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The Traveling Trophy
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The Traveling Trophy
The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association trophy and award is given to the builder that during that year most epitomizes the GFWBA ideals. The award for Builder of the Year is an award designed to travel from honoree to honoree since 1955. Only 56 members have earned this honor . To carry it a step further follow our Facebook Page and this Blog as we take the “Traveling Trophy” on some travels of our own!
Builder of the Year!!!
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The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association, with over 500 members, recently hosted it’s Installation and Awards Banquet for their builders and associate members. This annual event is a night of fun and celebration for the Builders Association which includes awards presented to the Associate of the Year, Developer of the Year and Builder of the Year. Also celebrated at the banquet is the installation of the new Board of Directors, a tribute to past president and, installation of the new president along the official “Exchange of Power”.
This years event was themed “Denim and Diamonds” as was held at River Ranch in the stock yards. The evening started with a socializing hour, dinner (provided by Railhead BBQ in Fort Worth), Awards Presentation, Installation then dancing with “Slippery When Wet Band”.
Here are 2011-2012 GFWBA Executive Committee:
President – John Montgomery, Montesello Homes
First Vice President – Lee A. Hughes, Maverick Homes
Secretary/Treasurer – Lynn Motheral, Austin Design Build
Vice President – Doug Boyd, Boyd Builders, Inc
Vice President – Michael Wood, Providence Homes, Inc
Associate Vice President – Tiffany Acree, StrucSure Home Warranty
Immediate Past President – Jay, Brown, Tahoe Custom Builders
Past President, Jay Brown and current First Vice President, Lee A. Hughes. Thanks for all your dedication during your presidency, Jay. You made a difference!
Congratulations to the new Executive Committee and may you serve the Builders Association well!
AWARDS FINALISTS AND WINNERS!!!:
Finalists for the 2011 Associate of the Year were:
ACME Brick, Scott Odom
The Bush Firm, Donald Shelton
Jetta Corporation, Robin Ricker
StrucSure Home Warranty, Tiffany Acree
Texas Lighting, Etc., Johnny Dwire
Tough decision, I’m sure! All incredible finalists! The winner went to…..Tiffany Acree. Congratulations, Tiffany! Well deserving!
Next up: Finalists for 2011 Developer of the Year:
Centurion American Development Group, Ross Calhoun
Mike Sandlin Homes, Inc., Mike Sandlin
Sheffield Development Co., Inc., Gary Sheffield
And the Winner is...Gary Sheffield, an industry icon! Congratulations!
And now…the Finalists for 2011 Builder of the Year:
Cary Clark Homes, Cary Clarke
Maverick Homes, Lee A. Hughes
Montesello Homes, John Montgomery
Sean Knight Custom Homes, Inc, Sean Knight
Village Homes, Michael Dike (did you see their home in the 2011 Kaleidoscope of Homes? Beautiful!)
And the winner is…MAVERICK HOMES, LEE A. HUGHES!!! ahem…that would be us!!! Wow, we are so very grateful for this honor. Here is Lee accepting his award from the 2010 winner, Danny Moss, and GFWBA’s Executive Vice President, Jon A, Samson.
Maverick Homes CEO/Managing Partner, Lee A. Hughes, Maverick Homes Vice President, Kelly Millikan and Maverick Homes Resident Blogger(!), Cassandra Fisher
Mr. Hughes – From your crew at Maverick Homes…we are so proud of you and everything you do for our industry. Congratulations to a wonderful leader!
GFWBA Spring Tour of New Homes
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Maverick Homes is proud to be apart of this years Greater Fort Worth Builders Association Spring Tour of New Homes! Click on the logo to the left and browse through the tour’s website and plan your tour for this weekend. Only 2 weekends left! Here are the two homes we have entered:
7321 La Cantera Dr in La Cantera Estates. This exquisite floorplan boasts approximately 4239 square feet of living area, including four bedrooms, three living areas, three full and two half baths, three car garage and two dining areas. The upstairs Family room is 29 x 19 with a covered balcony overlooking the almost 5 acre homesite! Located in the popular community of La Cantera, just minutes to Downtown Fort Worth. Surrounded by gorgeous estate homes, a creek and equestrian trails.
NO CITY TAXES and NO WATER BILLS! $439,000
10216 Mustang Wells Dr. Located in the spectacular community of Mustang Pointe, this gorgeous Model Home is displayed on a beautifully landscaped, One Acre Lot, directly across from Lake Benbrook. The floor plan boasts an open kitchen, large master retreat featuring a separate sitting area with a see-thru fireplace, a luxurious master bath with a walk-in shower, 4 oversized bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living areas including a generously proportioned game room with a wet bar, formal dining room and a spacious utility room. Only 20 Minutes to downtown Fort Worth. NO CITY TAXES AND NO WATER BILLS! Views of Lake Benbrook and downtown Fort Worth! $439.900
Be sure to visit the Spring Tour’s Facebook page and vote for your favorite builder! Hope to see you out this weekend!
