Awards Whether it’s excellence in all facets of building and management, or appreciation of our many philanthropic efforts, we’re proud of the recognition we receive each year from respected national and local organizations. Awards The Dragas Companies has built award-winning communities in Hampton Roads for over 50 years. As a local builder, with a national reputation for quality, Dragas is honored to be recognized for the development of more than 50 award-winning condominium communities in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach. But don’t just take our word for it, see for yourself: CORPORATE AWARDS Coastal Virginia Magazine Giving Back Awards honoree - 2019, 2021 Outstanding Corporation, National Philanthropy Day Awards - 2018 Builder of Integrity Award, Quality Builder’s Warranty Corporation – 2015, 2017 America’s Best Builders, Builder Magazine – 2009 Dream Builder Award, Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads – 2009 Lee Evans Award for Building Management Excellence, The Shinn Consulting Group – 1999, 2009 Singular Award in the United States National Association of Homebuilders/Builder Magazine (only one developer in the nation is recognized with this award each year. In selecting The Dragas Companies, the judges committee commended the company for “thoughtfully designed communities, executed with quality and style, that make a lasting contribution to the fabric of the community.”) COMMUNITY AWARDS Ridgely Manor at Lake Smith, Virginia Beach Best Electronic Media Advertisement, Television, Tidewater Builders Association – 2008 Best Model Landscaping, Tidewater Builders Association – 2007 Award of Merit for Consistently Maintaining an Attractive and Litter Free Premises, The Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach Beautification Commission – 2007, 2008 and 2009 Honor Award for Superior Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2009 Honor Award for Exceptional Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2006 North Trail at the Arboretum, Chesapeake Best Community, 100-250 Homesites, Tidewater Builders Association – 2007 Certificate of Appreciation – 2007, 2005 For dedication and enthusiasm in helping to keep Chesapeake beautiful – 2005 and 2007, Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Cromwell Park at Salem, Virginia Beach Honor Award for Superior Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2004 Red Mill Village, Virginia Beach Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2004 Best Community, 100-250 Homesites, Tidewater Builders Association – 2003 Merit Award for Exemplary Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2003 Southampton at Salem Springs, Virginia Beach Merit Award for Exemplary Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 2003 Columbus Station Apartments, Virginia Beach Award of Excellence, Tidewater Builders Association/Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council – 2003, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1986 Water Conservation Leadership Award, City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities Department – 1996 Best of the Beach Honorable Mention, The Virginian-Pilot – 1995 Plantation Woods, Chesapeake Community of the Year, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1997, 1999 Best Product, Detached, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1999 Best Marketing Brochure Between $100–$150,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1997 Best Model Landscaping Between $100–$150,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1997 Best Interior Merchandising Between $100–$150,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1997 Asbury at Plantation Woods, Chesapeake Best Product, Attached, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1999 Shearin Residence, Virginia Beach Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Rural Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 1997 Wellington at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach Best Marketing Brochure Below $100,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1996 Best Model Landscaping Attached Below $100,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1966 Best Model Complex Attached Below $100,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1996 Best Interior Merchandising Attached Below $100,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1996 Lesner Pointe East Condominium, Virginia Beach Best Marketing Brochure Above $150,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1996 Best Marketing Brochure Above $125,000, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1993 Best Model Landscaping Attached, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1993 Design Award of Excellence for Outstanding Residential Development, City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission – 1993 The Virginia Beach Habitat Enhancement Committee Certificate of Appreciation, Recognizing valuable contributions to Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Projects – 1994 The Gables at Bellamy, Virginia Beach Best Interior Merchandising Attached, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1994 Best Model Complex Attached, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1994 Brenneman Farm, Virginia Beach Certificate of Honorable Mention for a Quality Residential Development, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council Lake Smith, Virginia Beach Best Special Promotion, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1992 Lake Smith/The Gables at Bellamy, Chesapeake Advertisement of the Year – Magazine Color, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1991 Advertisement of the Year – Black and White, Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council – 1991 VIRGINIA BEACH APARTMENT COMMUNITY AWARDS Best Model Apartment, Built 2007 and After Presented to The Apartments at Spence Crossing, The Hampton Roads Apartment Council – 2015 Best Landscaping and Curb Appeal in Hampton Roads from VAMA (Virginia Apartment Management Association), Spence Crossing Apartments - 2021 NEWS | DEC 27, 2018 The Dragas Companies Named a 2018 Outstanding Corporation The Dragas Companies was named a 2018 Outstanding Corporation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) for its philanthropy work in 2018. 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