Posted by Laura Everett on October 21st, 2008
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) presented the first-ever NAHB Special Achievement Award for Contributions to the Home Building Industry to the television show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in a ceremony at their board of directors meeting on Sept. 26 in San Diego.
“Through their work, the talent, creativity, dedication and generosity of the home-building community has been showcased in millions of living rooms across the country,” said NAHB Chairman Sandy Dunn, a home builder from Point Pleasant, W.Va.
NAHB created the award to recognize individuals or organizations that are not directly involved in housing that have done much to showcase the home building industry in a positive light.
“‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition‘ has changed the lives of more than a hundred families — and inspired millions more,” Dunn said. “And more importantly, it has shown what a home can mean to a family.”
The show’s Executive Producer Conrad Ricketts, Senior Producer Diane Korman and Production Manager David Bohler accepted the award. “Builders have been part of what has made this nation great,” Ricketts said. “You’ve given individuals the ability to own a home, to have a retirement, and to put their children through school.”
More than one hundred home builders and 65,000 volunteers have donated time and materials to build homes for more than 130 “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” families across the United States.
“You cannot meet these builders and families and not be affected by it,” Ricketts said. “When you watch your community come together it is an amazing thing to be part of.”
Friday, October 24, 2008
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