The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky has presented its annual awards.
“Each year our leaders look back at the successes our dedicated members achieve. There were so many accomplishments this year our leaders struggled with whom these significant awards should be bestowed upon,” said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky.
“These three individuals stood out for their excitement, long standing dedication and achievement within our organization in 2016. They are outstanding examples of successful members of our association,” he concluded.
Award Recipients are:
President Bill Cullen presents Brian Jones with the Lifetime Achievement Award (photo provided)
Donald M. Wiedeman Lifetime Achievement Award, Brian Jones
Brian Jones, C.K. Ash Insurance, has served the association for 25 years. He has chaired every committee an associate can lead at the local association. Statewide he has served in leadership at the Home Builders Association of Kentucky. He is one of only a handful of Associate members with the National Association of Home Builders to have earned Associate Life Director status for his continual involvement with the national trade organization.
Tim Spille presents Tim Burks with the Builder of the Year award
Builder of the Year, Tim Burks
Tim Burks is the 2016 Builder of the Year Award. Burks was recognized for his dedication to the 2016 HomeFest. He is the developer of Crown Point, the neighborhood for the 2016 show, as well as the builder of three of the homes showcased during the event.
Jim Frey presents Nick Smith with the Associate of the Year Award. Frey of Pella won the award last year.
Associate of the Year, Nick Smith, Keller Williams Realty
Nick Smith, Keller Williams Realty, headed up the Sales & Marketing Council the last two years. Under his leadership the Council created the “Passport to New Construction”; an event designed to introduce REALTORS unfamiliar with new construction to the building, selection, contract and service processes involved in new construction. The event was recognized by the National Association of Home Builders as an Association Excellence Award winner in their “Best Service to Members” category.
The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.
