Honors & Awards
McKee Builders has been the recipient of more than 100 awards for excellence in design and construction.
Our family takes great pride in the recognition we have received from local, regional and national building industry organizations.
AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Our company has also been recognized as a market leader by:
- Good Morning America
- U.S. News & World Report
- Philadelphia Business Journal
- Wharton Small Business Development Center
- Entrepreneurs Forum of Greater Philadelphia
- Professional Builder Magazine
- The Philadelphia Inquirer
Our Awards
2024
HBADE REGAL Awards
- Sussex County Community of the Year – Friendship Creek
- Best Design Studio – McKee Builders Design Studio
2023
HBADE REGAL Awards
- Best Attached Community Home – Dawson Model – Friendship Creek
- Best Luxury Community Home – Conrad Model – Friendship Creek
- Best Interior Merchandising – Conrad Model – Friendship Creek
NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Attached Home – Wexford Model – Preserve at Marsh Creek
2022
2022 Northern Virginia Building Industry Association GALA Awards
- Best Interior Merchandising, Attached Home – Conrad Model
MBIA - MAX Awards
- Outstanding Interior Merchandising – The Brooks model at Whispering Woods
HBAPA - Best of PA Living Awards
- Best 55+ Interior Merchandising under 2,500 sq. ft. – The Charter at Preserve at Marsh Creek
NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards
- Best 55+ Interior Design – The Brooks at Whispering Woods
- Best Marketing Campaign – The First Houzz-Inspired Model Home
HBADE REGAL Awards
- Best Logo – Friendship Creek
2020
HBADE REGAL Awards
- Best Billboard – McKee Remy branding board – “Building dream homes & learning new tricks”
- Best Active Adult Community Home – DuPont at Whispering Woods
NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- 55+ Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Evans Model – WW
- 55+ Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Easton Model – WW
2019
HBADE REGAL Awards
- Best Logo – The Grove at Fenwick Island
- Best Social Media Campaign – The Grove “Wish you were here”
- Best Website – “Thegroveatfenwick.com”
NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best Website – Grove website (thegroveatfenwick.com)
- Best Corporate Website – McKeeBuilders.com
2018
NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best online marketing campaign – Remy’s Picks
- Best 55+ Attached Home – BBC Oxford Model
- Best 55+ Detached Home 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Kipling Model CC
MBIA MAX Awards
- Outstanding Clubhouse – BBC
- Outstanding 55 and Better Merchandising – BBC Laurel Model
- Outstanding 55 and Better Home – BBC Oxford Model
2017
REGAL AWARDS
- Kent County community of the year – CC (3rd year in a row!)
- Best 55+ Home – The Kipling – CC (4th year in a row!)
- Corporate Award – winter weather e-mail marketing campaign
- Sales Team of the Year – Terri Hill & Ginger Murani (CC)
- Best Interior Merchandising of a Home – The Kipling Model (CC)
- Options Coordinator of the Year – Susan McGrath (CC)
NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Detached Home up to 1,700 sq. ft. – Kipling Model CC
- Best 55+ Website – 55kentcounty.com CC
MBIA MAX Awards
- Outstanding Merchandising – BBC Oxford Model
2016
National Association of Homebuilders 50+ Housing Awards
- Best Single Family Home under 1,700 sq. ft.
