Established in 1984, the Lewis Cenker Award is the HBA’s most prestigious award honoring an individual’s lifetime achievements and their contributions to the advancement of the housing industry. To symbolize the status of this award, it was named in memory of one of our industry’s icons – Mr. Lewis Cenker who was President of our Association in 1960 & the[...]
The Builder of the Year award is presented annually to a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) who has demonstrated their commitment to professional excellence. This award recognizes a builder for their contributions to furthering the goals and mission of the HBA through volunteer efforts within the association, the housing industry as well as community and charitable[...]
The Associate of the Year award is presented annually to a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, (HBA) in recognition of their accomplishments in the areas of service to the industry and association, professional excellence and community involvement, furthering the mission and goals of the association. The 2013 Associate of the Year is Betsy Sheppard of Gilbert &[...]
The Council Chairperson of the Year award is presented annually to a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA) in honor of their outstanding leadership at the council level. The award recognizes achievements in the areas of education and membership development within the local council. The 2013 Council Chairperson of the Year is Donna Tyler. Long-time advocate for economic and[...]
David Ellis with the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association is this week’s guest on the award-winning Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show. David shares everything that is going on with the builders association, and his interview is followed by a discussion with Dale DeSena of Taste Atlanta. David Ellis is the Executive Vice President of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association[...]
According to all the recent news reports, the Atlanta housing market is booming. But, after the way the housing industry was affected during the free fall of the last four years, some of those in the industry may be less inclined to celebrate. This is why we invite you to join us at our June meeting to find out when,[...]
David Ellis with the Greater Atlanta HBA is this week's guest on the award-winning Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio show. David talks about the condition of our real estate market, and his interview is followed by a round table discussion on the top walkable neighborhoods in the metro area. David Ellis has been the Executive Vice President of the Greater HBA[...]
2012 Atlanta HBA President Neal Davis and 2011 HBA President Mike Smith are pictured with a thank you plaque for Mike's service to the industry. Here are Mike's remarks from the Association Installation event. Looking back, 2011 went by fast, and proved to be another difficult year for the housing industry. We started off the year with some renewed optimism. We[...]
As we enter 2011, new leadership takes the helm of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. At the Installation and Awards Banquet held on Tuesday, Jan. 18, Carl Riden installed Mike Smith as the association's new President. Carl reflected on Mike's education and introduction to the industry. Here are some of the highlights of Carl's remarks: Mike was a plumbers helper[...]
A job well done by Carol Flammer, president and founder of Flammer Relations, who was recently named Associate of the Year by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. The prestigious Associate of the Year award is chosen based on a variety of factors including involvement with the community, participation in education, and professional excellence. The recognition was given to Flammer[...]