2023 COBA Excellence Award Winners: Honoring Central Oregon’s Top Builders and Industry Leaders
The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) has unveiled its prestigious 2023 Excellence Award winners, celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the construction and building industry. Nominated and voted on by COBA members, these awards recognize outstanding achievements in various categories, showcasing the region’s finest professionals.
Here are the 2023 Excellence Award winners:
Architect of the Year:
Home Designer of the Year:
Material Supplier of the Year:
High Performance Commercial Builder of the Year:
Sub Contractor of the Year:
Mike O’Neil High Performance Builder of the Year:
Remodeler of the Year:
Commercial Builder of the Year:
Residential Builder of the Year:
Lifetime Achievement Award:
- Charley Miller, Miller Lumber
New Member of the Year:
Non-Profit Partner of the Year:
- COCC- Construction Workforce
Associate of the Year:
- Budget Blinds of Central Oregon
Volunteer of the Year:
- Geoff Harris, Solaire Homebuilders
Committee Member of the Year:
- Tom Bennett, Hayden Homes
Realtor of the Year:
- Bend Homes Now – Mark Garcia
People’s Choice Award:
Gary Bunger Industry Loyalty Award:
Developer of the Year:
- Dickerhoof Construction LLC
President’s Award:
These awards celebrate the dedication, expertise, and innovation of COBA’s members. From homebuilders to material suppliers and industry volunteers, these honorees exemplify the best of Central Oregon’s building community.
The COBA Excellence Awards recognize both well-established industry leaders and emerging talents, highlighting their exceptional work and their impact on the local construction landscape. Whether it’s innovative home designs, high-performance building, or contributions to the community, this year’s winners have set a high standard for the future of construction in Central Oregon.