Kolter Homes Wins Six Awards at 2026 Orlando Parade of Homes
Awards • Central Florida New Homes
Award-Winning Home Designs and Communities Recognized at the 2026 Greater Orlando Parade of Homes
Kolter Homes is proud to celebrate six awards at the 2026 Greater Orlando Builders Association Parade of Homes, including a Grand Award and First Place Community Award for Cresswind DeLand.
Recognized for Home Design, Craftsmanship, and Community Planning
Presented annually by the Greater Orlando Builders Association, the Parade of Homes showcases notable new homes in Florida and communities throughout Central Florida while recognizing excellence in design, innovation, craftsmanship, and overall homebuyer appeal.
This year, Kolter Homes was recognized across three Cresswind communities in DeLand, Lady Lake, and Tavares, highlighting award-winning home designs and Resort Lifestyle communities created around connection, wellness, and meaningful experiences.
2026 Parade of Homes Award Highlights
Kolter Homes received six awards across three Central Florida Cresswind communities, recognizing community design, model home excellence, and thoughtful homebuyer experiences.
Cresswind DeLand
Grand Award for Community Design, First Place Community Award, and Merit Award for the Pearl model
Cresswind at Hammock Oaks
First Place Award for the Morgan model
Cresswind DeLand Receives Top Community Honors
Leading the recognition was Cresswind DeLand, which earned both the Grand Award and First Place Community Award. Located in DeLand, Florida, the community is designed around the belief that home is about more than where you live. It is about how you live.
Homebuyers searching for new homes in DeLand, FL are drawn to the community’s focus on wellness, connection, and opportunities to enjoy a vibrant Resort Lifestyle. Residents can stay active, build friendships, explore new interests, and connect with neighbors through programming centered on engagement and shared experiences.
The community’s Pearl floorplan also received a Merit Award, further highlighting the thoughtful home design and attention to detail found throughout Cresswind DeLand. Buyers can also explore available move-in ready homes at Cresswind DeLand.
Award-Winning Home Designs Across Central Florida
At Cresswind at Hammock Oaks in Lady Lake, the Morgan model earned First Place honors for its flexible layout, spacious gathering areas, and everyday functionality. The award-winning design reflects what many buyers are looking for when searching for new homes in Lady Lake, FL: thoughtfully designed spaces that support both entertaining and everyday living.
Located near The Villages, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks pairs flexible home designs with a Resort Lifestyle centered on recreation, wellness, and social connection. Homebuyers can explore floorplans at Cresswind at Hammock Oaks or preview available move-in ready homes in Lady Lake.
Cresswind at Lake Harris received Merit Awards for both the Sarah and Laura models. Located in Tavares near the Harris Chain of Lakes, the community offers award-winning floorplans that continue to resonate with buyers exploring new homes near Lake Harris.
With a lakeside setting and access to Central Florida recreation, Cresswind at Lake Harris offers opportunities for connection, wellness, and everyday enjoyment. Buyers can explore Cresswind at Lake Harris floorplans or view move-in ready homes in Tavares.
Together, the Morgan, Sarah, Laura, and Pearl models demonstrate Kolter Homes’ commitment to creating homes that support the way people live today, whether spending time with family and friends, pursuing hobbies, welcoming guests, or enjoying everyday moments at home.
Creating Communities Built Around Lifestyle
For Kolter Homes, these awards represent more than exceptional home design. They reflect a commitment to creating communities where residents can connect, recharge, learn, and grow.
Resort Lifestyle Communities Designed for Everyday Experiences
From fitness and wellness opportunities to social gatherings, clubs, and resident-driven programming, Cresswind communities by Kolter Homes are designed to foster meaningful relationships and memorable experiences. The result is a lifestyle that extends beyond the home itself and creates a strong sense of belonging.
The recognition received at this year’s Parade of Homes reinforces Kolter Homes’ ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional homes, innovative community design, and experiences that enrich everyday life throughout Florida new home communities.
About the Greater Orlando Parade of Homes
Presented annually by the Greater Orlando Builders Association, the Parade of Homes showcases the region’s finest new homes and communities while recognizing excellence in design, innovation, craftsmanship, and overall homebuyer experience. The 2026 recognition highlights Kolter Homes’ continued focus on quality, design, and lifestyle-driven community planning across new home communities in Florida.
Explore Kolter Homes’ Award-Winning Communities
Discover the award-winning home designs and Resort Lifestyle communities recognized at the 2026 Greater Orlando Parade of Homes. Plan your visit to Cresswind DeLand, Cresswind at Hammock Oaks, or Cresswind at Lake Harris today.
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