COBA Announces 2022 Excellence Award Winners

2022 COBA Excellence Award Winners: Recognizing Excellence in the Central Oregon Building Industry

The 2022 COBA Excellence Awards honor outstanding individuals, companies, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the building and construction industry in Central Oregon. From builders to designers, and from realtors to volunteers, the awards recognize the diverse range of professionals who elevate the region's standards of quality, sustainability, and service.

Award Categories & Winners

• Commercial Builder of the Year: Fortis Construction
• Green Builder of the Year: Solaire Homebuilders
• Remodeler of the Year: Linnius Construction
• Green Commercial Builder of the Year: SunWest Builders
• Sub-Contractor of the Year: Marc Riverman Painting
• Builder of the Year: Hayden Homes

President’s Awards

• Galen Blyth, Cascade Insurance

Public Official of the Year

• Patti Adair, Deschutes County Commissioner

Architect of the Year

• Pacwest Builders, Spencer Williams

Home Designer of the Year

• DeMarco Design & Building

Material Supplier of the Year

• Building Solutions

Lifetime Achievement

• Jeff Deswert, Kirby Nagelhout Construction

Associate of the Year

• Tennant Developments

Realtor of the Year

• Compass Commercial Real Estate

Developer of the Year

• Pahlisch Homes

New Member of the Year

• Brian Wirges Masonry

Non-Profit Partner of the Year

• Kor Community Land Trust

Volunteer of the Year

• Kathy Temple, Ed Staub & Sons

Committee Member of the Year

• Deborah Flagan, Hayden Homes

People’s Choice Award

• Century Insurance Group

Gary Bunger Industry Loyalty Award

• Bratton Appraisal Group

These prestigious awards celebrate the dedication, hard work, and passion that drive Central Oregon's building industry forward. From innovative green building practices to community service and volunteerism, the 2022 winners are setting a high standard for excellence across the region.

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