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Installation & Awards

Each year, we recognize the individuals and companies that make the Athens Area HBA what it is today. 

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year award is named after one of Athens’s largest builders- the builder who designed and built Beechwood. Mr. Saye was a longtime supporter of the Athens Area HBA. A past president of the Athens Area HBA and also the Home Builders Association of Georgia, it is an honor that we are able to recognize builders who have followed in Mr. Saye’s footsteps making the Athens Area HBA and our community what it is today.

The Henry E. Wages Associate of the Year Award

Henry E. Wages was a long-time member of the Athens Area HAB. He was the owner of an HBAC company that was located near the Athens Ben-Epps Airport. Mr. Wages was a loyal supporter of the Athens Area HBA for many years. Since his death many years ago, we have shown our appreciation for many years by honoring those who have followed in the steps of Henry E. Wages of being an advocate and loyal support of the Athens Area HBA. 

Sub-Contractor of the Year

The Sub Contractor of the Year Award is presented to a COMPANY that provides excellent products and services to our members and community.

Professional of the Year

The Professional of the Year Award was established to recognize an Associate Member in a professional field who is dedicated to serving our Association and the home building industry. 

2023 Award Winners

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year - Stephanie Doerr- Make Mine Home

The Henry E. Wages - Associate of the Year - Stacey Purcell- Team Pest USA

Sub-Contractor of the Year -  Matt Brewster- Marigold Solutions

Professional of the Year - Kim Metcalf- Riverbend Environmental

2022 Award Winners

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year - Stan Gantt- Gantt Construction & Maintenance, Mike Cain- Millstone Homes

The Henry E. Wages - Associate of the Year - Chris Drane- Askew Appliance

Sub-Contractor of the Year -  Sabrina Porterfield- Dalton Carpet One

Professional of the Year - John Royer- O'Kelley & Sorohan

2021 Award Winners

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year - Marcus Wiedower- Bulldawg Builders

The Henry E. Wages - Associate of the Year - JR Allred- Dalton Carpet One

Sub-Contractor of the Year -  Jackson EMC

Professional of the Year - Lauren Harrell- Lauren Harrell Design

2020 Award Winners

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year - Alan Cannon- ABC Installations

The Henry E. Wages - Associate of the Year - JR Whitfield- Harbin Lumber

Sub-Contractor of the Year -  Harbin Lumber

Professional of the Year - Chris Drane- Askew Appliance

 

Mrs. Jean Channell Award- Mrs. Jean Channell

2019 Award Winners

The Dan Saye Builder of the Year - John Newland - JOMA Construction

The Henry E. Wages - Associate of the Year - Cindy Haddon- Walton EMC

Supporter of the Year - Harbin Lumber Company

Supporter of the Year - Jackson EMC

Sub-Contractor of the Year -  Askew Appliance

Professional of the Year - Geoffrey Derber - Raymond James

To view photos from our past Installation of Officers and Awards, visit our Facebook page.