THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2013
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Winning at Home Builders association presents annual awards
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he Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky presented its annual awards at a ceremony Dec. 6 at Triple Crown Country Club in Union. “Our annual awards are presented to individuals that exemplify excellence in business and dedication to our industry and association,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. “Membership, community service, advocacy and association activity are rewarded to these members to show them not only our gratitude for their service but to hold them up as an example to other members and the public. These individuals are stars within our organization and are to be commended for the traits that make them not only leaders within our ranks but in the community as well.” » Builder of the Year, Paul Metzger Metzger’s dedication and hard work as the 2013-2014 president of the Home Builders Association’s Land Development Council has culminated in a series of successful advocacy initiatives involving planning commissions, water districts, Sanitation District 1, environmental regulations, and powered utilities across Northern Kentucky. These efforts have aided housing affordability and ensured a more business friendly regulatory environment in our region. » Associate of the Year, Walt Dunlevy As 2013 associate vice president, Dunlevy has demonstrated valued leadership at the association. Additionally, Dunlevy is the chairman of the association’s State & Local Government Committee where he leads the delivery of the association’s message to elected and appointed officials in Northern Kentucky and throughout the Commonwealth. He also serves in many capacities throughout the organization as a leading voice in membership recruitment and retention, associate representation within the association and an expert in building codes and material supply. Leadership » Community Award, Matth. Toebben Toebben, accepted by his son John Toebben (left). Mr. Toebben’s support for his industry and Home Builders Association is carried out beyond involvement with the organization. He is passionate and supportive of many efforts throughout the region including alzheimers causes, education, and youth causes. » Home Builders Association Membership Award, Rob Stone The Home Builders Association created a new award in order to recognize outstanding service focusing on membership recruitment and retention. The inaugural winner of this award is Rob Stone of C.K. Ash Insurance. Stone is a perennial participant of the association’s membership recruitment and retention efforts and has recently earned his 300d spike level, a designation created by the National Association of Home Builders to reward excellence in membership activity. 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.
2013 Home Builders Association President Adam Chaney, of Terrace Holdings, right, presents the 2013 Builder of the Year Award to Paul Metzger of Fischer Homes.PROVIDED
Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky Executive Vice President Brian Miller, left, presents the 2013 Associate of the Year Award to Walt Dunlevy, of Forge Lumber.PROVIDED
Home Builders Association State & Local Government Committee Chairman Walt Dunlevy, right, presents the 2013 Community Leadership Award to John Toebben, who accepted on behalf of his father Matth.PROVIDED The inaugural winner of Home Builders Association Membership Award is Rob Stone of C.K. Ash Insurance, left, accepting the award form 2013 Home Builders Association President Adam Chaney. PROVIDED