The Lake Norman Home Builders Association (LNHBA) Recently Presented Its Annual Awards in Recognition of 2010 Excellence in Leadership

Charlotte, NC, March 19, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Geoff Bowen, the “Builder Member of the Year,” is a NC Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist. He also is a Lead Paint Certified Renovator. Bowen is an active builder member of LNHBA. He chartered and chaired the association’s Remodelers Council, and is actively involved in Central Carolinas Green Building Council. Bowen received a North Carolina Home Builders Association STARS Award when he recently was named 2010 Distinguished Builder Member of the Year. More information on Bowen can be found at www.efcbuilders.com.

“Associate Member of the Year,” MaryEllen MacDonald, is very active in LNHBA. MacDonald is an Associate Director, the 2011 board liaison to the Associates committee, and was 2010 chair of the Professional Women in Building Council. She assists with the Golf and Membership committees and also has been a major event sponsor for the association. MacDonald has over 30 years of banking experience. “I love assisting clients, friends and neighbors in finding the right financial solution, and volunteering in my community just adds to the blessing,” she said. Information about MacDonald can be found online at www.peoplesbankmortgagenc.com/mlo_mmacdonald.htm.

“Rookie Member of the Year” is reserved for the person who has been a LNHBA member under 18 months and who has shown strong participation in the association. Joan Inglis received the “Rookie Member of the Year” award for her service work on Best of the Lake Design Competition, Parade of Homes, Public Relations & Communications, and the Real Estate & Financing committees. She also is a member of the Central Carolinas Green Building Council. Inglis is a Master Home Staging Professional, an interior designer, and a REALTOR® with CD Realty. Inglis was awarded a 2010 NCHBA STARS Award for Best Special Project, Marketing for her work on a charity tour home. To learn more about Inglis visit www.CarolinaSpaces.com.

The Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s mission is to promote, inspire, and safeguard integrity in the building industry for the enrichment of our community. The association represents over 300 members who live and/or work within the Lake Norman community.

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