Submitted by Olympia Master Builders
The Olympia Master Builders (OMB) hosted the OMB Tours of Homes™ award ceremonies at the October 2 General Membership Dinner Meeting, which was held at Indian Summer Golf & Country Club.
According to 2012 OMB President James Peterson, “This year’s tour included thirteen homes, represented by eleven builders. There were eleven new homes, and two remodel projects. These new and remodeled homes demonstrated to the community our builders’ passion for excellence.”
Builders for this year’s Tour included: The Artisans Group; Deering & Nelson, Inc.; DeTray’s, LLC; Dickey’s Remodel & Repair; Evergreen State Builders; Lexar Homes; Northwest Family Homes, Inc.; Olympia Construction, Inc.; Schneider Homes, Inc.; Scott Homes; and SoundBuilt NW, LLC.
The public at large voted on homes for the People’s Choice Awards. A team of industry experts, from outside the Thurston County area comprised the panel of judges, to select the Judges’ Awards. Judges looked at overall first impressions, attention to detail, balance and function, relationship of design to site, special features and more in deciding who should get top honors. To see photos of all the homes, go to www.omb.org. Look under the “Current Events” tab to find a link to the 2012 Tour of Homes™.
The People’s Choice Award winners:
Best Curb Appeal – Evergreen State Builders
Best Kitchen – Evergreen State Builders
Best Master Suite – Evergreen State Builders
Best Floor Plan – Deering & Nelson, Inc.
Best Remodel – Dickey’s Remodel & Repair
Best Built Green® Features – Scott Homes
Best of Show – Evergreen State Builders
The Judges’ Choice Award winners:
Best Curb Appeal – Schneider Homes, Inc.
Best Kitchen – Scott Homes
Best Master Suite – Northwest Family Homes, Inc. – Briggs Village
Best Floor Plan – The Artisans Group
Best Remodel – Olympia Construction, Inc.
Best Built Green® Features – Scott Homes
Best of Show – (Production) SoundBuilt NW – Lacey plan
(Custom) The Artisans Group
Judges’ Special Award for Best Practical Use of Built Green® Features – Lexar Homes
Chair Karen McClennen of The Olympian thanked her Committee Members: Erik Barrett of RSVP of Olympia; Sarah Huffer of KGY Radio – AM 1240 & 96.9 KAYO Country; Julie Manker of The Olympian; Greg Stevens of Mixx 96.1 FM and Eileen Ryan of Scott Homes.
OMB thanks our returning Silver Sponsor, Olympia Federal Savings, and Bronze Sponsors, Puget Sound Energy. Thank you to returning Media Sponsors, The Olympian and Mixx 96.1 FM KXXO.
The Olympia Master Builders is a professional trade association representing over 600 member companies located in Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Mason andPacific Counties. Our members come from all sectors of the building trades and they are committed to “building strong communities, one home at a time.
