WestBay Awards & Accolades

Tampa Bay Times has recognized 100 Companies and Organizations in Tampa Bay as Top Workplaces for 2023. Companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Homes by WestBay ranked #9 in the mid-sized business category.

• Best Floorplan (Villas) - Bridgeport
• Best Floorplan (2,000 - 2,999 sf) - Sandpiper
• ​Best Floorplan (4,000+ sf) - Key West II
• Best Model Merchandising (3,000 - 3,999 sf) - Biscayne II
• Best Model Merchandising (4,000+ sf) - Belmar at Triple Creek
• Salesperson of the Year ($701 - $750k) - Thea Douglas
• Salesperson of the Year ($851k - 1M) - Kendra Waterman
• Design Studio Professional of the Year - Celia Rivera
• Shining Star Award in Marketing Support - Payton Wright
• Marketing Manager/Director of the Year - Joy Moore
• Sales Director/VP of the Year - Brian Bullock

Builder 100 is an annual list of the top 100 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings. 

Homes by WestBay ranked #65 (932 closings)

Florida Trend has recognized 100 Companies and Organizations in Florida as Top Workplaces for 2022. Companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Homes by WestBay ranked #16 in the midsized company category in Florida Trend's Best Companies to Work For In Florida list.

• Best Floorplan (2,000 - 2,999 sf) - Bayshore II
• Best Floorplan (3,000 - 3,999 sf) - Key Largo 
• Best Detached Single Family Home Community of the Year - Hawkstone
• Best Model Merchandising (2,000 - 2,999 sf) - Sandpiper at Bexley
• ​Best Model Merchandising (3,000 - 3,999 sf) - Key Largo II at Hawkstone
• ​Best Model Merchandising (4,000+ sf) - Key West II at Creek Ridge Preserve
• Salesperson of the Year ($601 - $650K) - Keri Albritton
• Salesperson of the Year ($701 - $750K) - Genean Pearson

Tampa Bay Times has recognized 100 Companies and Organizations in Tampa Bay as Top Workplaces for 2021. Companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Homes by WestBay ranked #39 in the small business category.

Builder 100 is an annual list of the top 100 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings. 

Homes by WestBay ranked #70 (847 closings).

We are pleased to announce we have been recognized with the Platinum Builder Award as part of the 2021 Annual Builder Achievement Awards Program through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW). In addition to providing insurance-backed structural warranties, 2-10 HBW acknowledges outstanding performance in the home building industry. Every year they select builders who demonstrate skilled craftsmanship and construct inspired homes, while improving the quality of housing. The Platinum Builder Award recognizes accomplished builders who demonstrate leadership in new construction with innovations in design, marketing strategy and construction technology. We think big while remaining committed to providing the personal touch that connects home buyers to the communities in which we build.

• Best Floorplan (3,000 - 3,999 sf) - Key Largo I at Hawkstone
• Best Floorplan (4,000+ sf) - Key West II at Creek Ridge Preserve
• Best Floorplan (Townhomes/Villas/Multi-Family) - Bridgeport at Crosswind Point
• Best Detached Single Family Home Community of the Year - Hawkstone
• Best Model Merchandising (2,000 - 2,999 sf) - Sandpiper at Bexley
• ​Best Model Merchandising (3,000 - 3,999 sf) - Key Largo II at Hawkstone
• ​Best Model Merchandising (4,000+ sf) - Belmar at Triple Creek
• Shining Star Award in Sales Support - Angie Bear
• Design Studio Professional of the Year - Celia Rivera
• Sales Manager/Director of the Year - Scott Teal
• Salesperson of the Year ($451 - $500K) - Dominique Hernandez
• Salesperson of the Year ($551 - $600K) - Genean Pearson
• Golden Hammer Appreciation Award - Dustin Hatcher

Builder 100 is an annual list of the top 100 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings. 

Homes by WestBay ranked #74 (618 closings).

• Best in Class - Floorplan: "The Key Largo II" at Waterset
• Best in Class - Merchandising: "The Biscayne II" at Hawks Fern
• ​Grand Winner $650k - $699k: "The Belmar" at Triple Creek
  
• Grand Silver $700k - $749k: "The Key Largo II" at Waterset
  

• ​Grand Aurora Award Winner - Best Interior Merchandising ($600k-$800k): "The Virginia Park" at Starkey Ranch
• Silver Aurora Award Winner - Best Single Family Detached Home (3,000 - 3,500 sq ft): "The Bayshore II" at Hawkstone

