Hilton Head Home Builders Association Annual Awards The Hilton Head Home Builders held their annual awards banquet aimed at recognizing those who give their best. Members of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HHA HBA) joined together Thursday, February 11, at the Palmera Inn & Suites for their annual installation and awards banquet where the 2021 officers and directors were installed and awards were presented to the Builder and Associate Members of the Year along with several other awards presented to active HBA participants. The Associate of the Year and Builder of the Year honors are presented to individuals representing the organization’s builder and associate membership, for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the HBA, the community and the building industry at large. The 2020 Associate of the Year was presented to Dan-the-Man Monroe with Lowcountry Home Magazine, an honor he’s received before in 2000. Of note, during the presentation, were his efforts in recruiting nearly 350 HBA members over the years. The 2020 Builder of the Year was presented to Brandon Edwards with
Element Construction, currently the VP of Membership on the HHA HBA’s Board of Directors and a National Delegate with NAHB. Brandon eat, sleeps and breathes all things HBA. “In both Monroe and Edwards we see what the foundation of our association looks like, they just get it and I am grateful for their support.” said Meg James Executive Officer. The Hammer Award honors members of the HBA who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes The 2020 Builder of the Year was presented to throughout the year, quietly going Brandon Edwards with Element Construction. above and beyond what has been asked of them to lend a spirited helping hand whenever they find year, Matt Bader with Full Circle the chance. It was an honor and Development was the recipient of privilege to recognize two members out-going President, Dave Gaal of who are more than deserving of this Gaal Custom Homes & Remodeling recognition. Current Association “Iceberg” Award for his service as a VP, Sam Liberti with Low Tide two-term VP of Membership during Designs and Builder Director, Dale an international pandemic. “Bader Thompson with Compass Custom never skipped a beat. He shows up Homes were both recipients of the for his fellow industry partners at 2020 Hammer Award. Meg James, the HBA and is a great asset to our Executive Officer was quoted association.” said Gaal. saying, “No matter the question or Our HBA AMBASSADOR OF request asked, the answer is always THE YEAR Sara Broman was YES! Their input is constructive and recognized for the fierce and actions proactive.” passionate dedication she brings Every year the HBA to making HBA membership a President has a chance to great experience for all members. recognize an individual Her tenacity and can-do spirit who he or she feels has were extremely instrumental greatly contributed in the continued success of the to the success of the Ambassadors Club in 2020. association during their year in leadership. This The 2020 Associate of the Year was presented to Dan Monroe with Lowcountry Home Magazine.
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