Housing First Minnesota, the state’s leading voice for the housing industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its coveted 2025 Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, Associate of the Year, and other housing awards, including 11 Reggie Awards and 14 Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs).
The awards were presented during Housing First Minnesota’s biggest event of the year, the Building Industry Gala, at Mystic Lake Center on Friday. Nearly 800 housing industry members attended the event with WCCO Radio’s Jason DeRusha emceeing the program.
Housing First Minnesota’s annual awards recognize firms that exemplify the highest standards in several areas–from quality and value of construction to business ethics–as judged by their peers and customers. This year’s event program also featured categories like Best Showroom, Excellence in Interior Design, and Pillar of the Office.
“We are honored to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients, whose work continues to elevate standards of excellence across our industry,” said James Vagle, CEO of Housing First Minnesota. “Their work not only enhances the lives of Minnesotans but also strengthens the communities we call home.”
Other top awards presented included the Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award for industry service and the Minnesota Green Path Leadership Award, which honors leaders in green homebuilding. Housing First Minnesota also presented its Legislator of the Year awards to honor legislators for supporting the housing industry at the Capitol.
Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year, and Associate of the Year
2025 Housing First Minnesota Builder of the Year
City Homes, LLC
2025 Housing First Minnesota Remodeler of the Year
Highmark Builders, Inc.
2025 Housing First Minnesota Associate of the Year
In-Focus Systems
Housing First Minnesota’s most coveted honors are the annual Builder, Remodeler, and Associate of the Year Awards. The winning companies were selected based upon evaluations of trust, communications, loyalty, and ethics by the firms with which they do business, and in the case of Builder and Remodeler of the Year, by their customers.
2025 Minnesota Green Path Leadership Award
Sustainable 9 Design + Build
MN Green Path Leadership Award recipients inspire us with innovation, passion, and commitment to building energy-efficient, sustainable homes.
Legislators of the Year
Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R-Fergus Falls)
Rep. Spencer Igo (R-Wabana Township)
Housing First Minnesota’s Legislator(s) of the Year awards are given to members of the Minnesota Legislature who have championed housing issues and industry legislative priorities.
Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award
Rich Riemersma, Zawadski Homes, Inc.
The award is presented to a member with over 20 years of experience in our industry who has a strong legacy of engagement and involvement throughout their career.