Builder of The Year Presented by the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association

The Hilton Head Homebuilders held their annual awards banquet aimed at recognizing those who give their best.

Members of the Hilton Head Area Home Builders Association (HHA HBA) joined together Thursday, February 11, at the Palmera Inn & Suites for their annual installation and awards banquet where the 2021 officers and directors were installed and awards were presented to the Builder and Associate Members of the Year along with several other awards presented to active HBA participants.

The Associate of the Year and Builder of the Year honors are presented to individuals representing the organization’s builder and associate membership, for their outstanding dedication and contributions to the HBA, the community and the building industry at large.

The 2020 Builder of the Year was presented to Brandon Edwards with Element Construction.

The 2020 Associate of the Year was presented to Dan Monroe with Lowcountry Home Magazine.

The 2020 Associate of the Year was presented to Dan-the-Man Monroe with Lowcountry Home Magazine, an honor he’s received before in 2000. Of note, during the presentation, were his efforts in recruiting nearly 350 HBA members over the years. The 2020 Builder of the Year was presented to Brandon Edwards with Element Construction, currently the VP of Membership on the HHA HBA’s Board of Directors and a National Delegate with NAHB. Brandon eat, sleeps and breathes all things HBA. “In both Monroe and Edwards we see what the foundation of our association looks like, they just get it and I am grateful for their support.” said Meg James Executive Officer.

The Hammer Award honors members of the HBA who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes throughout the year, quietly going above and beyond what has been asked of them to lend a spirited helping hand whenever they find the chance. It was an honor and privilege to recognize two members who are more than deserving of this recognition. Current Association VP, Sam Liberti with Low Tide Designs and Builder Director, Dale Thompson with Compass Custom Homes were both recipients of the 2020 Hammer Award. Meg James, Executive Officer was quoted saying, “No matter the question or request asked, the answer is always YES! Their input is constructive and actions proactive.”

Every year the HBA President has a chance to recognize an individual who he or she feels has greatly contributed to the success of the association during their year in leadership. This
year, Matt Bader with Full Circle Development was the recipient of out-going President, Dave Gaal of Gaal Custom Homes & Remodeling “Iceberg” Award for his service as a two-term VP of Membership during an international pandemic. “Bader never skipped a beat. He shows up for his fellow industry partners at the HBA and is a great asset to our association.” said Gaal.

Our HBA AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR Sara Broman was recognized for the fierce and passionate dedication she brings to making HBA membership a great experience for all members. Her tenacity and can-do spirit were extremely instrumental in the continued success of the Ambassadors Club in 2020.