ORLANDO, Fla. – April 11, 2011 – Want to recognize an environmentally conscious Florida builder or developer in your area, one whose projects prove that responsible growth and environmental protection can co-exist?
Then encourage these builders to enter Florida Realtors annual Environmental Award competition before the July 7, 2011, deadline. Florida Realtors introduced the ENVY Awards more than 20 years ago, but the issues of growth management and environmental preservation continue to concern all Floridians today. The award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.
Oakland Park, a traditional neighborhood development between the historic towns of Oakland and Winter Garden in Central Florida, won Florida Realtors’ 23rd ENVY Award in 2010. The community includes about 258 acres stretching from the shores of Lake Apopka to Oakland Avenue.
Judges cited Oakland Park for the care it has taken to preserve the area’s natural elements, including the existing tree canopy and sensitive environmental areas. “This project is a well integrated, traditional neighborhood development designed to fit seamlessly with its surrounding context,” said one judge. “The developer’s restoration of the Lake Apopka shoreline, complete restoration of Lake Brim and incorporation of the West Orange Trail into its design are exceptional.”
Some of the other environmentally-concerned developments named as past ENVY Award winners include: Baldwin Park, Verandah, Lakewood Ranch, Wild Heron, Harmony, World Golf Village, Solivita, Amelia Island Plantation and Viera.
The winner in each category will receive a distinctive Lucite trophy, recognition at Florida Realtors 2011 Convention and Trade Show, Aug. 24-28, and statewide news coverage as Florida’s top environmentally conscious builder. A panel of distinguished environmental and planning professionals judges the competition. The entry deadline is Thursday, July 7, 2011.
Eligibility: All Florida commercial developments are eligible. Also, all planned residential developments with a minimum of 30 residential units in Florida qualify. Residential developments must be currently available for marketing and must include a model home.
Deadline: All entries must be received at Florida Realtors headquarters by Thursday, July 7, 2011. Send submissions to ENVY Award, Florida Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822-5017.
For more information, including submission details and judging criteria for entries, go to Florida Realtors Media Center website at: http://www.media.floridarealtors.org
© 2011 Florida Realtors®
Then encourage these builders to enter Florida Realtors annual Environmental Award competition before the July 7, 2011, deadline. Florida Realtors introduced the ENVY Awards more than 20 years ago, but the issues of growth management and environmental preservation continue to concern all Floridians today. The award may be given in two categories: one for residential development and one for commercial development.
Oakland Park, a traditional neighborhood development between the historic towns of Oakland and Winter Garden in Central Florida, won Florida Realtors’ 23rd ENVY Award in 2010. The community includes about 258 acres stretching from the shores of Lake Apopka to Oakland Avenue.
Judges cited Oakland Park for the care it has taken to preserve the area’s natural elements, including the existing tree canopy and sensitive environmental areas. “This project is a well integrated, traditional neighborhood development designed to fit seamlessly with its surrounding context,” said one judge. “The developer’s restoration of the Lake Apopka shoreline, complete restoration of Lake Brim and incorporation of the West Orange Trail into its design are exceptional.”
Some of the other environmentally-concerned developments named as past ENVY Award winners include: Baldwin Park, Verandah, Lakewood Ranch, Wild Heron, Harmony, World Golf Village, Solivita, Amelia Island Plantation and Viera.
The winner in each category will receive a distinctive Lucite trophy, recognition at Florida Realtors 2011 Convention and Trade Show, Aug. 24-28, and statewide news coverage as Florida’s top environmentally conscious builder. A panel of distinguished environmental and planning professionals judges the competition. The entry deadline is Thursday, July 7, 2011.
Eligibility: All Florida commercial developments are eligible. Also, all planned residential developments with a minimum of 30 residential units in Florida qualify. Residential developments must be currently available for marketing and must include a model home.
Deadline: All entries must be received at Florida Realtors headquarters by Thursday, July 7, 2011. Send submissions to ENVY Award, Florida Realtors, 7025 Augusta National Drive, Orlando, FL 32822-5017.
For more information, including submission details and judging criteria for entries, go to Florida Realtors Media Center website at: http://www.media.floridarealtors.org
© 2011 Florida Realtors®
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