Local Building Excellence Celebrated

At their Annual Gala on Saturday, March 7th, the New River Valley Home Builders Association (NRVHBA) presented the Excellence in Building Awards to over 180 attendees with the most robust categories and nominees to date.

Winners of the contest were:
The 2026 Excellence in Building Award Winners are:
• Community Impact Award – Cassidy Jones, Slate Creek Builders
• NRVHBA Service Award – Gretchen Merix, Westwood
• Young Professional of the Year – Ian Friend, SAS Builders
• New Member of the Year – All American Hauling
• Associate Member of the Year – Spectrum Paint
• Builder of the Year – Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley
• Best New Spec Home – Jones Real Estate
• Best Creative Home Feature – Progress Street Builders
• Best Bath Over $50k – Wizards with Sticks Construction
• Best Bath Under $50k – White Builders, Inc.
• Best Kitchen Over $100k – Slate Creek Builders
• Best Kitchen Under $100k – White Builders, Inc.
• Best Outdoor Living – Blue Ridge Design Build
• Best Curb Appeal – Progress Street Builders
• Best Remodeled Home – Ewing Construction & Cabinetry
• Best New Custom Home – Omnibuild General Contractors
The NRVHBA congratulates all the winners and thanks all the nominees for submitting entries.

The New River Valley Home Builders Association is a professional trade organization serving the building community by advocating for the construction industry; educating, supporting, and promoting our members; and giving back to the New River Valley