• Best Floorplan (2000 – 2,999 sf) – Homes by WestBay, Bayshore I
• Best Floorplan (4000+ sf) – Homes by WestBay, Key West II
• Best Model Merchandising (2000 – 2,999 sf) – Homes by WestBay, Sandpiper at Bexley
• Best Model Merchandising (3000 – 3,999 sf) – Homes by WestBay, Bayshore II at Hawkstone
• Shining Star Award in Sales Support – Angie Bear
• Shining Star Award in Marketing Support – Sara O’Neill
• Salesperson of the Year ($451 - $500k) – Brenna June
• Salesperson of the Year ($501 - $550k) – Genean Pearson
• Top Salesperson of the Year – Genean Pearson
• VP of the Year – Brian Bullock
• Golden Hammer Award – Josh Ellerbee
• Golden Hammer Award – David Murdock

Tampa Bay Times has recognized 100 Companies and Organizations in Tampa Bay as Top Workplaces for 2020. Companies have been recognized based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees. Homes by WestBay ranked #26 in the small business category.

We are pleased to announce we have been recognized with the Platinum Builder Award as part of the 2020 Annual Builder Achievement Awards Program through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW). In addition to providing insurance-backed structural warranties, 2-10 HBW acknowledges outstanding performance in the home building industry. Every year they select builders who demonstrate skilled craftsmanship and construct inspired homes, while improving the quality of housing. The Platinum Builder Award recognizes accomplished builders who demonstrate leadership in new construction with innovations in design, marketing strategy and construction technology. We think big while remaining committed to providing the personal touch that connects home buyers to the communities in which we build.

• ​Best In Class - Curb Appeal: "The Madeira III" at Pristine Lake Preserve
• Best In Class - Outdoor Living: "The Bayshore II" at Bexley
• Grand Silver $400k - $449k: "The Cypress" at Bexley
• Grand Silver $600k -$649k: "The Bayshore II" at Bexley
• Grand Silver $600k -$649k: "The Biscayne II" at Hawks Fern
• Grand Silver $650k -$699k: "The Key Largo II" at Waterset
• Grand Silver $700k - $749k: "The Madeira III" at Pristine Lake Preserve

• ​Best Promotional Builder Video: "Mortgage Tips Before Closing on Your WestBay Home"
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Bayshore II" at Connerton
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Key West II" at Longleaf
• Shining Star Award in Sales Support: Angie Bear
• "Rookie" Salesperson of the Year: Kristie Parkhurst
• Salesperson of the Year ($400-$450K): Julie Parker
• Salesperson of the Year ($451-$500K): Genean Pearson
  
• Salesperson of the Year ($551-600K): Keri Albritton
• Top Salesperson on the Year: Matt Kelsey
• Design Studio Professional of the Year: Ana Kypreos

We are pleased to announce we have been recognized with the Platinum Builder Award as part of the 2019 Annual Builder Achievement Awards Program through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW). In addition to providing insurance-backed structural warranties, 2-10 HBW acknowledges outstanding performance in the home building industry. Every year they select builders who demonstrate skilled craftsmanship and construct inspired homes, while improving the quality of housing. The Platinum Builder Award recognizes accomplished builders who demonstrate leadership in new construction with innovations in design, marketing strategy and construction technology. We think big while remaining committed to providing the personal touch that connects home buyers to the communities in which we build.

Builder 100 is an annual list of the top 100 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings. 

Homes by WestBay ranked #81 (554 closings).

• Best Video - Promotional: "Created for You!"
• Best Virtual Tour: "The Madeira III" at Pristine Lake Preserve
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Ballast Point" at Triple Creek
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Madeira III" at Pristine Lake Preserve
• Best Floor Plan: “The Biscayne II"
• Best Detached Single-Family Community: The Woodlands at Longleaf
  
• Sales Director/VP of the Year: Brian Bullock
• Design Studio Professional of the Year: Dee Crescini
• Area Sales Manager of the Year: Scott Teal
• Golden Hammer Awards: Chris Henry and Chris Bernhardt
• Shining Star in Sales Support: Angie Bear
  
• Top Salesperson of the Year: Matt Kelsey
  
• Salesperson of the Year: Brenna June
  
• Salesperson of the Year: Roger Mourant

• ​Grand Silver $350k - $399k: "The Cypress" at Bexley
• Grand Silver $750k - $799k: "The Madeira III" at Legacy Ridge
• Grand Silver $800k - $899k: "The Key West II" at Longleaf
• Grand Silver $900k - $999k: "The Gasparilla" at Fishhawk Ranch
  

Builder 100 is an annual list of the top 100 home builders across the United States, ranked by closings. 

Homes by WestBay ranked #100 (440 closings).

