NW Natural Street of Dreams Awards Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27 , 2009
Contact: Eric/Nancy (503) 684-1880
PORTLAND, Ore. July 14, 2009—The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland announced the 2009 NW Natural Street of Dreams award recipients on August 26 during an evening ceremony at NW Natural.
The dream condominium homes earn awards in three categories: Professional’s Choice, which are judged by professional judges who come from outside the Portland area; Realtor’s Choice, selected by licensed realtors who attended the show’s Realtor Day; and, People’s Choice awards submitted by show attendees.
“The 2009 Street of Dreams showcased excellence and innovation,” said HBA CEO Dave Nielsen. “We are proud to produce this annual show, celebrating the latest designs and home ideas. This year’s first-ever urban edition of the Street was a huge success, and I congratulate all those who came together to make this amazing event turn from a dream into a reality.”
This weekend is your last opportunity to see these award-winning homes. The show runs through Sunday, August 30, and tickets are available on-site or online at www.streetofdreamspdx.com. Come be impressed and inspired by the show that Portland is raving about.
Realtor’s Choice Awards
Best of Show: Bedford, 937 Condominiums
Best Interior Design: East Village, Block 90
Best Kitchen: The Manhattan, Block 90
Best Home Furnishings: The Manhattan, Block 90
Professional’s Choice Awards
Best of Show: Maison, 937
Best Interior Design: Maison, 937
Best Master Suite: An Uncommon Life, The Encore
Best Kitchen: Maison, 937
Best Architecture: 937 Condominiums
People’s Choice Awards
Best of Show: Bedford, 937
Best Interior Design: The Manhattan, Block 90/Skywatcher, Waterfront Pearl
Best Kitchen: The Manhattan, Block 90
Best Master Suite: Luster of the Pearl, The Encore
About the Home Builders Association
The Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Portland is the leading voice for the residential building industry, representing nearly 1,200 builders, remodelers and industry professionals. The HBA is the original producer of the NW Natural Street of Dreams, which has now been replicated in 500 cities around the country, and has brought the show to the Portland Metro area annually since 1976. For more information about the HBA, visit www.homebuildersportland.org. For more information about the show, visit www.streetofdreamspdx.com.
About NW Natural
NW Natural is a 150-year old company headquartered in Portland, Ore., and serves about 662,000 residential and business customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the largest independent natural gas utility in the Pacific Northwest and one of the fastest-growing local distribution companies in the nation. It has been a proud sponsor of the NW Natural Street of Dream for more than 25 years. For more information, please visit www.nwnatural.com.
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