The Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association recently congratulated member companies for receiving top honors and statewide recognition in Charlotte at the 2023 STARS Awards Gala.

The gala was held Oct. 3 at the Embassy Suites Concord Convention Center as part of the 21st Century Building Expo & Conference.

According to a news release, WCFHBA builder members were honored in a broad range of categories that include the following:

• Sales Professional of the Year – Lori Markham, D.R. Horton
• Online Sales Counselor of the Year – Karen Evans, D.R. Horton
• Marketing Professional of the Year – Ram Gabriel, D.R. Horton
• Superintendent of the Year – José Saldivar, Stevens Fine Homes
• Best Humanitarian Member Project – D.R. Horton, Gold Star Family Home
• Best Brochure, Newsletter or Marketing Piece for a Community – Bill Clark Homes for The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach
• Best Logo for a Community – Bill Clark Homes for The Sanctuary at Sunset Beach
• Best Logo for a Builder or Developer – Logan Developers, Inc.
• Best Website for a Builder or Developer – Bill Clark Homes & Legacy Homes by Bill Clark
• Best Sales / Information Center – Bill Clark Homes & Legacy Homes by Bill Clark
• Best Interior Merchandising for a Home Under 2,500 Square Feet – Stevens Fine Homes, The Downtown
• Best Interior Merchandising for a Home 2,501 to 4,000 Square Feet – Bill Clark Homes, The Ashton Model Home
• Best Single-Family Production Home Between 2,251 and 3,500 Square Feet – Bill Clark Homes, The Weaver at Eli's Ridge

According to a separate news release from D.R. Horton on its prizes, "These individuals and projects have set a new standard of excellence within the industry, and we couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments. Their expertise, passion, and tireless efforts have undoubtedly contributed to our continued success as a the No. 1 homebuilder in the nation since 2002."

The statewide STARS Awards competition, which is put together by the North Carolina Home Builders Association, attracts the top talent from across the state that represent the best in North Carolina’s new home construction, design and sales and marketing efforts, the WCFHBA release stated.