J. Carson Looney, FAIA, Class of 2008
As a principal at Looney Ricks Kiss Architects, Inc., J. Carson Looney has been providing both residential and commercial architectural design expertise for many years.
During its history, Looney and his firm have received well over 200 awards of recognition for design work at the local, state, regional and national levels. These awards include 59 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) presented by NAHB and Professional Builder magazine.
Community planning, urban design/revitalization and traditional neighborhood development planning with mixed-use commercial facilities are all areas of expertise for Looney.
Arthur Rutenberg, Class of 2016*
Arthur Rutenberg built homes in Florida for more than 60 years. He is credited with introducing the split-bedroom floor plan, positioning the kitchen in the heart of the home, focusing on great views of the lanai and pool throughout the home, widening hallways and doors and more.
The Sherwin-Williams Company, Class of 2019
Sherwin-Williams has been a proud supporter of the National Association of Home Builders for many years and continues to seek new ways to support the inspiring work of builders in the community. As a leader in the development of advanced paints and coatings, the company is committed to helping home builders, architects, remodelers and professionals alike from start to finish.
Sherwin-Williams’ work goes above and beyond innovative formulas, also ensuring professionals have the tools they need to guide them through any project, whether by providing color resources such as its annual Colormix Forecast or learning opportunities through extensive online courses. Industry partners can also rely on local service and expert advice at more than 4,300 Sherwin-Williams neighborhood stores.
With a history of more than 150 years of innovation, Sherwin-Williams values the hard work of the homebuilding community and recognizes that quality craftmanship is not just about completing a house but mostly about creating a home.
*Has passed away since receiving the award.
