Awards

  • MAX Awards 2024 Home Builders Association Greater Austin Hillwood Wolf Ranch

    Wolf Ranch & Hillwood Communities Win Multiple Awards at HBA's MAX Awards 2024

    Posted on Tuesday May 07, 2024
    Congrats to our management partner, Hillwood Communities, on your multiple WINS at the annual Marketing and Advertising Excellence (MAX) Awards, presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin (HBA) Sales & Marketing Council.

    Wolf Ranch and Hillwood Communities were recognized with the following awards at the Midnight in Paris-themed awards gala,:

    πŸ† Best Master Planned Community (Developer - Wolf Ranch)
    πŸ† Best Master Planned Community Amenity (River Camp Amenity Center - Wolf Ranch)
    πŸ† Best Lifestyle Director (Dana Lamoureux, 3-time champion!)
    πŸ† Best Internet Marketing Campaign
    πŸ† Best Television/Video Promotion

    The prestigious MAX Awards program presented by the HBA is the only local awards program to recognize the best in residential construction, development, sales achievement, and marketing.

    FΓ©licitations, Team Hillwood! πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½
    Learn more about Lifestyle Communities by Hillwood
  • McSam Awards 2024 - Hillwood Communities Winner

    Hillwood Communities Wins 12 McSAM Awards at the 2024 Gala

    Posted on Monday April 22, 2024
    Congratulations, FirstService Residential Texas management partner, Hillwood Communities, winner of 12 McSAM Awards this year, including:

    πŸ† Developer of the Year (3rd consecutive year; 6th win!)
    πŸ† Master-Planned Community of the Year (Union Park)
    πŸ† Best Lifestyle Annual Program (Pecan Square)
    πŸ† Rising Star of the Year (Autumn Smith)
    πŸ† Best Special Event for the Public/Consumers (Harvest's 10th Anniversary)
    πŸ† Best Community Amenity (Fitness Park at Union Park)
    πŸ† Best New Amenity (Mini Town Park at Harvest)
    πŸ† Best On Boards Community (Treeline)
    πŸ† Best Logo (Union Park)
    πŸ† Best Brochure Developer (Union Park)
    πŸ† Best Overall Marketing Program (Harvest)
    πŸ† Best Digital Marketing Program (Union Park)

    The Hillwood team was recognized at the McSAM Awards gala, organized by the Dallas Builders Association and presented by Southern Roofing on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at The Statler Dallas.

    Bravo on another long list of well-deserved wins, Team Hillwood!

    For the complete list of McSAM winners and to learn more about the competition, click here: https://mcsamawards.com/
    See Hillwood's award-winning communities here.
  • Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Wins 'Master-Planned Community' Category of 2024 Residential Real Estate Awards by Austin Business Journal

    Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Wins 2024 Master-Planned Community of the Year

    Posted on Monday March 25, 2024
    As one of Hillwood Communities’ meticulously designed master-planned properties, Wolf Ranch provides its residents a robust lifestyle program in Georgetown Texas, complete with resort-style amenity centers, walking trails, parks, playgrounds, fitness center, and an onsite elementary school. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder Wolf Ranch by Hillwood wins 'Master-Planned Community' Category of 2024 Residential Real Estate Awards by Austin Business Journal. 

    What “wowed” the judges?

    Wolf Ranch taps into nature while offering homebuyers a new product option like no other: 3D printed homes. Architecturally designed for energy efficiency, these unique homes by Lennar feature high ceilings, sleek contemporary finishes, and metal roofs with solar panels.
     
    See more about Wolf Ranch, 2024 Community of the Year
  • Jenny Laible Gold Awards The Nationals 2024 NAHB Competition

    Union Park's Jenny Laible Wins Double Gold at The Nationals

    Posted on Wednesday February 28, 2024

    Round of applause for Jenny Laible, Lifestyle Manager at Union Park by Hillwood Communities, for her well-deserved double GOLD Award wins at The Nationals 2024:

    Lifestyle Manager of the Year
    Lifestyle Program of the Year


    The Nationals is the National Association of Home Builders largest and most prestigious awards competition, celebrating the best in the industry across North America. Bravo, Jenny!

    Learn more about the award-winning lifestyle program at Union Park!
  • Watterscape Urban Residential Makes Top 10 Lease-Ups in Texas in 2023

    Watterscape Urban Residential Makes Top 10 Lease-Ups in Texas of 2023

    Posted on Friday January 19, 2024
    Our partner association, Watterscape Urban Residential (Developer: Dalcor), has ranked among the Top 10 Lease-Ups in Texas for 2023! Check out the feature in MFE to see how this unique mixed-use development in Allen, TX seamlessly brings together luxury and lifestyle.
    See Luxury + Lifestyle at Watterscape Urban Residential
  • Hillwood Communities Wins 15 McSAM Awards at 2023 Ceremony

    Posted on Thursday April 27, 2023
    FirstService Residential Texas management partner, Hillwood Communities,β€―was honored with 15 McSAM Awards during a ceremony hosted by the Dallas Builders Association on April 22nd at The Statler Hotel. As an award-winning master-planned residential and mixed-use developer based in Dallas, Hillwood Communities was selected as the Dallas-Fort Worth Developer of Year for the second consecutive year.

