COBA Announces 2025 Excellence Award Winners

2025 COBA Excellence Award Winners: Honoring Central Oregon’s Top Builders and Industry Leaders

The Central Oregon Builders Association (COBA) has unveiled its prestigious 2025 Excellence Award winners, celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the construction and building industry. Nominated and voted on by COBA members, these awards recognize outstanding achievements in various categories, showcasing the region’s finest professionals.

Here are the 2025 Excellence Award winners:

Architect of the Year:

  • Ten Over Studio

Home Designer of the Year:

  • Shelter Studio

Material Supplier of the Year:

  • Deschutes Window & Door

High Performance Commercial Builder of the Year:

  • Pence Construction

Sub Contractor of the Year:

  • Central Oregon Garage Door

Mike O’Neil High Performance Builder of the Year:

  • Solaire Homebuilders

Remodeler of the Year:

  • Sun Forest Construction

Commercial Builder of the Year:

  • Skanska

Residential Builder of the Year:

  • The Fort

Lifetime Achievement Award:

  • Hayden Watson, Hayden Homes

Public Official of the Year:

  • Rep. Vikki Breese Iverson

Non-Profit Partner of the Year:

  • Heart of Oregon Corps

Associate of the Year:

  • Washington Trust Bank

Volunteer of the Year:

  • Cameron Curtis, Curtis Homes

Committee Member of the Year:

  • Jenn Kovitz, Hayden Homes
  • Jason Myre, Pahlisch Homes

Realtor of the Year:

  • Harcourts The Garner Group

People’s Choice Award:

  • JR Faulkner Excavation

Gary Bunger Industry Loyalty Award:

  • Dennis Murphy, Hayden Homes

Developer of the Year:

  • Arrowood Development

President’s Award:

  • Hoyt's Hardware & Building Supply

These awards celebrate the dedication, expertise, and innovation of COBA’s members. From homebuilders to material suppliers and industry volunteers, these honorees exemplify the best of Central Oregon’s building community.

The COBA Excellence Awards recognize both well-established industry leaders and emerging talents, highlighting their exceptional work and their impact on the local construction landscape. Whether it’s innovative home designs, high-performance building, or contributions to the community, this year’s winners have set a high standard for the future of construction in Central Oregon.

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