Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods Proves Triple Threat at the 33rd Annual OBIE Awards

ATLANTA - Nov. 8, 2013 - PRLog -- On Saturday, November 2, many of Atlanta’s boldest and brightest representatives of the real estate, residential development, home building and home remodeling industries were celebrated during the 33^rd Annual OBIE Awards – a much-anticipated event hosted by the Sales & Marketing Council (SMC) of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (GAHBA). Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods was proud to be listed among them, and even prouder of the three new awards that will enhance a rapidly growing collection at the Atlanta home builder’s new Powers Ferry offices. Before the night had come to a close, Acadia had been awarded the Gold OBIE for Best Interior Merchandising and the Silver OBIE for Best Model Home/Sales Office. In addition, one of Acadia’s stellar Neighborhood Sales Managers – Wynn Frith – was named Rookie Salesperson of the Year.

Debuting as recently as 2010, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods is a relative newcomer to the Atlanta housing market scene. Made up of a powerful blend of industry veterans, talented builders, customer-focused sales agents, and young visionaries, Acadia has rapidly gained favor among real estate professionals, home buyers and its peers. On the other end of the time spectrum, the OBIE Awards first made their debut in 1980. The OBIE Awards, named after the obelisk shape of the actual award given, are the premier awards of Atlanta’s residential building industry. The event now features more than 100 building, remodeling, marketing and personal achievement categories.

“We can look to our growth and sales performance to date and see that we’re doing something right, but it’s always wonderful to receive the praise of one’s peers,” said Gregg Goldenberg, President & CEO of Acadia Homes. “My entire team and I are delighted by each of these recognitions from the Sales & Marketing Council. We are very proud of our Model Homes at Riverbrooke and Liberty Crossing, have debuted a new concept in our Riverbrooke Sales Center that obviously resonates as something unique and positive, and are truly elated for Wynn for being named Rookie of the Year.”

No strangers to recognition for their work, the growing team at Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods has been honored with a Pacesetter Award from the Atlanta Business Chronicle as the Fifth Fastest Growing Privately Held Company in Atlanta, a Customer Service Excellence Award from 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, and a GuildMaster with Distinction Award from GuildQuality during the course of 2013.  They also won a Gold and four Silver OBIEs at the 32^nd Annual OBIE Awards Gala in 2012, as well as a Gold and Silver in 2011.

As for this year’s recognitions, the model home at Liberty Crossing in Braselton was honored with the Gold OBIE for Best Interior Merchandising - Detached Model $299,999 and under. Featuring the work of Lawrenceville-based interior designer, Tracy Cook of Design Etc., the design places an emphasis on extravagant affordability thanks to a “less is more” approach. Whether a first-time buyer or down-sizing couple, the designer was sensitive to the fact that both targets still wish to evoke a sense of luxury in their home. As a result of that understanding, this design has broad appeal with the heavy use of neutral tones, natural elements, statement pieces and pleasing textures – creating a warm, welcoming feeling that is luxurious without forfeiting the comfort of guests or the family who lives there every day.

The sales office at Riverbrooke – an integral part of the community’s model home – won the Silver OBIE for Best Model Home/Sales Office. Thoughtfully crafted by Byron Summey of Summ Design, Riverbrooke sales center serves as a ground-breaking living storybook that invites guests to become part of the neighborhood’s legend as it unfolds. A prototype for all future sales centers in Acadia neighborhoods throughout Atlanta, the Riverbrooke sales center takes a cue from the Craftsman-style architecture around it and fills the space with information about the area, images of the homes and homesites available, and lifestyle photos of the happy people who are likely to live there.

Last but certainly not least, Wynn Frith – Neighborhood Sales Manager for Sherwood Park in Smyrna – was recognized as the Rookie Salesperson of the Year. A former software salesperson with an MBA who recently spent ten years as a stay-at-home mom, Frith blazed back onto the sales scene last year with a stunning sales record of 29 gross homes with 27 net sales and a total revenue of $7.6 million. She was awarded Top Rung Awards from the Atlanta Sales & Marketing Council for most single family homes closed in the third and fourth quarters of 2012.

“Wynn truly deserves this recognition as ‘Rookie of the Year,” insisted Sam Bass, Acadia’s VP of Sales & Marketing. “Ever since she first joined our sales team in February 2012, Wynn has worked very hard to establish both herself and the Acadia brand among real estate professionals and home buyers. She always brings an incredible amount of exuberance and confidence to her work. Her genuine spirit and witty personality make the home buying experience fun for anyone purchasing an Acadia Home at Sherwood Park."

About Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods:  Founded on the principles of integrity, quality and an unyielding devotion to customer satisfaction, Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods is the shared vision of real estate and construction veterans – Gregg Goldenberg, Jon Roby and Thomas Olson. With more than 50 years of combined experience, they set out in 2010 to breathe new life into the Atlanta housing market by becoming a “New Builder for a New Time.” A handful of years later, their company is one of Atlanta’s leading Homebuilders.

Presented in a wide variety of thoughtfully-inspired designs, homes in Acadia’s single family, active adult and townhome communities range from the low $100,000’s to the $500,000’s. Most recently, Acadia was proud to debut its Capitol Collection – featuring  homes at affordable prices in sought after locations priced from the mid $100s to the $200s and the Signature Collection – featuring luxury homes priced from the $500,000’s to the $800,000’s.

Acadia Homes & Neighborhoods has carved out a very special niche in the Atlanta market as it seeks to inspire families with homes of unsurpassed quality and value delivered by a team of dedicated homebuilding industry veterans. In addition to several awards for customer service excellence from GuildQuality and 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Acadia was named #5 among Atlanta’s Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies and placed at #10 of Top 20 Home Builders in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle in 2013. For more information, call 404-313-9950 or visit www.acadiahomes.com.