For Immediate Release

Continuing to set new standards of professionalism, 108 remodeling companies from 35 states were honored at the seventh annual Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. The awards, sponsored by Lowe's Companies and Professional Remodeler magazine, were presented at the Southern Building Show in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Judged by the staff of Southern Living magazine, Sunset magazine, and Homestyles.com, the winners were selected from over 600 entries in over 30 categories covering all aspects of remodeling. The entries were judged on overall design, the creative use of space and materials, and the degree to which the project enhanced the original structure.

Recently, Gerry Dunleavy of Dunleavy Construction in Winchester, Massachusetts took home the top award for Best Room Addition Over $100,000. "The room addition categories are always hotly contested,” says Ken Kanline, Chrysalis Director, "which makes this award especially significant."

The Chrysalis Awards program, begun in 1994, consists of five regional remodeling competitions, and recognizes quality work in all types of projects and price ranges in the South, Southwest, West, Midwest, and Northeast.

Lowe's Companies has been a sponsor of the awards since their inception. "Working with thousands of contractors, we see the tremendous work that is being done by professional remodelers,” says Lowe's Vice President Mike Brown. "By showcasing the 'best of the best', the Chrysalis Awards help increase quality and professionalism throughout the industry.”

See this award-winning project below.