Awards
2024 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- Home Builder
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2024 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST HOMEBUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2023 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- Home Builder
- Construction Company
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2023 Best of Houzz – Design
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service, and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals around the world.
2023 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST HOMEBUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2022 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- Home Builder
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2022 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST HOMEBUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2022 Best of Houzz – Design
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service, and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. The Houzz community is made up of millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts, and home improvement professionals around the world.
2021 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- New Home Builder/Contractor
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2021 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST HOMEBUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2021 Best of Houzz – Design
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community.
2020 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winner & Consumer’s Choice Award for
– Fate’s Landing, Addie Plan – 1644 Ella Lane, Niceville, FL (Category – $700,000 – $900,000)
2020 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winner for
– Vineyards at Hammock Bay, Cabernet Plan – 396 Revana Way, Freeport, FL (Category 6 – $900,000+)
2020 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- New Home Builder/Contractor
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2020 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST BUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2020 Best of Houzz – Design
The Best Of Houzz badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community.
2019 WALTON LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
2019 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST
- New Home Builder/Contractor
- Home Improvement Contractor
- Kitchen/Bath Remodeling Contractor
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log,
Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is
a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that
distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2019 BEST IN DESTIN – BEST BUILDER
An annual Reader Choice Award presented by VIP Destin Magazine.
2019 SELECT BUILDER AWARD
We are pleased to announce we have been recognized with Select Builder Award as part of the 2019 Annual Builder Achievement Awards Program through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW).
The Select Builder Award recognizes skillful builders who value the importance of developing relationships with their home buyers. Every year they select builders who demonstrate skilled craftsmanship and construct inspired homes, while improving the quality of housing.
2019 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winner for
– RidgeWalk at Santa Rosa Beach – 241 RidgeWalk Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL (Category 2)
2018 SELECT BUILDER AWARD & FOUNDATION BUILDER AWARD
We are pleased to announce we have been recognized with both the Select BuilderAward and the lifetime achievement Foundation Builder Award as part of the 2018 Annual Builder Achievement Awards Program through 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (2-10 HBW).
The Select Builder Award recognizes skillful builders who value the importance of developing relationships with their home buyers. Every year they select builders who demonstrate skilled craftsmanship and construct inspired homes, while improving the quality of housing.
The Foundation Builder Award is reserved for builders who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to improving the housing industry. They select builders who display a tenured devotion to doing things the right way and building a business based on integrity, trust and reliability.
2018 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winner for
– Water’s Edge – 4404 Colleen Cove, Niceville (Category 6)
2018 PARADE OF HOMES Merit Ribbon Winner for
– Hammock Bay – 20 Rhapsody Drive, Freeport (Category 2)
2018 PARADE OF HOMES Merit Ribbon Winner for
– Marina Village – 7 Pintail Drive, Freeport (Category 4)
2018 BEST OF HOUZZ – DESIGN
The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz.
2017 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST BUILDER CONTRACTOR AND KITCHEN REMODELING
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log, Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2016 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winner for
– Kelly Plantation – 294 Champion Court, Destin, FL
2015 FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST BUILDER CONTRACTOR AND KITCHEN REMODELER
An annual contest hosted by The Northwest Florida Daily News, Destin Log, Walton Sun and Crestview News Bulletin, the Finest on the Emerald Coast is a spotlight that shines on the businesses, people, and places that distinguish life in Northwest Florida.
2014 BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES NATIONAL BUILDER OF THE YEAR
Presented to Randy Wise Homes during the Welcome Home Celebration for Master Sergeant Joseph Deslauriers for their dedication of time, financial resources and manpower to the custom home.
BEST OF HOUZZ 2014 AWARD – CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received.
2012 PARADE OF HOMES First Place Ribbon Winners
— Swift Creek – 838 Coldwater Creek, Niceville, FL
— Mill Creek Farms – Brooks at 1463 Mill Creek Dr., Baker, FL
FINEST ON THE EMERALD COAST WINNER
— 2012 Finest on the Emerald Coast Winner – Builder/General Contractor
— 2012 Finest on the Emerald Coast Winner – Builder/Home Improvement
GRAND AURORA AWARD
2010 Grand Aurora Award for Best Energy Efficient Home (Home in Niceville’s Swift Creek neighborhood)
APEX AWARD: ACHIEVEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE
2006
New Construction Residential
2004
Remodeling-Interior Renovation
Remodeling-Insurance Renovation
Remodeling-Detached Building
New Construction-Commercial
2003
Remodeling-Residential Addition
Remodeling-Interior Renovation with an Addition
Special Purpose Room-“Gentlemen’s Quarters”
New Home-Kitchen
New Construction-Whole House
2002
Remodeling-Interior Renovation
Remodeling-Exterior Renovation
Remodeling-Commercial Renovation
Remodeling-Kitchen/Laundry Renovation
2001
New Home-Best Bath
New Home-Best Kitchen
2000
Industry Pride Award*
Remodeling-Home Additions
Remodeling-Whole House Renovation
Presented by the Okaloosa-Walton Building Industry Association, the APEX Awards honor “Achievement of Professional Excellence. *For his efforts and contributions as general contractor and volunteer coordinator for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, President and Owner Randy Wise and the company were presented with the Industry Pride Award.
CHRYSALIS AWARD FOR REMODELING EXCELLENCE
2003
Winner, Florida Remodeler of the Year
2001
Winner, Florida Remodeler of the Year
1999
Winner, Florida Remodeler of the Year
1999
Winner, Best Exterior Facelift
1998
Winner, Best Whole House Renovation Under $100,000
1997
Co-Winner, Best Commercial Remodel Over $200,000
The highly acclaimed Chrysalis Award for Remodeling Excellence is awarded to only 51 remodeling companies in the United States. Judges by Southern Living Magazine, the award is considered to be the ultimate testament to professionalism in the remodeling industry.
PARADE OF HOMES WINNER
2011
Category 1 – Baker
- First – Entry #1 – 1457 Mill Creek Drive, Baker
- Merit – Entry #2 – 1461 Mill Creek Drive, Baker
Category 5 – Niceville
- First – Entry #18 – 849 Coldwater Creek Circle, Niceville
- 3rd annual Realtor’s Choice Award for entry #1 in Mill Creek Farms
2010
Merit Award for 4008 Sugar Cane Creek Run, Niceville, FL
2001
Winner of the Parade of Homes $400,00 to $450,000 Custom Home Division
1998
Winner of the Parade of Homes $319,000 to $385,000 Custom Home Division
1997
Winner of the Parade of Homes $300,000 Custom Home Division
SOUTHERN BUILDING SHOW IN ATLANTA
2003
Florida Remodeler of the Year
2001
Florida Remodeler of the Year
1999
Florida Remodeler of the Year
Sponsored by Lowe’s Companies and Professional Remodeler Magazine, this award is based on the company’s relationship with its customers, its contribution to professionalism in the remodeling industry, and its contribution to the community.
QUALIFIED REMODELER
QR 2003 TOP 500
QR 2001 TOP 500*
2001 Second Place Winner, QR Master Design Awards Contest**
* Sponsored by Qualified Remodeler Magazine, the annual list is published to recognized remodeling firms for outstanding success in terms of annual sales volume for the previous year, number of years in business and services provided.
** Sponsored by Cygnus Shelter Group-Our entry won in the Additions above $100,000 category. CSG awarded honors to 44 projects in 13 categories. Among the comments from the judges on our project, “Wonderful use of space and exterior detailing.” And “fantastic layout and flow.”
In addition to these awards, Randy Wise Homes, Inc. has also been featured in several local papers and national trade magazines.
