gold Member companies: Fine Lumber, Texas Disposal Systems, and Dirty Work Hauling.
Winners in 16 categories include the following:
CG&S Design-Build award winning
Entire House Over $1,000,000
Residential Kitchen Under $40,000 – Dillo Construction & Creative Design
Residential Kitchen 40,000 to $80,000 – Straight and Level Construction
Residential Kitchen Over $120,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Bath Under $30,000 – Watermark & Company
Residential Bath $30,000 to $60,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Bath Over $60,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Interior $100,000 and Over – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Interior Specialty – Watermark & Company
Residential Addition Under $100,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Addition Over $250,000 – Straight and Level Construction
Residential Exterior Specialty – Realty Restoration
Entire House $250,000 to $500,000 – Mackenzie Design Build
Entire House Over $1,000,000 – CG&S Design-Build
Residential Historical Renovation / Restoration – T.A. Todd Construction
Tour of Remodeled Homes (ToRH) Best in Tour – Realty Restoration
Dylan Martin of Dillo Construction & Creative Design – Community Service Award
The Community Service Award recognizes and AUSTIN NARI member who contributes to the enhancement of the remodeling industry and the community in which they do business.
Riana Milling of Texas Disposal Systems – The Spirit of NARI Award recognizes and AUSTIN NARI member who demonstrates a strong commitment to NARI and the professional remodeling industry.
Dolores Davis of CG&S Design-Build – Austin NARI Presidents Volunteer Service Award For distinguished service; a member that stands out above all the rest and could be recognized for their service above self to our organization. Dolores has made significant and lasting contributions to Austin NARI, has promoted a positive image to the general public through increased awareness supports education of its members, has unselfishly supported membership by sharing knowledge and expertise freely to others in helping them to improve their expertise as business owners
EDITORS NOTE: HIGH-RES BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS OF WINNING REMODELING PROJECTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ALONG WITH A LIST OF WINNERS AND DESCRIPTIONS. Contact Wanda Poe at 512-708-0637 or e-mail wanda@AUSTINNARI.org
Homeowners are estimated to spend a total of $113 billion on home improvements in the U.S. through second quarter of 2009.
NARI is a professional association whose members voluntarily subscribe to a strict code of ethics. Consumers may wish to search www.AUSTINNARI.org to find a qualified professional who is a member of AUSTIN NARI or visit the National site at www.RemodelToday.com.
Consumers can also call the AUSTIN NARI hotline at 512-708-0637 and request a free copy of NARI’s brochure, “How to Select a Remodeling Professional,” or visit www.RemodelToday.com and click on the homeowner’s guide for more information.
About NARI: The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) is the only trade association dedicated solely to the remodeling industry. With more than 8,100 member companies nationwide, the Association — based in Des Plaines, Illinois — is “The Voice of the Remodeling Industry.”TM For membership information, or to locate the AUSTIN NARI chapter or a remodeling professional, visit AUSTIN NARI’s website at www.AUSTINNARI.org, or contact the national headquarters office at 800-611-NARI (6274).
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