For Immediate Release
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Brian A. Miller
Executive Vice President
Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
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Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
Announces 2012 Annual Award Winners

Newport, KY – The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky presented its annual awards at a ceremony held on December 14th at The Syndicate in Newport, Kentucky. “This year’s award recipients reflect excellent human character, values and professionalism,” said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky. “We are honored to work with these outstanding individuals at both our association and in public affairs. We look forward to their continued contributions to our industry and community at large,” he concluded.
Award Recipients

Builder of the Year, Bob Schroder

PHOTO caption: 2012 HBA President, Bill Butt, Bill’s Remodeling & Electric, Inc. (right), presents the 2012 Builder of the Year Award to Bob Schroder of Arlinghaus Builders (left). Mr. Schroder’s dedication to our industry, his years of service on Sanitation District #1’s Board of Directors, and outstanding dedication and years of service with the Special Olympics are hallmarks of his brilliant character.

Associate of the Year, Laquinta Strickland

PHOTO caption: 2012 HBA Associates Council President, Roberta Tanno (left), ESSROC Cement Corporation, presents the 2012 Associate of the Year Award to Laquinta Strickland, L&N Federal Credit Union (right). Ms. Strickland’s years of dedication to the association and other organizations in the face of adversity is a testament to her deserved recognition.

Community Leadership Award, Damon Thayer, State Senator, District 17

PHOTO Caption: HBA State & Local Government Committee Chairman, Walt Dunlevy, Forge Lumber (left), and 2013 HBA President, Adam Chaney, Terrace Holdings, LLC (right), present the 2012 Community Leadership Award to Senator Damon Thayer (center). Senator Thayer’s outstanding support of small businesses, construction and his dedication to transparency in government are reflected in the standards he places for himself and the actions he takes up in the Kentucky Senate.

The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

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