Awards
WBA is proud to receive numerous awards over the years. From community service to completed homes on a tight budget, WBA’s team approach and hard work has been recognized by many organizations. Below is a list of just some of our outstanding achievements.
2025: Franklin Children’s Museum Press Release
2025: Doug Porter added to the Putnam High School Wall of Honor - Putnam Town Crier
2025: Community Choice Awards in Eastern Connecticut – Custom Builder
2025: Guildmaster
2024: HOBI Award Press Release
2024: Guildmaster
2024: Qualified Remodeler Magazine 2024 Satisfaction Leaders
2023: 35 year membership in the National Association of Home Builders
2023: Guildmaster
2022: Guildmaster
2021: 25 year membership in the National Association of Kitchen and Bath Association
2021: Guildmaster
2020: Award of Appreciation - Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association – Laundry Room Conversion
2020: Guildmaster
2019: The Bulletin Reader’s Choice Award – Windham County – 1st Place – Best Home Contractor
2019: Guildmaster
2018: Best of Houzz
2018: Guildmaster
2017: Guildmaster
2016: Best of Houzz 2016 – Design
2016: Guildmaster
2015: Best of Houzz 2015 – Design
2015: Award of Appreciation – Bungay Fire Brigade – Addition to Fire Station
2015: Guildmaster
2014: Best of Houzz 2014 – Design
2014: Guildmaster
2013: Best of Houzz 2013 – Design
2013: Guildmaster
2012: Guildmaster
2011: Guildmaster
2011: Home Building Industry Award – $100,000 to $250,000
2011: Doug is awarded the Vocational Service Award by the Putnam Rotary Club
2009: Home Building Industry Awards – Best Remodeled Home under $350,000
2008: Remodeling News Innovation in Construction Award- Best Whole House Over $250,000
2005: Remodeling Magazine’s list of top 500 Remodelers.
2004: Remodeling Magazine’s Big 50 Award (Top 50 Remodelers in America)
2003: Doug is named Business Leader of the Year by the Northeast Chamber Of Commerce.
2003: Hartford Home Builders Association – Remodeler of the Year
2003: Builder Magazine – Top 100 Fastest Growing Home Builders (2nd Year)
2002: Builder Magazine – Top 100 Fastest Growing Home Builders
2002: Woodstock Academy – Partners in Education Award Of Appreciation
2001: Qualified Remodeler – Remodeling Master Award – Honorable Mention – Best Addition Under $100,000
2000: Remodeling News Innovation in Construction Awards – Best Room Addition Under $50,000
1999: HOBI Best Remodeling Project Under $150,000 in the State Of Connecticut
1999: Remodeling News Innovation in Construction Awards – Best Room Addition $50,000 to $100,000
1994: Muddy Brook Fire Department Community Service Award – Addition Project