    This topped the long list of additional achievements, including the developer's third consecutive year wins in the categories of Master-Planned Community of the Year, People’s Choice Community of the Year, Best Community Amenity, Lifestyle Director of the Year, and Lifestyle Program of the Year. 

    To see complete list of awards and winners, see McSAM Winners Book. See full press release here.
    See More: Multi-Award Winning Hillwood Communities
  • MAX Awards Lifestyle Director of the Year 2022

    MAX Awards Names Dana Thomas at Wolf Ranch 'Lifestyle Director of the Year'

    Posted on Friday April 21, 2023
    The annual Marketing and Advertising Excellence (MAX) Awards (presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin) named Dana Thomas "Lifestyle Director of the Year" for 2022, making it her second year in a row to receive this prestigious honor. We are so proud of Dana for the outstanding job she does at FirstService Residential Texas-managed Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Communities, enhancing the lifestyle of every resident who calls it home.
    See more about Lifestyle at Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Communities
  • The Nationals 2023 - Hillwood Award Winners

    The Nationals 2023 - Multiple National Awards for Hillwood Communities

    Posted on Thursday March 09, 2023

    Congratulations to Hillwood Communities for winning multiple national awards at The Nationals 2023, including: 

    Lifestyle Director - Dana Lamoureaux (Wolf Ranch) 
    Lifestyle Program - Page Austin (Harvest)
    Gold Award - Candace Culver, Mark Pacheco, Chris Gruber, Razeena Moosa (Pecan Square).

    The Nationals is the National Association of Home Builders' largest and most prestigious awards competition, celebrating the best in the industry across North America.

    Learn more about multi-award winning Hillwood Communities
  • Debbie Berry, Manager of the Year - High-Rise, CAI Awards

    CAI Greater Houston Awards Names Debbie Berry Manager of the Year (High-Rise)

    Posted on Tuesday February 28, 2023
    Debbie Berry (The Royalton at River Oaks) has been named High-Rise Manager of the Year by CAI Greater Houston. Founded in 1973, the Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to building better communities. The mission of the CAI Greater Houston Chapter is to advocate the use of best practices, professionalism and integrity to promote responsible community associations and those who serve them. 
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  • Spirit of Fort Worth Award 2022

    The Villages of Woodland Springs Wins Spirit of Fort Worth Award 2022

    Posted on Monday February 20, 2023

    The Villages of Woodland Springs (VOWS) has won the Spirit of Fort Worth Award for 2022. One notable reason for VOWS' win was the fall festival, organized by resident volunteers. Collaborating with local businesses and schools, they found ways for all residents to participate. 

    Fort Worth Chamber's Spirit of Fort Worth Award is given to associations that foster social revitalization, enhance cultural aspects of the neighborhood or just simply make residents feel welcomed and connected. See full list of winners here.

    Learn more about The Villages of Woodland Springs
  • The Nationals 2023 - Silver Awards

    Hillwood Communities' Nominees for The Nationals 2023

    Posted on Monday December 19, 2022
    Hillwood Communities has multiple nominees for The Nationals awards of 2023, the National Association of Home Builders' most prestigious awards competition. The Nationals celebrates excellence in the industry, recognizing outstanding achievements. Nomination awards and nominees are:

    Lifestyle Director/Silver Award Recipient - Dana Thomas, Wolf Ranch
    Lifestyle Director/Silver Award Recipient - Page Austin, Harvest
    Lifestyle Program - Wolf Ranch
    Lifestyle Program - Harvest
    Best Social Media - Harvest.  
    See Award-Winning Lifestyle at Hillwood Communities
  • Page Austin, Hannah Oliver, Harvest

    Harvest By Hillwood Wins Big

    Posted on Friday April 22, 2022
    Harvest by Hillwood, was honored with huge wins at the 43rd Annual McSAM Awards presented by the Dallas Builders Association in partnership with Hillwood Communities.
     
    Harvest won 'Best Lifestyle Program for a Community' and 'Lifestyle Director of the Year,' recognizing the excellent leadership of Lifestyle Director Page Austin and Assistant Lifestyle Manager Hannah Oliver, as well as the much-touted Master Planned Community of the Year and the People's Choice Award. 
    Learn more about Harvest
  • Dana Thomas, Silver Award Winner, Nationals 2022

    Wolf Ranch Wins Multiple Lifestyle Awards

    Posted on Tuesday February 15, 2022
    Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Communities brought home two Silver awards at The Nationals 2022, a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) annual ceremony! Director Dana Thomas was recognized in the Lifestyle Director of the Year category for the FirstService Residential-managed community.
     