- Best Website
2015
Home Builders Association (DE) Awards
- The Kent County Community of the Year-Champions’ Club
- Best Interior Merchandising- Champions’ Club Doral Model
National Association of Homebuilders 50+ Housing Awards
- Best Print Ad
- Best Brochure
2014
National Association of Homebuilders 50+ Housing Awards
- Best Print Ad
Home Builders Association (PA) Awards
- Best Regional Website
- Best Corporate Brochure
- Best Print Ad
2012
Home Builders Association (DE) Awards
- Best Color Print Ad
2011
Eliant Awards
- National Home Buyers Award
- Overall Home Purchase & Ownership Experience Single Division Builders – Third Place
- Customer Service Experience Medium Builders – Honorable Mention
- Overall First-Year Quality Medium Builders – Honorable Mention
Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Project Manager of the Year -Joe Fischer
- Selections/Options Coordinator of the Year – Dianne Muhe
- Best Use of Technology
- Best Realtor Program
2010
Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Marketing Director of the Year – Jennifer McKee
- Best Use of Technology, New Media Source or Animation
2009
Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Project Manager of the Year -Jeff Hail
Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Best Website – Regional Builder, 3 States
- Al Goldstein Award – Frank McKee
Community Awards
PRESERVE AT MARSH CREEK
2023 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Attached Home – Wexford Model
2022 Home Builders Association - Best in PA Living Awards
Best 55+ Interior Merchandising under 2,500 sq. ft. – Charter Model
FRIENDSHIP CREEK
2024 NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards
- Sussex County Community of the Year – Friendship Creek
2023 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Attached Community Home – Dawson Model
- Best Luxury Community Home – Conrad Model
- Best Interior Merchandising – Conrad Model
2022 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Logo – Friendship Creek
2022 Northern Virginia Building Industry Association GALA Awards
- Best Interior Merchandising, Attached Home – Conrad Model
WHISPERING WOODS
2022 NAHB Best of 55+ Housing Awards
- Best 55+ Interior Design – The Brooks at Whispering Woods
2022 MBIA MAX Awards
- Outstanding Interior Merchandising – The Brooks model at Whispering Woods
2020 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- 55+ Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Evans Model
- 55+ Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Easton Model
2020 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Active Adult Community Home – DuPont at Whispering Woods
THE GROVE AT FENWICK ISLAND
2019 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best Website – Grove website (thegroveatfenwick.com)
2019 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Logo – The Grove at Fenwick Island
- Best Social Media Campaign – The Grove “Wish you were here”
- Best Website – “Thegroveatfenwick.com”
THE COURTYARDS AT BRANDYWINE
2010 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Active Adult Community of the Year
- Best Active Adult Multi-Family Home – Wexford Model
- Best Multi-Family Sales Office
- Best Exterior Merchandising
- Best Logo
SPRING ARBOR
2013 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Active Adult Community of the Year
- Best Active Adult Multi-Family Home – Wexford Model
2012 Home Builders Association (DE)
- Active Adult Community of the Year
- Best Active Adult Multi-Family Home – Wexford Model
2011 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Active Adult Multi Family Community of the Year
- Best Exterior Merchandising – Community Under $250,000
- Best Use of New Media and Technology
2009 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best 55+ Clubhouse
BAY BRIDGE COVE
2018 MBIA MAX Awards
- Outstanding Clubhouse
- Outstanding 55 and Better Merchandising – Laurel Model
- Outstanding 55 and Better Home – Oxford Model
2018 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Attached Home – Oxford Model
CHAMPIONS' CLUB AT JONATHAN'S LANDING
2018 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Detached Home 2,001-2,500 sq. ft. – Kipling Model
2017 NAHB Best of 55+ Awards
- Best 55+ Detached Home up to 1,700 sq. ft. – Kipling Model
- Best 55+ Website – 55kentcounty.com
2017 Home Builders Association (DE)
- Kent County Community of the Year
- Best 55+ Home – Kipling Model
- Sales Team of the Year – Terri Hill & Ginger Murani
- Best Interior Merchandising of a Home – Kipling Model
2016 Home Builders Association (DE)
- Kent County Community of the Year
2015 Home Builders Association (DE)
- Kent County Community of the Year
- Best Interior Merchandising – Doral Model
2013 Home Builders Association (DE)
- Best Amenity Value
2010 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Interior Merchandising – Augusta Model
- Best Single Family Sales Office
2008 Home Builders Association Awards (DE)
- Best Interior Merchandising
FOXFIELD
2011 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Home of the Year – Chandler Model
- Best 55+ Community Clubhouse
- Community of the Year
2009 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Home of the Year – Best Condo, Chandler Model
- Best 55+ Community Clubhouse
2008 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Community of the Year – Best Condo
- Home of the Year – Condo
- Best Interior Merchandising – Condo
2007 Best of 50+ Housing Awards
- Best Overall Community – Midsize
- Best Home Design
- Best Community Logo
2007 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Best Smart Growth Community – Multi-Family
- Best Sales Office – Single Family Community, Over 50 units
- Best Community Clubhouse
- Top Sales Team – Roseanne DeLucca & Diane Simmins
2006 Home Builders Association Awards (PA)
- Best Multi-Family 55+ Community
- Best Exterior Merchandising Single Family
- Best Exterior Merchandising Multi-Family
- Best Interior Merchandising Single-Family
- Best Sales Office – Multi-Family over 50 units
- Best Smart Growth Community of the Year for Multi-Family Communities
- Marketing Director of the Year – Andy Detterline
- Project Manager of the Year – Gene McLaughlin
- Sales Associate of the Year – Roseanne DeLucca and Diana Simmins
Main Line Builders Award 2004
- Best Multi-Family 55+ Community
Conservation Industry Award 2004