MAX+
Presented by MBIA’s Sales & Marketing Council, the Maryland Awards of Excellence (MAX+) spotlight the very best in Maryland’s home building industry.
The MAX Awards recognize excellence across sales and marketing, merchandising, design, architecture, and associate marketing—highlighting innovation and impact throughout the industry.
Enjoy the splendor of this year's projects.
Presented by MBIA’s Sales & Marketing Council, the Maryland Awards of Excellence (MAX+) spotlight the very best in Maryland’s home building industry.
The MAX Awards recognize excellence across sales and marketing, merchandising, design, architecture, and associate marketing—highlighting innovation and impact throughout the industry.
Enjoy the splendor of this year's projects.
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MAX+ 2025 (held in 2026)
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PRODUCT
Large Volume Builder 55+ Detached $900,000 - $999,999
Williamsburg Homes Ellicott II at Enclave at Hines Farm North Laurel, MD |
Large Volume Builder Customized Home $3,000,000+
Williamsburg Homes Wellington at Buckskin Woods Ellicott City, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,000,000 - $1,499,999
Keystone Custom Homes Covington Cottage at Keystone Custom Homes Westminster, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $1,500,000 - $1,999,999
Keystone Custom Homes Devonshire Cottage at Winchester Springs Bel Air, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $2,000,000 - $2,999,999
The Wormald Companies Oakhall at Valley Springs Estates Purcellville, VA |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $2,000,000 - $2,999,999
Williamsburg Homes Wellington at Highland Retreat Glenelg, Maryland |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $500,000 - $549,999
Gemcraft Homes Salem at Liberty Grove Conowingo, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $549,999- $599,999
Gemcraft Homes Magnolia at Richmond Hills Perryville, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $700,000 - $799,999
Ward Communities The Chartwell at The Links at Gettysburg Gettysburg, PA |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $899,999
Schaefer Homes Adams at Kinsey's Ridge Prince Fredrick, MD |
Large Volume Builder Single Family Detached $800,000 - $899,999
Williamsburg Homes Mount Vernon IV at Greenleigh at Crossroads Baltimore, MD |
Large Volume Builder Townhome $500,000 - $599,999
Caruso Homes, Inc. The Patuxent at Manning Square Accokeek, MD |
Small Volume Builder - Clubhouse
Mallard Construction Group Clubhouse at The Promenade at Easton Easton, MD |
Small Volume Builder Custom Home $1,000,000 - $1,499,999
Shore-Line Construction Paccione Custom Home Essex, MD |
Small Volume Builder Customized Home $1,500,000 - $1,999,999
Catonsville Homes Chapel Hill II at The Ridge at Falling Green Mount Airy, Maryland |
Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached $900,000 - $999,999
Mid-Atlantic Builders The Terrace at Ferry Crossing Poolesville, MD |
Small Volume Builder Townhome $800,000 - $899,999
Bob Ward Trademark Homes The Chase at Bulle Rock Havre de Grace, MD |
Small Volume Builder Townhome $600,000 - $699,999
Mid-Atlantic Builders Gramercy at Melford Town Center Bowie, Md |
Small Volume Builder Single Family Detached Over $1 Million
Mid-Atlantic Builders Breezeway at Ferry Crossing Poolesville, MD |
MERCHANDISING
Townhome $800,000 - $899,999
Bob Ward Trademark Homes Builders Design Chase Villa at Bulle Rock Havre de Grace, MD |
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Single Family Detached $1,400,000 -$1,499,999
Keystone Custom Homes Covington Cottage at Keystone Custom Homes Westminster, MD |
Single Family Detached Over $1.5 Million
Keystone Custom Homes Devonshire Cottage at Winchester Springs Bel Air, MD |
Transfer - Townhome $600,000-$699,999
Karen Renee Interior Design Ward Communities Jordan II at Bulle Rock Villas Havre De Grace, MD |
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55+ Detached $700,000-$799,999
Karen Renee Interior Design Elysian Homes, LLC Portico with Bonus at The Greens at Northstar Sunbury, OH |
55+ Detached $900,000-$999,999
Karen Renee Interior Design Epcon Communities Promenade with Bonus Suite at The Courtyards at Stewarts Creek Smyrna, TN |
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Single Family Detached $800,000 -$899,999
Interior Concepts, Inc The Breezeway at Ferry Crossing Poolesville, MD |
Transfer - Townhome $800,000-$899,999
Karen Renee Interior Design Ward Communities The Sophia at Bulle Rock Villas Havre De Grace, MD |
Single Family Detached $1,000,000 -$1,399,999
Interior Concepts, Inc The Sorrento at Glenn Dale Estates Bowie, MD |
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REMODELING
Whole House Remodel Over $1 Million
Owings Brothers Contracting Ultimate Merged Living Addition Clarksville, MD |
Kitchen Remodel +
Owings Brothers Contracting Kitchen and Extravagant Pantry Remodel Clarksville, MD |
Historic Restoration
Roland Slate Service Co., Historic 1937 Slate and Copper Roof Restoration Inc. wwwBaltimore, MD |
Whole House Remodel $300,000 - $399,9999
Owings Brothers Contracting Interior Remodel & Family Room AdditionSykesville, MD |
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Kitchen Remodel $100,000- $199,999
Owings Brothers Contracting Ellicott City Kitchen Remodel Ellicott City, MD |
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Whole House Remodel $400,000 - $499,9999
Mitchell & Best Remodeling Cheshire Drive Remodel Bethesda, MD |
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Basement Renovation
Mitchell & Best Remodeling Quarrymen Terrace Basement Remodel Brookeville, MD |
Specialty and/or Details - Interior Details Hess Ornamental Iron
Iron and Bronze Interior Railings Red Lion, PA |
ARCHITECTURE
Greenspring Homes https://greenspringhomes.net
Arlington Farmhouse Model - Waters Edge on Sue Creek Under $750,000 |
Greenspring Homes https://greenspringhomes.net
Brookvale Farmhouse at Waters Edge on Sue Creek Over $750,000-$800,000 |
Mid-Atlantic Builders http://www.midatlanticbuilders.com
The Breezeway Under $800,000 - $899,999 |
Mid-Atlantic Builders
The Terrace $900,000-$999,999 |
Mid-Atlantic Builders
The Veranda over $1 Million |
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Bob Ward Trademark Homes
Chase Villa Model |
EYA
Strathmore View |
MARKETING
Outstanding Logo
Craftmark Homes & PIXLInk Studio |
Outstanding Use of Technology
Craftmark Homes & PIXLInk Studio |
Outstanding Social Media Campaign
Craftmark Homes & PIXLInk Studio |
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SALESPEOPLE
Jim Wenzl
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Top Producer
D. R. Horton Herbert Law |
Salesperson of the year 55+ Detached
Jim Wenzl |
Most Dedicated
Tracy Jennings |
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Salesperson of the year Townhome
Herbert Nathaniel Law III |
Sales and Construction Team - Multi Product
Renn Quarter Sales and Construction Team: Matt Kuhn, Trevis Alban, Leanna Deyo, James McCarron IV, Sarah Hankins, Nathan Rowe |
Sales and Construction Team - Single Family Detached Product
Jozette Adams and Mark Wagner |






