Parade of Homes Builders Excellence, Motto Award Winners Announced
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has recognized four building contractors with 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes Builders Excellence Awards. The awards are sponsored by West Bank. It also presented the inaugural Motto Award, sponsored by Hills Bank, to McCreedy-Ruth Construction.
Builders Excellence Award winners are:
$200,000 – $350,000 Category: Watts Group; 2227 Oak Terrace Avenue, North Liberty
$351,000 – $500,000 Category: Advantage; 701 Leslie Lane, Tiffin
$501,000 – $750,000 Category: H&H Home Builders; 1350 Salm Drive, North Liberty
$751,000 + Category: Gary Frakes Construction; 1356 Tamarack Trail, Iowa City
Ten new homes were entered for judging in this year’s new-construction Parade of Homes. Members from other HBAs throughout Iowa judged the homes. Criteria included exterior, interior, livability and functionality. Another seven new-construction entries are Virtual Tour only.
The Motto Award is bestowed to one builder or remodeler that best exemplifies the Iowa City Area HBA adage, “members do business with members” and goes to the contractor using the highest percentage of Iowa City Area HBA members on their parade entry. McCreedy-Ruth Construction boasted 94 percent member subcontractors. The honor aims to encourage members to use goods and services offered by fellow member companies.
The 54th Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes started June 12 and continues today from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 20 between Noon and 5 p.m. It offers a look at 21 total homes. The 24th Iowa City Area HBA Remodelers Parade is Saturday and Sunday only. Tickets good for the entire parade cost $10 and can be purchased at any parade home.
More details may be found on the parade website, www.iowacityhomes.thegazette.com, and the ParadeSmart App, sponsored by CBI Bank & Trust, by choosing Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes. The 360-degree Virtual Tour, on which all homes will appear after the parade, is accessible from the website and app. Other app features include the ability to select homes and create a custom map; driving directions; and a section for notes, photos and ideas. Patrons may also vote for the People’s Choice Award in the categories of kitchen, bathroom, interior design, landscaping and overall. The overall winner will be featured on the 2022 Parade of Homes guidebook cover.
The Parade of Homes, presented by Hills Bank and Urban Acres Real Estate and put on by the Iowa City Area HBA, is a chance to gather ideas and inspiration for an upcoming home project; learn about the latest techniques and trends in homebuilding and renovation; or simply be wowed by fabulous craftsmanship.
Additional 2021 Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes sponsors are MidAmerican Energy, Aero Rental, Alexander Lumber, McCreedy-Ruth Construction, Kitchens By Design, Bachmeier Carpet One Floor & Home, ABC Supply Co., Great Western Bank, Locals Love Us – ICR and Vetter’s Culligan Water. Volunteer coordinator is Rapids Reproductions, Inc. Promotional partners are The Gazette, CBS 2/FOX 28, Easton Design, KCRG, KZIA, iHeart Media, OnMedia and Townsquare Media (KHAK).
$200,000 – $350,000 Category: Watts Group; 2227 Oak Terrace Avenue, North Liberty
Pictured, left to right: Iowa City Area HBA President GT Karr, Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling;
Parade Committee Co-Chair Jason Wells, Vetter’s Culligan Water; Adam Hahn,Watts Group;
and Parade Committee Co-Chair Mitchell Manning, Sobaski Abbey Carpet & Floor.
$351,000 – $500,000 Category: Advantage; 701 Leslie Lane, Tiffin
Pictured, left to right: Iowa City Area HBA President GT Karr,
Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling; Kim Miller, Advantage; and Ryan Murphy, West Bank.
$501,000 – $750,000 Category: H&H Home Builders; 1350 Salm Drive, North Liberty
Pictured, left to right: Iowa City Area HBA President GT Karr, Sueppel’s
Siding & Remodeling; Randy Hahn, H&H Home Builders; and Ryan Murphy, West Bank.
$751,000 + Category: Gary Frakes Construction; 1356 Tamarack Trail, Iowa City
Pictured, left to right: Iowa City Area HBA President GT Karr, Sueppel’s
Siding & Remodeling; Gary Frakes, Gary Frakes Construction; and Ryan Murphy, West Bank.
The Motto Award Winner: McCreedy-Ruth Construction
Pictured, left to right: Brad Languuth, Hills Bank; Kevin McCreedy and Tim Ruth,
McCreedy-RuthConstruction; and Iowa City Area HBA President GT Karr, Sueppel’s Siding & Remodeling.