• Merit Winner $476,000-$500,000: "The Verona" at La Collina
• Grand Winner $476,000-$500,000: "The Hyde Park" at Waterset
• Merit Winner $501,000-$575,000: "The Biscayne II" at Lakeshore Ranch
• Merit Winner $576,000-$600,000: "The Beach Park" at Connerton
• Grand Winner $576,000-$600,000: "The Bayshore II" at Bexley
• Merit Winner $626,000-$650,000: "The Key Largo" at Waterleaf
• Grand Winner $751,000-$850,000: "The Key Largo II" at Starkey Ranch
• Grand Winner $850,000-$900,000: "The Gasparilla" at FishHawk Ranch

Homes By West Bay, LLC has earned an ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Market Leader Award in recognition of our continued commitment to providing our homebuyers with ENERGY STAR certified homes. This award recognizes our work in promoting energy efficient construction and helping homebuyers experience the peace of mind, quality, comfort, and value that come with living in an ENERGY STAR certified home. 

Biscayne II at Starkey Ranch - Best Single-family Detached Home 3,000 - 3,499 sq. ft. 

• Best Virtual Tour and Matterport Tour: “Beach Park” at Connerton 
• Best Billboard: Innisbrook
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Beach Park” at Connerton
• Best Floor Plan: “The Sandpiper” 
• Best Floor Plan: “The Biscayne II” 
• Best Floor Plan: "The Gasparilla"
• Best Detached Single-Family Community: La Collina
• Golden Hammer Awards: Dan Smith and Jason Smolski
• Leadership Award: Willy Nunn
• Shining Star in Sales Support: Angie Bear
• Shining Star in Marketing Support: Joy Moore
• Platinum Million Dollar Circle Award: Matt Kelsey
• Salesperson of the Year: Matt Kelsey
• Salesperson of the Year: Sammy Greif
• Salesperson of the Year: Keri Albritton
• Salesperson of the Year: Julie Parker
• Salesperson of the Year: Genean Pearson
• Salesperson of the Year: Roger Mourant
• Area Sales Manager of the Year: Tracy Rodriguez

• Grand Winner $476,000-$500,000: "The Verona" at La Collina
• Grand Winner $526,000-$550,000: "The Biscayne II" at La Collina
• Merit Winner $601,000-$650,000: "The Key Largo" at Waterleaf
• Grand Winner $701,000-$800,000: "The Key Largo II" at La Collina

• Best Virtual Tour and Matterport Tour: “The Gasparilla” at FishHawk Ranch 
• Best Virtual Tour: Innisbrook community
• Best Billboard: La Collina
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Gasparilla” at FishHawk Ranch
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Biscayne II” at Starkey Ranch
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Sandpiper" at Waterset
• Best Model Floor Plan: “The Biscayne II” at Starkey Ranch
• Best Sales Center: Starkey Ranch
• Golden Hammer: Nick Martz
• Salesperson of the Year: Matt Kelsey
• Salesperson of the Year: Brenna June
• Salesperson of the Year: Genean Pearson

• BEST IN CLASS AWARD - Best Curb Appeal: "The Carrera" at Innisbrook
• Merit Winner $276,000-$300,999: "The Sandpiper" at Waterset
• Grand Winner $376,000-$400,999: "The Capri" at Forest Glen
• Grand Winner $701,000-$750,999: "The Key Largo Grand" at Union Park
• Merit Winner Over $1,000,000: "The Venezia" at FishHawk Ranch

• 2015 Aurora, Grand Aurora AND Grand Aurora Award Best of State, Florida, for Best Detached Single-Family Home $200,001-$300,000: "The Capri" at Forest Glen 

• Best YouTube Video "You'll Live our Kitchens"
• Best On-Line Ad
• Best Virtual Tour: “The Biscayne” at Lakeshore Ranch
• Best Mobile Website
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Pinehurst” at Innisbrook
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Biscayne” at Lakeshore Ranch
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Carrera” at Innisbrook
• Best Floor Plan: “The Biscayne”
• Best Sales Center: La Collina
• Golden Hammer: Joe Procopio
• Golden Hammer: Jim Duncan
• Shining Star in Sales Support: Sammy Greif
• Salesperson of the Year: Brenna June
• Salesperson of the Year: Cheryl McCormick Brown
• Design Center Manager of the Year: Dee Crescini
• Marketing Manager of the Year: Janice Snow
• Sales Manager of the Year: Brian Bullock
• Leadership Award: Willy Nunn
• Builder Member of the Year: Janice Snow

