Every year, we burst with excitement when we see our builder clients recognized for the prestigious Sam awards at The Nationals. We want to recognize the individuals and the companies who always strive for excellence:
Esperanza Homes
Mario Ramos | Rookie Sales Professional of the Year
đź“ŤMcAllen, TX
A standout year and a well-earned recognition. Mario’s early success reflects both talent and dedication — a strong example of the next generation of sales leadership.
Chesapeake Homes
Samuel Barkan | Rookie Sales Professional of the Year
đź“ŤVirginia Beach, VA
Sam’s Silver Award highlights exceptional performance and momentum in a highly competitive category.
Tilson Homes
Sydney Palmi | Rookie Sales Professional of the Year
đź“ŤSpring, TX
Katlyn Robicheaux | Sales Professional of the Year
đź“ŤSan Marcos, TX
Faith Burns, Mia Duebner, Kari Ferrell, Jana Hill, Luckie Sloane, Taylor Wood, and Carolyn Pfau | Online Sales Team of the Year
đź“ŤHouston, TX
From individual achievement to team excellence, Tilson Homes made a strong showing across multiple sales categories — a testament to both leadership and culture.
Level Homes
Lena Burgin | Online Sales Counselor of the Year
đź“ŤBaton Rouge, LA
Lena's recognition reflects the importance, and impact, of online sales counselors in the buyer journey.
M/I Homes
Karen Schieb & Jennifer Wammack | Online Sales Team of the Year
đź“ŤHouston, TX
Brandon Paton & Nicole Marcangelo | Online Sales Team of the Year
đź“ŤTampa, FL
Two Silver wins in the same category underscore M/I Homes’ strength and consistency in online sales execution.
Coventry Homes
Homestead Falls | Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Priced $600-$700K
đź“ŤRockwall, TX
Beautiful design paired with thoughtful merchandising helped this model stand out among the best in the country.
Melia Homes
Citrus Square | Best Architectural Design for a Multifamily Community
đź“ŤCypress, CA
A Silver Award that celebrates architectural vision and execution in a highly competitive multifamily category.
First America Homes
Building Memories Campaign | Best Special Promotion: Limited-Time Sales Events
đź“ŤHouston, TX
A powerful example of storytelling and emotional connection driving real results through thoughtful promotion.
Each Silver Award winner now advances to the next stage — finalists for Gold — to be announced this February at The Nationals awards night during the NAHB International Builders’ Show. It’s one of the industry’s biggest stages, and an exciting opportunity for these teams and individuals to be recognized at the highest level. We’ll be cheering them on as they take the spotlight in February. Congratulations again on an outstanding accomplishment — and best of luck as you compete for Gold at The Nationals.
