The Oregon Remodelers Association (ORA), a chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry representing greater Portland, Salem and Eugene, recently presented honors for excellence in home remodeling. The winning home remodelers received their awards at the ORA’s Annual Awards Luncheon, held in Wilsonville on May 9.
A five-judge panel representing diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise chose the home remodelers honored with this year’s ORA awards. Members of the panel spent hours ranking dozens of entries for the categories listed below. After thorough consideration, winners were selected as follows:
Residential Addition over $250,000: Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Residential Bath under $30,000: Craftsman Design and Renovation
Residential Bath $30,000 – $60,000: Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling & Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
Residential Bath over $60,000: Kaufman Homes LLC
Design: In-House Architecture
Residential Exterior Specialty: Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
Historical Renovation/Restoration: Craftsman Design and Renovation
Residential Kitchen $40,000 – $80,000: Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Residential Kitchen $80,000 – $120,000: Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Residential Kitchen over $120,000: Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling
Residential Universal Design: Star Builders LLC
Whole House Remodel under $250,000: Rainbow Valley Design & Construction
Whole House Remodel $250,000 – $500,000: Olsen Homes & Renovation
These home remodelers were recognized for their accomplishments in construction projects. Also recognized at the Annual Awards Luncheon were members who provided exceptional service and leadership to the ORA in 2011:
ORA Member of the Year: Shawnda Horn of Double J Construction Inc.
ORA Supplier of the Year: National Builders Hardware Co.
ORA Rising Star: Cherish Berry of Renewal by Andersen
ORA Rookie of the Year: Shannon McKinney, DT Glass, Inc.
ORA Neil Kelley Award: Greg Olson, CR of Olson & Jones Construction Inc.



