Issue link: http://read.dmtmag.com/i/294207
1 0 | A L A B A M A H O M E B U I L D E R | S P R I N G 2 0 1 4 Two local chapters of the Professional Women in Building (PWB) have been recently honored by the National Association of Home Builders for their outstanding work in 2013. e Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders chapter received a first place award in the category of Outstanding Innovative Programs (21+ members division) for their coloring contest held in conjunction with the 2013 GBAHB Parade of Homes. Elementary school students were asked to draw their "dream home" and the winner was featured in the Parade of Homes magazine, recognized at the 2013 Building & Remodeling Expo, and was awarded a $500 scholarship to the Young Rembrandts art program. Katie White McLaughlin of Curtis White Companies served as the 2013 PWB President for GBAHB. e Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association chapter received a first place award in the category of Outstanding Legislative and Political Action Program (4-20 members division) for its Mystery Auction and Big Bunko fundraisers for ABPAC. For its Mystery Auction, PWB members sought out donations of items worth at least $100. Attendees bid on the items, which were all boxed up and wrapped in similar paper. e attendees were provided with a list of the items up for bid, but were not told which items were in each box. is twist on a traditional auction added excitement to this successful night. e Big Bunko tournament was likewise a fun and successful fundraiser, with food and drinks provided for attendees and door prizes given away throughout the evening. Melissa Lolley served as GMHBA's PWB President in 2013. Additionally, several GBAHB members were tapped to hold leadership positions at the national PWB level. Alicia Vincent of Alabama Power was installed as a Regional Trustee, Katie White McLaughlin was named an Area Trustee, and Mary Steadman of Land Title accepted the position of Legislative Chair. Members of the GBAHB celebrate their PWB chapter winning an award from the National Association of Home Builders. L O C A L H B A N E W S M C K AY N A M E D N AT I O N A L C E R T I F I E D G R A D U AT E R E M O D E L E R O F T H E Y E A R Bob McKay, CAPS, CGB, CGR, a member of the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders, was recently named the 2013 Certified Graduate Remodeler (CGR) of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders. McKay was presented with the award during the 2014 International Builders Show in Las Vegas. McKay, the owner and president of McKay Building Company in Birmingham, is a Past President for the GBAHB and has chaired the local and state Remodelers councils. In 1996 he was named the HBAA's Remodeler of the Year. e CGR Board of Governors presents the CGR of the Year award to an industry professional who best showcases the importance of this designation and promotes professionalism within the remodeling industry. McKay has been a CGR since 1993 and also has earned NAHB's Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) and Certified Graduate Builder (CGB) designations. Bob McKay, CAPS, CGB, CGR was named the 2013 Certified Graduate Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders. Julie Hayes (center) and Casey Burns (right) accept the national PWB award from 2013 PWB Area Trustee Alicia Vincent on behalf of the GMHBA. B I R M I N G H A M , M O N T G O M E RY P W B C H A P T E R S W I N N AT I O N A L AWA R D S All HBAA members are invited to participate in Cullman County Home Builders Association's sporting clay competition, scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at Maple Ridge Gun Club in Cullman. e shoot, which is a fundraiser for ABPAC, begins at 2:00 p.m. e cost is $225 for a team of five ($200 for a team of five if registered before the early bird deadline of April 10). For more information or to register, contact the CCHBA office at 256-739-5110. H B A A M E M B E R S I N V I T E D T O C U L L M A N C O U N T Y H B A C L AY S H O O T