2019
Florida Planning and Zoning Association
Outstanding Development-Design Excellence Project:
North Quarter Transportation VisionParade of Homes Orlando
First Place: Production Single Family Home, Ponte Vedra model, Jones Homes USA2015
Florida Planning and Zoning Association – Gulf Coast Chapter
2015
2013
HBA of Metro Orlando 2013 Parade of Homes
Grand Award: Custom Home Showcase
Silliman Homes LLC, Palazzo LagoFirst Place: Over $1M
Silliman Homes LLC, Palazzo LagoMerit Award: Single Family Over $800K
Centerline Homes, Los CastillosGrand Award: Communities
ABD Development, Providence Golf and Country ClubFirst Place: Communities Over 1,000 Lots
ABD Development, Providence Golf and Country Club2012
Congress for the New Urbanism
First Place: AuthentiCity Urban Design Competition
Woonerf Neighborhood Design2012
2012
American Institute of Building Design
American Residential Design Awards
First Place: Model Homes
Generation “X” Model Home at Eagle Creek2012
FPZA Surfcoast Chapter
Outstanding Innovation & Design
Restoration: Sustainable Community Development2012
2011
Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
Grand Aurora Award
Florida: Best Commercial / General Construction / Development Residential / Mixed-Use Land Development (101-500 acres)
Central Park at Lakewood Ranch, Florida2010
American Society of Landscape Architects
Florida Chapter Award of Honor
Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake NonaFlorida Chapter Award of Excellence
Best Management Practices Landscape Maintenance Guidelines for Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake NonaFlorida Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects
Award of Excellence: Best Management Practices Landscape Maintenance Guidelines for Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona2010
2009
Florida Nursery and Growers Association
Florida Friendly Award of Excellence
Landscape Maintenance Award of Excellence, Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch, FloridaFlorida Homebuyer Orlando
Third Place
Home Design ChallengeHonors
Home Design Challenge2008
American Society of Landscape Architects
Florida Chapter Merit Award
Commercial Landscape, Tradition Square2008
2007
Southeast Builders Conference (SEBC)
Aurora Award: Green Construction
Lake Club at Lakewood RanchFlorida Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects
Merit Award: Commercial Landscape – Tradition SquareSoutheast Builders Conference (SEBC)
Aurora Award: Green Construction – Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch2006
Manatee County
Landscape Beautification Award
Lake Club at Lakewood RanchAmerican Society of Landscape Architects Florida Chapter
Award of Excellence: Tradition Residential Landscape and Site Design GuidelinesAmerican Society of Landscape Architects
Florida Chapter Award of Excellence
Tradition Residential Landscape and Site Design GuidelinesFlorida Chapter Award of Honor
Reunion Resort Water ParkFlorida Chapter Award of Honor
Solivita, Poinciana, FloridaAmerican Resort Development Association
Silver Award
Reunion Resort Water Park2006
2005
Home Builders Association Of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Large Community of Homes, $250,000 and Below
Vista Lakes, Newland CommunitiesBest Landscaping
Vista Lakes, Newland Communities2004
Excel Awards Program
Grand Award Winner
Best Master Planned Community of the YearGrand Award Winner
Best Sales Office/Information Center, Bellalago Amenity CenterHome Builders 2004 Parade of Homes
Grand Award: Best Community in the Metro Orlando Area Bellalago2004
2003
Awards for Solivita, Poinciana, Florida
Florida Home Builders Association
Platinum AwardSoutheast Builders Conference
Best Master Planned CommunityHome Builders Association of Metro Orlando’s Parade of Homes
First Place: Best Planned Community of 4,000+Home Builders Association Of Mid-Florida
Major Achievement Award: Innovative Project Development Award – South Village at Avalon Park2003
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
Major Achievement Award
Innovative Project Development Award –South Village at Avalon Park“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Architectural Design of Homes, $250,000 and Below
Mt. Vernon2003
2002
Hillsborough County-City Planning Commission Award of Excellence
Hillsborough County Planning and Growth Management’s Citrus Park Village Master Plan presented at the Hillsborough County City – County Planning Commission’s Annual Community Design Awards Program.Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission Builder’s Association of South Florida Florida’s Best
Overall Community, Land Planning, ArchitectureHome Builders Association Of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
The Grand Award, Best Sales Center – 600 sq. ft. & More
Best Large Community of Homes Priced $250,000 & Below
Solivita, Poinciana, Florida, Avatar Properties in portfolioBuilder Choice Magazine
Grand Award
Best Active Adult CommunityLandscape Contractors of America
Merit Award
ImprovementNational Association of Home Builders
Silver Award
Best Community Center in an Active Adult CommunityNational Association of Home Builders
Silver Award
Large Active Adult Community
National Council on Senior HousingSilver Award
Large Active Adult Community over 1,500 Acres2001
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Outdoor Signage – Directional/Grand Award – Production
Vista Lakes, Orlando, Florida, TerrabrookSoutheast Building Conference (SEBC)
Grand “AURORA” AwardSolivita, Poinciana, Florida, for the best master-planned community in the southeast over 501 acres.