    Wolf Ranch, located in Georgetown, TX, also won a Silver award for Lifestyle Program for a Community. Each year, the NAHB honors Builders, Developers, and  Association Managment professionals who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements in a given year. 
     
    Discover Great Lifestyle at Wolf Ranch!
  • Candance Culver, 2022 Lifestyle Director of the Year

    Pecan Square Lifestyle Director Brings Home the Gold

    Posted on Friday February 11, 2022
    Pecan Square by Hillwood Communities won big at The Nationals, a National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) annual ceremony! The FirstService Residential-managed community won the Gold in Lifestyle Director of the Year category, for the excellent contributions of Director Candace Culver (pictured).   
     
    Pecan Square, located in Northlake, TX, also won Silver awards for Lifestyle Program for a Community, and Best Community Welcome Center. Each year, the NAHB honors Builders, Developers, and  Association Managment professionals who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements in a given year. 
     
    Life at Pecan Square
  • Paloma Lake - Community of the Year 2021 - CAI Austin Awards

    Paloma Lake is Community of the Year 2021

    Posted on Thursday February 24, 2022
    CAI Austin Chapter has named Paloma Lake master community Community of the Year 2021. Community Associations Institute (CAI) is a national organization dedicated to fostering vibrant, competent, harmonious community associations. The annual CAI Community Awards recognizes excellent performance by common interest of communities, their volunteer leaders, professional community managers, and those who serve them.
    Learn more about Paloma Lake
  • Candance Culver, 2021 McSAM Lifestyle Director of the Year

    Pecan Square Wins Big at McSAM Awards 2021

    Posted on Monday July 26, 2021
    Pecan Square by Hillwood Communities won big at the prestigious 2021 McSAM Awards! We're proud to announce a total of six award wins for the FirstService Residential-managed community, including the much-touted Master Planned Community of the Year, Best Lifestyle Program of the Year, and Lifestyle Director of the Year for Candace Culver (pictured).   
     
    Pecan Square, located in Northlake, TX, also won Best Amenity Center, Best Welcome Center and the People's Choice Award. Each year, the Dallas Builders Association (DBA) honors Builders, Developers, and Associates who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements in a given year with the McSAM Awards
     
    Discover Great Lifestyle at Pecan Square!
  • Dana Thomas, FirstService Residential

    MAX Awards Spotlights Wolf Ranch

    Posted on Thursday July 01, 2021
    The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin annual MAX Awards has honored FirstService Residential-managed Wolf Ranch by Hillwood Communities with two huge wins!  Wolf Ranch won 'Best Lifestyle Program for a Community' as well as  'Lifestyle Director of the Year' recognizing the excellent leadership of associate Dana Thomas. FirstService Residential is proud of Dana and her work to make a difference by enhancing the lifestyle of Wolf Ranch's residents!
  • Pomona by Hillwood wins Gold at NAHB Awards

    Pomona wins Best Lifestyle Program in a Community

    Posted on Friday March 05, 2021
    FirstService Residential, the leading property management company in North America, was awarded Gold and Silver Awards by theβ€―National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB)β€―for Best Lifestyle Program. It's the second consecutive yearβ€―Hillwood Communitiesβ€―has been recognized for excellence in Resident Lifestyle.
  • NAHB Silver Award Winners

    NAHB 2021 Silver Award Winners

    Posted on Thursday December 10, 2020
    The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced the Silver Award winners for sales and marketing for The Nationals 2021. FirstService Residential-managed Hillwood Communities qualified for seven Silver Awards, among them include: Lifestyle Program of the Year – Union Park, Lifestyle Program of the Year – Pomona and Lifestyle Director of the Year – Lori Evans at Pomona.
  • Lori Evans, Lifestyle Director of the Year, Houston PRISM Awards, Pomona

    2020 Houston's Best PRISM Lifestyle Director of the Year

    Posted on Monday October 19, 2020
    Lori Evans of Pomona was named 2020 Lifestyle Director of the Year. The Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Houston’s Best PRISM Awards are an annual event designed to recognize excellence within Houston’s homebuilding industry and to support their efforts. 
  • Inspiration (Wylie) awarded 2020 Community of the Year

    2020 McSAM Community of the Year

    Posted on Monday August 31, 2020
    Inspiration (Wylie, TX) has won 2020 Community of the Year from the Dallas McSAM awards
     
  • Dee Davidson, Lifestyle Director of the Year, Union Park

    2020 McSam Lifestyle Director of the Year

    Posted on Monday August 31, 2020
    Dee Davidson of Union Park in Little Elm, TX, named 2020 Lifestyle Director of the Year by the prestigious McSAM Awards
  • Page Austin, Lifestyle Director, Harvest by Hillwood

    NAHB 2020 Gold Awards

    Posted on Saturday January 11, 2020
    2020 Lifestyle Director of the Year & 2020 Best Lifestyle Program for a Community were awarded to Page Austin, FirstService Residential, and her community, Harvest by Hillwood Communities (Argyle,TX) in the 2020 National Association of Home Builders Gold Awards!