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Industry Professionals 01-07-25

Awards & Accolades

1. The Builders Association of Northern Nevada announced the winners of its 2024 BANNER Awards, which honor achievements in the construction industry. The winners were:

  • DR Horton – Topaz Plan: Best New Home Product Under 2KSF by a builder;
  • Toll Brothers – Clemente Plan: Best New Home Over 2KSF by a builder;
  • Tanamera – Horned Lark – Schaffers Mill: Best New Custom Home by a builder;
  • Mountain West Builders – Anitra: Best New Custom Home by a builder;
  • CWX Architects Inc. – Sharpe Mountain Circle: Best New Custom Home by an architect;
  • DR Horton– Monarch Plan: Best New Home Product – Townhome/Duplex;
  • DR Horton– Arroyo Crossing: Best New Home Model Complex;
  • Tanamera – The Overlook: Best Market Rent Multifamily;
  • Mountain West Builders – Springview by Vintage: Best Affordable Multifamily Builder;
  • Toll Brothers– Willows at Harris Ranch: Best Product/Collection Series by a builder;
  • Jenuane Communities – Valley Knolls: Best Mixed-Use Project by a builder;
  • Tanamera– Healing Minds RPC Medical Campus: Best Commercial Project;
  • Frame Architecture – Carson Medical Group: Best Commercial Project – Architect;
  • ONESTUDIO D+A – Whiting Turner Contracting: Best Commercial Remodel;
  • Toll Brothers – Why Nevada: Best Overall Marketing Campaign;
  • Di Loreto Homes, Cassandra Di Loreto and Julie Seager: Top Community Salesperson/Team;
  • High Mountain Door and Trim: Subcontractor of the Year;
  • Wide Canvas – Country Estates Circle: Best Remodel Residential;
  • Jason Fischer, Toll Brothers: Construction Manager of the Year, and
  • DR Horton: Builder of the Year.

2. The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Sierra Chapter has honored Helix Electric with the Outstanding National Corporation award. The award serves to recognize companies that support and uplift local communities. Helix has partnered with several local non-profits and community organizations.

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New Hires

3. Robert Bleckerwas hired as a senior project manager at Grand Canyon Development Partners. Blecker brings 15 years of experience in architecture, design and project management. He specializes in leading complex hospitality and entertainment developments.

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