Awards

National Remodeler of the Year 2006

Cindy Knutson-Lycholat, CGR, CAPS, CR owner of Knutson Bros. II was recently awarded the prestigious Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for her years of dedication to the remodeling industry. According to Therese Crahan, Excecutve Director at NAHB, one award is given out each year by their organization, and the NAHB was proud to award Knutson-Lycholat this prestigious award for 2006.

“The applicant is judged on many things, including business acumen, business longevity, service to the industry, community involvement and customer satisfaction,” said Crahan. “You must be spectacular to get the award.”

“Our entire company is honored to receive this award,” said Knutson-Lycholat. “One of our personal goals is to raise the level of professionalism in the remodeling industry to help dispel the perception that remodelers must be viewed with caution. This award recognizes that we have made progress towards this goal.”

According to Bob Gibson of Verhalen, Inc., a vendor that Knutson Bros. II has worked with for many years, it is no surprise that Knutson-Lycholat was awarded this prestigious, national award.

“Being able to understand the customer really sets Knutson Bros (II) apart from others,” says Gibson. “They are different than other design/build remodelers because of their professional, non-intimidating approach with vendors and customers. They really eliminate the stress and fear of remodeling because they lay out a plan and they stick to it every time.” (January 2007)

Read all about the award in the Qualified Remodeler Magazine

2008 Wisconsin Builders Association® Builder of the Year

Cindy with Congressman Paul Ryan Cindy Knutson-Lycholat, CGR, CAPS, CGP of Knutson Brothers II, LLC in East Troy was named the WBA Builder of the Year on February 7, 2009 at the Wisconsin Builders Association® (WBA) annual convention, held at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, .

The WBA Builder of the Year is one of the highest honors a builder member can attain. A panel of past winners evaluates each candidate’s professionalism and their level of activity within WBA, the National Home Builders Association, and their local association. Since 1967, WBA has awarded only one other female into this select group of 41 members who have shown a long and ongoing commitment to the home building industry in Wisconsin.

Knutson-Lycholat has operated Knutson Brothers II, LLC since 1994, and has over 31 years of experience in the building industry. Knutson-Lycholat is an active member in the Lakeland Builders Association, having served as their president and as a WBA Board Director since 1999. She is also involved on the national level having served as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Remodelers Council Trustee, Certified Aging in Place Board of Governors and the Remodeler 20 Peer Group.

Knutson-Lycholat was awarded the NAHB Remodeler of the Year in 2007, and served as a National Director for over ten years. Knutson-Lycholat has demonstrated her commitment to learning the best and latest in building practices by earning professional designations from NAHB including Certified Graduate Remodeler, and Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

Knutson Brothers II, LLC specializes in remodeling from design to build on time, and on budget. Click here for the complete Press Release.

2006 WBA Whole House Remodel Award

The Wisconsin Remodelors Council presents the annual Wisconsin Builders Association Remodeling "A CUT ABOVE THE REST" Award recognizing excellence in design and construction of residential and non-residential renovation projects.

The 2006 Awards were presented at the 2007 WBA Convention on January 20, 2007, including Knutson Bros. II, LLC of East Troy, WI for their Whole House Remodel Project.

The project was a get-away home for a young couple with two children. They love entertaining. The space above the three-car garage became a dormitory style sleeping area, including a bathroom, a game-media room with a private deck. Four dormers were added to the second floor exterior for a great view of the lake. Significant upgrades include the staircase code updates and appeal. The front porch was converted to a "year round" room, offering a great view of the lake. The kitchen was enlarged, using spaces previously used by the laundry room and a bedroom.

See the Project Gallery for this winning whole house remodel.

Judging
Entries were judged by a jury of professionals in the remodeling and building industries. Winning entries were selected based on:

Unique, creative approach to design

Aesthetics and marketing appeal

Appropriate use of existing building elements

Compatibility with the neighborhood

Functional value and cost effectiveness