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Texas Custom Builder of the Year 3 Times!

Sterling Custom Homes has been honored with over 180 Local, State and National awards throughout the years, and still counting.

In 2008, we were recognized by the Texas Association of Builders as the Texas Custom Builder of the Year, an honor we received from TAB in 2004 and from the Texas Association of Realtors in 1992, as well. In fact, Sterling Custom Homes is the only builder to have been named Custom Builder of the Year three times. This singular accomplishment is the crowning achievement in a strong history of awards for industry-leading design and quality.

In addition to being recognized as the Texas Custom Builder of the Year, Sterling also won 5 other awards at this event: Best Architectural Design for a Home over $1 Million; Best Overall Interior Design for a Home over $1 Million; Best Master Bedroom for a Home over $1 Million; Best Outdoor Project and Best New Home over $1 Million. Every year the Texas Association of Builders recognizes the best in the residential construction industry with the STAR Awards. Entrants from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico were eligible to enter the awards program. This size competition makes Sterling’s win as the Texas Custom Builder of the Year and the other awards received even more impressive!

Spend a few minutes with us and see for yourself why we have been recognized as Texas Custom Builder of the Year an unprecedented three times!

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A Long History of Winning

Over the years Sterling Custom Homes has received numerous accolades and recognition from consumers and peers.

2021 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2021
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Custom Home of the Year
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Custom Home Over $1M
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Interior Design of a Custom Home
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Website
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Master Bath Contract Price under $100,000
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bedroom $1M – $1.5M

2020 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2020
  • National Association of Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living – Platinum Winner – Kitchen
  • National Association of Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living – Platinum Winner – Detached Home 3501-4000 square feet
  • National Association of Builders (NAHB) Best in American Living –  Platinum Winner – Owners’ Suite
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award –  Best Living Room $3M – $5M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award –  Best Living Room $750k – $1M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award –  Best Overall Interior Design $3M – $5M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award –  Best Architectural Design $3M – $5M
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Best Smart Home
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Best Fireplace
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Best Unique Feature
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Best Master Bathroom
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Best Appliance Suite
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Garage
  • HBA of Greater Austin – Parade of Homes – Interior Design
  • National Association of Builders (NAHB) National Sales & Marketing Council – Silver Award – Best Interior Design of a Custom Home

2019 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2019
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best New Custom Home $2M – $3M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Kitchen $2M – $3M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $2M–$3M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1.25M–$1.5M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $2M–$3M
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Social Media Marketing Program
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Landscape Design, Individual Residence, Custom Builder*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design $1M–$1.25M*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design $2M–$3M*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $2M–$3M*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Kitchen $50,001 to $100,000*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Kitchen Over $100,000*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Specialty Room*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $50,000-$100,000*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Outdoor Living Space Over $100,000*
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Interior Design of a Custom or Show Home*

*Finalist

2017 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2017
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Website – Winner
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $500-$750 thousand*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Kitchen $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Kitchen $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bathroom $500-$750 thousand*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bedroom $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bedroom $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best New Custom Home $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Social Media Marketing Program: Sterling Selfie Wall*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Specialty Room*

*Finalist

2015 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2015
  • Best of Houzz.com 2015
  • HBA of Greater Austin – MAX Award – Best Model Home over $1 million
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Website
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Kitchen $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Interior Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best New Custom Home – $1-$2 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$1.5 million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Living Space $1-$1.5 million*

*Finalist

2010 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2010
  • Austin Business Journal – Custom Builder of the Year
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Direct Mail Builder
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Online Ad
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Email Marketing
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Product Design 105 Cog Hill Court*
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Product Design 15916 Webb Lane*
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Special Promotion*
  • HBA of Greater Austin Max Award – Best Product Design 112 Escavera Cove*

*Finalist

2009 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2009
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design Over $1 Million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bedroom Over $1 Million*
  • Texas Association of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design Over $1 Million*
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Interior Merchandising – Parade Home
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Special Promotion: The Sterling ExperienceVideo
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Product Design – $1.25-$1.5 Million*
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Product Design – $1.75-$2.0 Million*
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Outdoor Living Space*
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Special Promotion: Custom Home Building Seminar Series DVD*
  • HBA of Greater Austin MAX Award – Best Outdoor Living Space*

