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S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 | A L A B A M A H O M E B U I L D E R | 2 3 M embers of Alabama's remodeling industry are getting some well- deserved recognition for their work thanks to the Alabama Remodeling Excellence Awards (AREA), a statewide competition presented by the HBAA Remodelers. The 2014 AREA winners were announced at the awards banquet this month in Montgomery. Open to all remodelers, architects, kitchen and bath specialists, and other remodeling industry professionals throughout the state, the AREA program was created to recognize and honor outstanding craftsmanship, innovation and attention to detail. To qualify for entry, projects had to have been completed in Alabama between June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2013. A panel of judges reviewed and scored the entries in a variety of categories ranging from whole house remodels to smaller projects focusing on specific areas, such as kitchens, baths, and outdoor spaces. The highest honor of the AREA competition is the Best in Show award, which is chosen from the top five highest scoring projects. This year's Best in Show winner was the Suggs Incredible Sunroom, Deck and More project, submitted by ARC Design-Build, a member of the Huntsville/Madison County Builders Association. This project also won first place in the Additions over $250,000 category. In addition to recognition in this magazine, photos of this year's AREA winners are featured on the AREA website, www.RemodelAlabama.com. The HBAA would like to thank Alabama Power, the Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund, and Alagasco for serving as the 2014 AREA competition sponsors. Congratulations to all of this year's AREA winners.