• BEST IN CLASS AWARDS - Best Kitchen and Best Architectural Detailing: "The Nantucket" at MiraBay
• Merit Winner $451,000-$474,999: "The Verona" at Terra Bella
• Grand Winner $475,000-$500,999: "The Nantucket" at MiraBay
• Merit Winner $551,000-$600,999: "The Key Largo II" at Connerton
• Grand Winner $551,000-$609,999: "The Biscayne III" at FishHawk Ranch
• Merit Winner $601,000-$650,999: "The Madeira" at Forest Glen
• Grand Winner $601,000-$650,999: "The Sanibel" at FishHawk Ranch
• Grand Winner Over $1,000,000: "The Venezia" at FishHawk Ranch

• Best Website: www.HomesbyWestBay.com
• Best Corporate Video: Homes by WestBay
• Best Interior Merchandising of a Model Home $300,001-$500,000: "The Biscayne" at FishHawk Ranch

• Best Detached Single-Family Home $500,001-$750,000: "The Venezia" at FishHawk Ranch
• Best Detached Single-Family Home $300,001-$500,000: "The Madeira" at Forest Glen 

• Best Website: www.HomesByWestBay.com
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Venezia" at FishHawk Ranch Preserve
• Best Floor Plan:  "The Granada"
• Best Design Center - Over 2,500 sq. ft.
• Best Information/Sales Center - Up to 1,000 sq. ft.
• Golden Hammer: Steve Burkett
• Leadership Award: Willy Nunn

• GRAND DIAMOND AWARD – Highest Overall Judging Score: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• Grand Winner $376,000 - $400,000: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• Merit Winner $451,000- $500,000: “The Calusa” at LakeShore Ranch
• Merit Winner $601,000 - $750,000: “The Gasparilla” at FishHawk Ranch
• Best Kitchen: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• Best Master Suite: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• Best Architectural Detailing: “The Capri” at Forest Glen

• Best Residential Detached Single-Family Home $500,001 - $750,000.00: “The Alicante” at Terra Bella
• Best Residential Detached Single-Family Home $300,001 - $500,000.00: “The Gasparilla” at FishHawk Ranch
• Best Interior Merchandising Detached Single-Family Home $500,001 - $750,000.00: “The Key Largo II” at Connerton
• Best Interior Merchandising Detached Single-Family Home $225,001 - $500,000.00: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• Best Kitchen Detached Single-Family Home $225,001 - $500,000.00: “The Capri” at Forest Glen
• GRAND AWARD – BEST IN CATEGORY Interior Merchandising Detached Single-Family Home $225,001 - $500,000.00: “The Capri” at Forest Glen

• Best Website: www.HomesByWestBay.com
• Best Virtual Tour: "The Madeira" at Forest Glen
• Best Model Merchandising: "The Capri" at Forest Glen
• Golden Hammer: Jim Raczkowski
• Leadership Award: Willy Nunn

• Best Residential Detached Single-Family Home $500,001-$750,000: "The Alicante" at Terra Bella
• Best Residential Detached Single-Family Home $300,001-$500,000: "The Gasparilla" at FishHawk Ranch

• Merit Award Single-Family Detached Home: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve

• Grand Winner $551,000 - $650,000: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve
• Merit Winner $551,000 - $650,000: “The Gasparilla” at FishHawk Ranch
• Merit Winner $451,000- $500,000: “The Calusa” at LakeShore Ranch
• Merit Winner $401,000- $450,000: “The Nantucket” at MiraBay
• Best Kitchen: “The Biscayne” at Starling, FishHawk Ranch

• Best Model Merchandising: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve

• Best Website: www.WESTBAYTAMPA.COM
• Best Virtual Tour: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Key Largo” at Watergrass
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Nantucket” at MiraBay
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve
• Best Floor Plan: “The Biscayne”
• Best Floor Plan: “The Madeira”
• Golden Hammer: Steve Burkett
• Shining Star in Sales Support: Cathy Minardi
• Salesperson of the Year: Chuck Frenz
• Sales Manager of the Year: Sally McFolling
• Leadership Award: Willy Nunn

• Best Residential Detached Single-Family Home $500,001 - $750,000.00: “The Key Largo III” at Live Oak Preserve
• Best Kitchen Design in a home priced from $225,001 - $500,000.00: “The Nantucket” at MiraBay

• Merit Winner $501,000 - $600,000: “The Key Largo” at FishHawk Ranch

• Best Logo
• Best Model Merchandising: “The Biscayne” at Starling, FishHawk Ranch
• Salesperson of the Year: Debra Schoenfeld

• Merit Award Single-Family Detached Home: “The Biscayne” at Starling, FishHawk Ranch