EYA Neighborhood News

Held last week in Las Vegas, the International Builders' Show (IBS) is the building industry's largest event, where professionals in the field gather to explore the most innovative new products and attend education sessions led by home building's leading experts. Two award ceremonies, The Nationals Awards and The Best in American Living Awards (BALA), were held during IBS and we were thrilled to receive recognition at both events.

We are pleased to announce that The Laureate has been awarded the 2024 Jack Kemp Award for Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing. Presented by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Terwilliger Center for Housing, this national award recognizes exemplary developments that demonstrate innovation and creativity in expanding affordable and workforce housing opportunities.

We are pleased to share that The Laureate received national recognition by being honored with this year’s Multifamily Executive (MFE) Award of Merit for mixed-income housing. Developed in partnership with EYA, Bozzuto and Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County (HOC), The Laureate is a luxury, mixed-income multifamily building in Rockville, MD offering 268 apartment units and state-of-the-art amenities.

We are excited to announce that EYA has been named a 2024 Top Workplace by The Washington Post! As a company, we are especially thrilled with this honor as selection is based solely on employee feedback and satisfaction. Feedback is gathered through an anonymous third-party survey in categories ranging from workplace culture and connection to employee development and innovation. We are proud that our employees enjoy the work they do, feel valued and appreciated, and have a strong sense of camaraderie and connection with each other.

We are thrilled to share that EYA co-founders Bob Youngentob and Terry Eakin were inducted into NAHB’s esteemed Best in American Living Hall of Fame last week at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. As part of the 40th Anniversary class, Bob and Terry, along with the other inductees, were recognized nationally for demonstrating their talents through advocacy, innovation, creativity and residential design excellence.

We are excited to announce that The Townhomes at Graham Park has received the Award of Merit for Best Infill Site Plan Solution at the national Golden Nugget Awards. Now in its 60th year, the Golden Nugget Awards honor the industry's top architects, planners, builders and developers who improve communities through exceptional design, planning and development. Winners this year were chosen from over 600 entries.