During the NAHB Remodelers Annual Awards Gala earlier this month, Mike Nagel, CGR, CAPS, of Men at Work Chicago, was named the 2011 Remodeler of the Year, and other top NAHB remodelers and councils were honored for their leadership and community involvement.

The awards gala was held during the Remodeling Show in Chicago.

Nagel Named Remodeler of the Year

Nagel was recognized as the Remodeler of the Year for his remodeling achievements and for his efforts and support of professionalism in the remodeling industry.

“Mike Nagel is a strong advocate for professionalism in the remodeling industry and has led successful businesses for 25 years,” said NAHB Remodelers Chair Bob Peterson, CGR, CAPS, CGP, of ABD Design/Build in Fort Collins, Colo. “I’m excited to present this award to a remodeler who has achieved success in business, contributed to community service causes and represents remodeling industry concerns to all levels of government.”

Nagel joined NAHB Remodelers in 1992 and has served in many local and national leadership positions in the association. He is currently the president of the Home Builders Association of Illinois and served as chairman of the NAHB Remodelers in 2007.

Nagel advocates on behalf of remodeler concerns to government agencies and elected representatives and serves as a speaker on remodeling topics at meetings and conferences and for groups across the country.

“What makes this award so special to me and sets it apart from other similar awards in this industry is how heavily it weighs involvement on all levels, in both the industry and the community. It is this part I am proudest of,” said Nagel.

The award was sponsored by Pella Corporation.

Renda, Schwieterman, DeVol, Millar Earn Homes for Life Awards

The Major Space winning entry

Major Space

Marnie Renda, CAPS, of Destination Home in Cincinnati; Brian Schwieterman, AIA, CAPS, of WiFIVE Design and Build in Cincinnati; and Jeff DeVol, CAPS, of DeVol Design Build Remodel in Loveland, Ohio, were recognized in the Major Space category of the Homes for Life Awards for remodeling a master bedroom and bath for a woman with muscular dystrophy.

The winning project — which improved accessibility and the aesthetics of the rooms — expanded the bathroom for easier navigation and included such features as a no-threshold shower, a footrest for the shower seat, easier shower controls and pull-out coffee station.

The remodelling project also included custom cabinets and drawers, better positioned outlets and switches and occupancy light sensors.

Small Space

The Small Space winning entry

Bart Millar, CAPS, of Home Care Design and Construction in Santa Barbara, Calif., earned top honors in the Homes for Life Single Space remodel category for remodeling the bathroom shared by a grandmother, her daughter and two granddaughters.

The upgraded bathroom included a flared skylight, bi-level countertop with two sinks, a low-curb shower, grab bars, non-slip ceramic tile, task lighting and large faucet and cabinet handles. Changes to the layout created more space and improved the room’s aesthetics.

The awards were sponsored by Propane Education & Research.  

CADRE Award Winners

Winners of the CADRE awards recognizing local remodelers council excellence included:

• Member Service and Education
  The Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders Remodelers for developing a successful local remodeling expo event and promoting the products and services of member businesses to consumers
  
  
• Community Service
  The Professional Remodelers Organization of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland, Ore., for its extensive remodel of a home for at-risk boys.
  
  
• Public Relations
  The Home Builders Association of Hartford County Remodelers in Connecticut for earning positive media accolades with a charity project benefiting a local children's camp
  
  
• Recruitment and Retention
  The Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers for developing a successful membership ambassador program for recruiting new members
  
  
• Government Affairs
  The Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers for working with the local historical commission to increase education about remodeler concerns

Recipients of the individual CADRE awards included:

• Associate Member
  Judy Bonica Crane of the Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers for membership recruitment and continuous support of the council
  
  
• Council Chair
  Rob Hellyer of the Greater Houston Builders Association Remodelers for his council leadership and government advocacy efforts
  
  
• Executive Officer/Council Coordinator
  Hallie Gentry from the Professional Remodelers Organization of the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland for her work to grow and support the council

The awards were sponsored by Pella Corporation.

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