Solivita, Poinciana, Florida, for the best retirement community in the southeast.Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
“AURORA” Award
Best “special amenity” facility for Solivita’s 105,000-square-foot town center.Florida Association Of Realtors
“ENVY” Award (Residential Community)
Solivita, Avatar Properties’ Retirement Community, for its significant contribution toward building harmony with Florida’s sensitive environment.Florida Association of Realtors
Commercial Environmental Award
Lakewood RanchWhere To Retire Magazine
One of America’s Best Master-Planned Communities
Solivita, Poinciana, Florida, Avatar Properties in portfolio2001
2000
Pasco Building Association, Inc.
Neighborhoods on Parade 2000Pulte Home’s Lexington Oaks, Pasco County, Florida, for best master-planned community.
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
Spring Parade of Homes
Master-Planned Community 1-100 Lots, First Place
Pennsylvania PlaceMaster-Planned Community 300+ Lots, Merit Award
Avalon Park1999
Southeast Builder’s Conference (SEBC)
Grand “AURORA” Award (Residential Development)
SMR Communities’ Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Florida, for the best master-planned community in the southeast over 501 acres.Florida Association Of Realtors
“ENVY” Award (Commercial Environment)
SMR Communities’ Lakewood Ranch Town Center and Corporate Park, Bradenton, Florida, for its significant contribution toward building harmony with Florida’s sensitive environment.Brevard County Beautification Committee
Best Commercial Property Landscaping
Vestcor Construction Services’ Madalyn Landing Apartment Community, Palm Bay, FloridaAmerican Resort Developer’s Association
Gold “ARDY” Award for Landscape Design
Marriott’s Grande Vista Timeshare Resort and Nick Faldo Golf Institute, 900-unit, luxury timeshare project in Orlando, Florida.1999
1998
Hillsborough County Planning Commission
Award of Recognition
Wilson Company’s Woodbridge Apartments (affordable multi-family housing) presented at the Hillsborough
County City – County Planning Commission’s 16th Annual Community Design Awards Program.1995
State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs (DCA)
Commissioned by the DCA, this two-year study of development practices in Florida ranked Hunter’s Creek among the seven-best planned communities in the State. Hunter’s Creek, the only Orange County, Florida community selected, was chosen based on criteria such as its planning, protection of wetlands, availability of shopping areas, its transportation system, and recreational areas for residents.1995
1993
Arthur Anderson & Company, Market Research Division
Hunter’s Creek, one of the nation’s top 30 planned communities, in terms of sales.Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
Spring Parade of Homes
Master-Planned Communities, First Place
Waterford Lakes
Master-Planned Communities, Award of Merit
Hunter’s Creek1992
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Sales Office/Information Center
Hunter’s Creek
Master-Planned Communities, First Place
Waterford LakesHome Builders Association of Mid-Florida
Fall Parade of Homes
Best Community/Master-Planned Communities, First Place/The Grand Award
Hunter’s Creek
Master-Planned Communities, Award of Merit EastwoodFlorida Nurserymen & Growers Association
Community Landscaping
Hunter’s Creek1992
1991
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Outdoor Signage Program/The Grand Award
Hunter’s CreekEast Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Private Sector Commercial/Industrial Projects, Award of Excellence
500 Delaney Avenue BuildingPrivate Sector Commercial/Industrial Projects, Special Achievement Award
The QuadranglePrivate Sector Residential Projects, Special Achievement Award
Hunter’s Creek1990
Florida Association of Realtors
“ENVY” Award
Environment Award of the Year
Hunter’s CreekHome Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Landscaping for a Planned Community
Hunter’s Creek1990
1989
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Outdoor Signage Program/Best Landscaping for a Planned Community/The Grand Award
Hunter’s Creek1988
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
Private Sector Residential Projects
Hunter’s CreekHome Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Landscaping for a Planned Community/Best Sales Office/Information Center
Hunter’s CreekSociety for Marketing Professional Services, Florida Chapter
Newsletter of the Year
Awarded for “By Design”, Canin Associates’ Corporate Newsletter1988
1987
Home Builders Association of Mid-Florida
“MAME” Award – Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence
Best Landscaping for a Planned Community Hunter’s CreekFlorida Nurserymen and Growers Association
Commercial Projects, Awards of Excellence
500 Delaney Avenue Building
The QuadrangleNational Association of Industrial and Office Parks
Outstanding Business Park
The QuadrangleSign of the Times Magazine
Outstanding Entry Monument
The QuadrangleAmerican Institute of Architects, Mid-Florida Chapter
The Award of Merit
Given to Brian Canin, President of Canin Associates, for “Distinguishing the Architectural Profession Through Continued Efforts in the Cause of Good Planning and Design.”
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