COBA Announces 2019 Excellence Award Winners
COBA Announces 2019 Excellence Award Winners
The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) proudly announces the winners of its prestigious 2019 Excellence Awards. These annual awards were presented at a special event held on January 16, 2020, at Bend Golf Club, celebrating outstanding achievements in the local building industry.
The 2019 COBA Excellence Award winners include:
- Builder of the Year: Hayden Homes
- Commercial Builder of the Year: Kirby Nagelhout Construction
- Green Builder of the Year: SolAire Homebuilders
- Remodeler of the Year: Sierra James Construction
- Green Remodeler of the Year: Bend Build & Remodel
- Green Commercial Builder of the Year: R & H Construction
- Sub-Contractor of the Year: LandEscapes
- President’s Award: Deborah Flagan, Hayden Homes
- Public Official of the Year: Chris Piper, Bend City Council
- Architect of the Year: Steele Associates Architects
- Home Designer of the Year: Muddy River Designs
- Material Supplier of the Year: Brian’s Cabinets
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Jim Norman, Norman Building & Design
- Associate of the Year: Technology Design Associates
- Realtor of the Year: Brent Landels & Angie Mombert, The Cascadia Group at Re/Max
- Developer of the Year: Stone Bridge Homes NW
- New Member of the Year: Tongue & Groove Tiny Homes
- Non-Profit Partner of the Year: First Story
- Volunteer of the Year: Mike Arnett, Lifestyle Homes
- Committee Member of the Year: Kelly Stewart, Pennbrook Management & Leasing
- People’s Choice Award: Deborah Flagan, Hayden Homes
- Gary Bunger Industry Loyalty Award: Knife River
These distinguished winners represent excellence in various facets of the construction industry and demonstrate COBA's commitment to recognizing outstanding contributions in shaping Central Oregon's community.
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