FHBA Awards
FHBA awards advance the purposes of the Association by recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of industry leaders. Award recipients exemplify the best in industry standards for excellence in design and marketing.
Any member or non-member of FHBA may be nominated for any award depending upon the award criteria and the qualifications. No member of an Awards Committee may receive an award during their term of office. In addition to an annual financial review, the Executive Director and the Board of Directors shall review the nature and purpose of all awards on a five-year cycle or more frequently as needed.
The primary mission of the Florida Housing Hall of Fame is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to housing in Florida, the building industry, and the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA). A secondary purpose is to promote a positive image of Florida’s building industry to the general public through increased awareness and education.
Applications are currently being accepted for 2024. Click here for complete details. All nominations must be completed and submitted by June 1.
2023 Award Recipient – Doug Wenzel
Nominees for induction into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame are selected from (4) categories:
- Builder/Developer
- Trades Professionals and Suppliers
- Government
- Industry-allied Professionals (all others involved in the building industry; including but not limited to lenders, architects, engineers, land planners, manufactures, educators, media personnel, trade association staff)
Potential nominees are collected from various sources:
- Local Home Builders Associations
- Hall of Fame Governors and Members (with approval of local HBA, if applicable)
- Members (with approval of local HBA, if applicable)
The Builder of the Year Award recognizes a leader in the industry who continuously exhibits best practices, phenomenal leadership qualities, and expertise in the field. Builders of the Year are selected annually by the FHBA Past Second Vice Presidents’ Council, announced during the Summer Conference/SEBC, and presented during the Fall Leadership Conference.
The Associate of the Year Award encourages expertise in the industry and outstanding leadership qualities. Associates of the Year are selected annually by the FHBA Past Second Vice Presidents’ Council, announced during the Summer Conference/SEBC, and presented during the Fall Leadership Conference.
The Stephen D. Gidus Remodeler of the Year Award recognizes a certified industry professional who exhibits best practices, expertise, and exceptional leadership qualities as a Florida remodeler. Remodelers of the Year are selected annually by the FHBA Past Second Vice Presidents’ Council, announced during the Summer Conference/SEBC, and presented during the Fall Leadership Conference.
Applications are currently being accepted for 2023. Click here for application. All nominations must be completed and submitted by June 1.
The Paul Joyal Pinnacle Builder of the Year Award was established by George Cooper and named after Paul Joyal, a Melbourne home builder and member of the Florida Housing Hall of Fame, who has consistently done business exclusively with members through his 30+ year career.
The Paul Joyal Pinnacle Builder of the Year Award is presented to a member for doing a high percentage of business with FHBA members. The honor is sponsored by and selected by FHBA’s Associate Members/Trades Council, announced during the Summer Conference/SEBC, and presented during the Fall Leadership Conference.
2023 Award Recipient – Jim Weinberg
The award honors a woman who is: active in the Home Builders Association and the building industry; a positive role model for other women in the industry; a leader in their company and at their local HBA; a woman with innovative ideas who is willing to share and mentor with others to make a difference in their industry and/or local HBA; a proven leader outside the HBA that draws positive attention to the HBA; respected inside and outside the HBA; and the personification of positive values.
While this award is open to all new or long term HBA members, it strives to encourage members with unrealized leadership potential to move toward taking a more substantive role at the state level. She is the person who dives in to make things happen, often without realizing that someone has noticed her efforts. She not only has great ideas, but also brings them to fruition. She helps others to make their projects successful and is recognized by her peers.
Award recipients are selected by previous Woman of Distinction Winners from applications received, though there is the option to select a winner based on outstanding observed service. The Winner is announced during the Summer Conference/SEBC and presented at the Fall Leadership Conference.
2023 Award Recipient – Tatiana Gust
Established in 2019, the FHBA Young Building Professional Award recognizes young building industry professionals who propel their careers; advance in local, state and national associations; advocate for the building industry, engage with peers; and embed themselves as exceptional members of their communities.
The winners of this award are the future of the industry and set new standards for support and growth of the building industry. They are positioned as valuable assets in other’s lives both professionally and personally and are here to move the building industry forward.
2023 Award Recipient – Jackie Rowland
The Robert & Amy Harper Award recognizes an individual who gives unselfishly of their time and talent to the Future Builders of America (FBA) program, exemplifying the generosity of Robert and Amy Harper. The award recipient is selected by the FBA Foundation and the award is presented at the Fall Leadership Conference.
2023 Award Recipient – Kerwin Wilson-Jones
The Dick Baker Award is named in the honor of the Northeast Florida BA Past President who demonstrated incredible courage and a fighting spirit while suffering from the disease that claimed his life. The Award recognizes individuals who showed the same remarkable resolve in dealing with life’s adversities. This award recipient is appointed by the FHBA President and CEO/Chief Lobbyist and is announced at the Fall Leadership Conference.
Eagle Awards recipients are appointed annually by the FHBA President for exemplary service for enhancing the building industry’s business environment and they are presented at the Fall Leadership Conference.
The Mike Davis Affordable Housing Award was created, and approved by the Executive Committee during the 2011 SEBC, to honor a state or local government official who has championed the cause of affordable housing. This award recipient is appointed by the FHBA Senior Officers, the Governmental Affairs Committee Chair and the CEO/Chief Lobbyist and is announced during the Fall Leadership Conference.
The Champion of Housing Award is presented to a legislator who has shown exemplary service for enhancing the building industry in Florida. This award recipient is appointed by the FHBA Governmental Affairs Committee Chair and the CEO/Chief Lobbyist and is announced during the Fall Leadership Conference.
2018 Award Recipient – Sen. Kathleen Passidomo
2018 Award Recipient – Sen. Dana Young
2018 Award Recipient – Rep. Tom Leek
2018 Award Recipient – Rep. Holly Raschein
2017 Award Recipient – Sen. Tom Lee
2017 Award Recipient – Sen. Keith Perry
2017 Award Recipient – Rep. Bryan Avila
2017 Award Recipient – Rep. Blaise Ingoglia
2016 Award Recipient – Sen. Travis Hutson
2016 Award Recipient – Rep. Matt Caldwell
2015 Award Recipient – Rep. Dan Eagle