Members of the manufactured and modular housing industries gathered at an awards luncheon on April 23, 2008 to recognize individuals and companies for outstanding achievements. The National Industry Awards, presented during the 2008 National Congress & Expo for Manufactured and Modular Housing, recognized the highest achievers from all sectors of the manufactured and modular housing industries – communities, retailers, suppliers, lenders, manufacturers, developers and state associations.

“We are extremely proud of these individuals and companies for their vision, dedication and energy in enhancing and moving the manufactured and modular housing industries forward. These prestigious awards represent the highest achievement within the manufactured and modular housing industries and are a testament to the hard work and pride each winner has put into their business,” said MHI President Gail Cardwell.

The winners of the “Community of the Year” and “Retailer of the Year” categories submit entries that are judged by an independent panel of professionals made up of representatives from the planning, community development, lending, realtor and homebuilding professions. Awards are given in four regional areas of the country.

The “Community of the Year” entries were judged based on a written statement supplied by the entrant, community aesthetics, marketing materials, site plan of the community, community and industry involvement, and the lease and covenants. The independent panel of judges selected the following communities to receive awards:

LAND-LEASE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS

(Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) – Leisurewoods Rockland, Rockland, MA

(South) – Parrish Manor, Garner, NC

(Midwest) – Hometown WestBrook, Macomb, MI

(West) – Casa del Sol Resort East, Glendale, AZ

Additionally, an award was given for “Best New Manufactured Home Subdivision in the United States.” The award winner for 2008 is:

Village Grove Estates, Tuscumbia, AL

RETAIL SALES CENTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The “Retail Sales Center of the Year” award entries were judged based on an entry statement, management philosophy, retail center aesthetics, marketing materials and community and industry involvement. The independent panel of judges selected the following retailers:

(Northeast/Mid-Atlantic) – Clayton Homes Ridgeway, Ridgeway, VA

(South) – Home-Mart, Tulsa, Okla.

(Midwest) – Greenlawn Homes, Columbus, OH

(West) – Clayton Homes Evans, Evans, CO

DESIGN AWARDS

The following awards, bestowed by MHI and the National Modular Housing Council (NMHC), recognize excellence and encourage innovation in manufactured and modular home design and production. An independent panel of architects and building professionals judged the entries and the following received awards:

Manufactured Home Design

Manufactured Home Single-Section Production – Fleetwood Homes “Mini Pod”

Manufactured Production Home 1,800 sq. ft. or Less – Laurel Creek Homes “Model 0728-203 Signature Elevation”

Manufactured Production Home Over 1,800 sq. ft. – Cavco Industries “Santa Fe 2291A”

Manufactured Home Single-Section Concept – Fleetwood Homes “Cabin Fever”

Concept Manufactured Home 1,800 sq. ft. or Less – Fleetwood Homes “Prairie House”

Concept Manufactured Home Over 1,800 sq. ft. – Fleetwood Enterprises “Valencia”

Modular Design

Modular Home Production 2,200 sq. ft. or Less – Champion Enterprises “The Bunbury”

Modular Home Production Over 2,200 sq. ft. – Modular One “The Davis”

Concept Modular Home 2,200 sq. ft. or Less – Palm Harbor Homes “Palmeco”

Concept Modular Home Over 2,200 sq. ft. – Penn Lyons Home Corp. “Ecohealth Homes”

Production Modular Multifamily – R-Anell Homes “Lexington Station”

NATIONAL AWARDS

Every year industry leaders vote for the individuals and companies that are considered the best in their class. This year’s winners have shown great leadership and commitment to the industry over the last year. These award winners have been chosen by their peers to be honored with the prestigious 2008 manufactured housing industry awards.

Floor Plan Lender of the Year – GE Capital Solutions, Atlanta, GA

Industry Person of the Year – George Allen, CPM®, MHM, Indianapolis, IN

Manufactured Home Community Broker of the Year – Monroe & Giordano, LLC, Tampa, FL

Manufactured Home Community Lender of the Year – Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage, Carlsbad, CA

Manufactured Home Community Operator of the Year – Green Courte Partners, LLC, Lake Forest, IL

Manufactured Home Community Service/Supplier of the Year – Donald C. Westphal Associates, LLC, Rochester Hills, MI

Manufacturer of the Year – Clayton Homes, Maryville, TN

National Lender of the Year – Triad Financial Services, Inc., Jacksonville, FL

Regional Lender of the Year – CIS Financial Services Inc., Hamilton, AL

Retail Person of the Year – James Knott, J & B Homes, Carlsbad, NM

State Association Executive of the Year – William Trottier, Arizona Housing Association, Tempe, AZ

Supplier Person of the Year – Christopher J. Barrett, Bennett Truck Transport, LLC, McDonough, GA

For information about entering the 2009 National Industry Awards competition please contact Cheryl Hardee at 703-558-0668 or via email at
cheryl@mfghome.org

MHI is the national trade organization representing all segments of the manufactured and modular housing industries including manufacturers, retailers, community owners, suppliers, financial institutions, state associations and developers.