*Finalist

2008 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2008
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – TEXAS CUSTOM BUILDER OF THE YEAR
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – Best Architectural Design For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – Best New Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – Best Outdoor Project
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – Best Master Bedroom For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award – Best Overall Interior Design For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Sales Brochure
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Special Promotion – Video Home Building Seminar Series
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Special Promotion – Video “The Sterling Experience”
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Master Bath For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Kitchen For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Kitchen For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Entry/Foyer For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Outdoor Project
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best Architectural Design For A Home Over $1Million
  • Texas Association Of Builders – STAR Award* – Best New Home Over $1Million
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Rough Hollow Parade Of Homes – PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Rough Hollow Parade Of Homes – Best Innovative Design
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Rough Hollow Parade Of Homes – Best Interior Furnishings

*Finalist

2007 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2007
  • HBA Of Greater Austin MAX Awards – Best Website Custom Builder
  • HBA Of Greater Austin MAX Silver Award – Best Product Design Custom Builder $750K – $1M

2006 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2006
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – People’s Choice Award
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Interior Furnishings
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Overall Craftsmanship
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Floorplan
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Swimming Pool
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Interior Design
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Max Award* – Best Product Design – Custom Builder
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Max Award* – Best Website – Custom Builder
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Seven Oaks Parade Of Homes – People’s Choice Award
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Seven Oaks Parade Of Homes – Best Media / Game Room
  • HBA Of Greater Austin – Seven Oaks Parade Of Homes – Best Outdoor Living Area
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Master Bedroom Over $1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Specialty Promotion
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Master Bedroom $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best New Home $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Outdoor Project $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Overall Interior Design $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Architectural Design Under $500K
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Kitchen Under $500K
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best New Home Under $500K
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Architectural Design $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Entry/Foyers $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Specialty Room $500-$1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Individual Room Over $1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Master Bathroom Over $1M
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Website

*Finalist

2005 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2005
  • Home Builders Association Of Greater Austin – Max Award – Best Showcase Home Or Parade Home
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Outdoor Project
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Overall Interior Design

*Finalist

2004 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2004
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – People’s Choice Award
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Overall Craftmanship
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Interior Design
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – Best Kitchen
  • Home Builders Association Of Greater Austin – Max Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – 2004 Custom Builder Of The Year – Grand Award
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Kitchen
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Kitchen
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best New Home
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Architectural Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Overall Interior Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Sales Brochure
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Outdoor Project

*Finalist

2003 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2003
  • Home Builders Association Of Greater Austin – Max Award* – Best Product Design – Custom
  • Home Builders Association Of Greater Austin – Max Award* – Best Interior Merchandising – Showcase Home
  • Home Builders Association Of Greater Austin – Max Award* – Austin Business Journal – Top 10 Custom Home Builders
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Custom Home

*Finalist

2002 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2002
  • Flintrock Falls Showcase Of Homes – People’s Choice Award
  • The Nationals 2002 – Best Single Family Detached Home

2001 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2001
  • National Sales And Marketing Council – National Awards – Best Website For A Builder – Region 5
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Custom Home
  • Texas Capital Areas Builder Assoc. – Max Award – Best Product Design

2000 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 2000
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Custom Home
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Website – Custom Builder*
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Custom Home

*Finalist

1992-1999 Awards & Honors

AWARDS Year Insets 1992 1999

1999

  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capital Areas Builder Association – Max Award – Best Website – Custom Builder
  • Texas Capital Areas Builder Association – Max Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Parade Award – Best Kitchen – Parade Of Homes 1999

1997

  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design

1996

  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award* – Best Product Design

1995

  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award* – Best Product Design

1994

  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award – Best Interior Design

1993

  • Texas Association Of Builders – Star Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award* – Best Product Design
  • Texas Capitol Area Builders Association – Max Award* – Best Product Design

1992

  • Austin Association Of Realtors – Pinnacle Award – Custom Builder Of The Year (City Of Austin)
  • Texas Association Of Realtors – Pinnacle Award – Custom Builder Of The Year (State Of Texas)
  • Texas Capital Area Builder Association – Max Award – Best Product Design – Custom

*Finalist