NAHB honors the industry’s top achievements at The Nationals

This year’s winners showcase the industry’s top talent who are helping shape the future of residential construction.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) honored top achievements in residential real estate sales, marketing, individual achievement and global excellence at The Nationals Awards Gala (sponsored by Chase) during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando. Awards were also presented for the 55+ housing, NAHB Honors and Global Innovation award categories. 

“The Nationals set the standard for new home sales and marketing — and welcome applicants nationwide and internationally,” said Christy Beck, the 2025 NSMC Awards and Recognition subcommittee chair. “This year’s winners showcase the industry’s top talent who are helping shape the future of residential construction.” 

Sales and Marketing Community of the Year Gold Awards

Multifamily Community of the Year  

Project name: DUO Condos 
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada 
By: National Homes 

Detached Community of the Year 

Project name: SHAWOOD Folsom 
Location: Folsom, California
By: SHAWOOD 

Best Apartment or Independent Living Community For 55+ Buyer 

Project name: The Lodge at Autumn Willow 
Location: Washington, D.C.
By: KTGY 

Master Planned Community of the Year 

Project name: Carnes Crossroads 
Location: Goose Creek, S.C.
By: Carnes Crossroads 

Sales and Marketing Individual Achievement Honors 

Rookie Sales/Leasing Professional of the Year 

Gold Award 
Name: Samuel Barkan 
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Company name: Chesapeake Homes 

Sales Team of the Year 

Name: Irina Tracy and Carlin Hannosh 
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Company name: Tri Pointe Homes 

Online Sales Counselor of the Year 

Name: Felicia Berry 
Location: Viera, Florida
Company name: Viera Builders 

Online Sales Team of the Year 

Name: Karen Schieb and Jennifer Wammack 
Location: Houston, Texas
Company name: M/I Homes 

Sales Manager/Leader of the Year 

Name: Jordan Brown 
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Company name: Graham Hart Home Builder 

Marketing Professional of the Year for a Builder/Developer 

Name: Taylor Humphrey (Builder) 
Location: McKinney, Texas
Company name: Pacesetter Homes 

Name: Haley Peck (Developer) 
Location: Houston
Company name: Johnson Development 

Lifestyle Director of the Year 

Name: Mackenzie Strickland 
Location: Cypress, Texas
Company: Caldwell Communities 

Best Assisted Living or Memory Care Community 

Name: Timbers on Blackwell Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care 
Location: Marble Hill, Georgia
Company: Bruce & Burkett LLC 

Best Attached Home for 55+ Buyer 

Name: Davidson at Cotino Community - The Canvas  
Location: Palm Springs, California
Company name: Davidson Communities 

Best Community Amenity 

Name: Carnes Crossroads 
Location: Goose Creek, South Carolina
Company name: Carnes Crossroads 

NAHB Honors 

NAHB Associate of the Year 

Name: Chris Van Pelt 
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Company name: M&M Glass 

NAHB Custom Home Builder of the Year 

Name: Andy & Mason Homoly 
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Company name: Homoly Design + Build 

NAHB Woman of the Year 

Name: Natalie Mason 
Location: Glen Allen, Virginia
Company name: Capital Square 

NAHB Sales and Marketing Professional of the Year 

Name: Tiffany George 
Location: San Diego, California
Company name: Christian Brothers Interiors 

NAHB Global Innovation Awards 

Building Material and Construction Component 

Project name: Panasonic OASYS™ Concept Home 
Category: GIA Global Innovation Building Materials and Construction Components 
By: CRAFTED Custom Homes 

View all the winners here: The Nationals Winners Book. 

About NAHB

The National Association of Home Builders is a Washington-based trade association representing more than 140,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, multifamily construction, property management, subcontracting, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other aspects of residential and light commercial construction. NAHB is affiliated with 700 state and local home builders associations around the country. NAHB's builder members will construct about 80% of the new housing units projected for this year.