Nor-Son, Inc. received two Contractor of the Year Awards (COTY) from the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.  Nor-Son’s representatives accepted the awards at the 14th Annual Contractor of the Year Awards ceremony at the McNamara Alumni Center in Minneapolis, MN on November 19th.  In recognition of outstanding achievement, awards were received in the following categories.  In Entire House Under $250,000, a first place award was received for the Dutch Colonial Remodel/Addition, Brainerd, MN and in Best of the Decade, an Honorable Mention award for the Historic Log Renovation, Bay Lake, MN.

 

As the Design/Builder for the Dutch Colonial Remodel/Addition, Nor-Son created a comfortable, welcoming area for the entire family to gather, that connects to the other main living areas of the home.  A two story addition, entrance relocation and interior kitchen remodel provided  grand results for the family. The breakfast nook is now large enough to seat the entire family, storage space was maximized in the ceiling height Cherry cabinets, and the master bedroom now has its own private bath. The integrity of the home’s exterior was maintained using the same architectural styling and scale in keeping with the 1920’s era. Smooth cement siding was used to blend with the existing and the exterior brick was reclaimed from a supplier in Iowa.  To minimize waste, the original kitchen flooring was patched using the wood from the master bedroom closet and the French closet doors were re-used.  Wood trim was recycled for use in the new living room entrance.

 

Nor-Son completed the Bay Lake Historic Log Renovation in conjunction with Architect Christine Albertsson of Albertson Hanson Architects in 2003. The historic 1933 log cabin had been ignored for years and the clients’ goal was to restore the antique character of the home, as well as create a modern cabin suitable for entertaining friends and family. The project team successfully translated the goals into a charming cottage style appearance, with fieldstone columns, intimate log stairwells, and a cozy screen porch with shed dormer above that will be enjoyed for years to come.

 

The COTY Awards offer an opportunity for the Minnesota remodeling industry to acknowledge the year’s accomplishments in 25 categories and to recognize individual successes. Hosted by the Minnesota chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and sponsored by Shaw/Stewart Lumber Company, this year’s festivities drew more than 255 guests. 

 

With final scores based on photo submissions and project details, the contestants were judged by a panel of 24 remodeling professionals from the NARI of Milwaukee chapter. Competing with a record number of applicants in various categories, Nor-Son, Inc. was identified as a leader among this distinguished group of remodeling firms.