Major Awards

2010

American Trails Developer Award presented by American Trails (AT) for establishing a quality, well-designed multi-use trails system within a private development.

Outstanding Park/Facility Design Award presented by Southwest Region of the National Recreation and Park Association for design of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park.

Master-Planned Community of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for overall planning and design of The Woodlands.

Landscape Design of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for natural and created landscape design in the neighborhood of East Shore.

2009

Landmark Award for Best Office Project presented by the Houston Business Journal for development of 24 Waterway Avenue office/retail building in The Woodlands Town Center.

Environmental Planning Award presented by American Planning Association, Texas Chapter Houston Section for outstanding contribution to planning in the Greater Houston area.

Recreation Facility Award presented by Texas Recreation and Park Society for the design of the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center in the Village of Creekside Park.

Park Design Excellence Award presented by Texas Recreation and Park Society for the design of The Fountains at Waterway Square.

Maintenance Award presented by Texas Recreation and Park Society for superior maintenance standards and practices, including creative approaches to problem solving and innovative means of maintaining parks and recreation facilities.

Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary – The Club at Carlton Woods Creekside presented by Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System for maintaining a high degree of environmental commitment on the Tom Fazio Championship golf course.

Corporate Conservation Leadership Award presented by the Nature Conservancy of Texas for development of the 1,700-acre George Mitchell Nature Preserve in the Village of Creekside Park, and sensitivity to the environment in the overall development of The Woodlands community.

Silver Spur Award presented by Texas Public Relations Association for producing the Grand Opening of the Village of Creekside Park. Grand Award for Advertising – Developer Category presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for overall excellence in marketing (also in 2005, 2002, 2001).

Tree Preservation Award presented by The Park People for preserving 6,000 acres, or 25% of the developed land of the community, plus creating 162 miles of hike and bike trails connecting 110 parks.

2007

Community of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for sensitivity to natural and created environments, design appeal and landscaping design (also in 2006 and 2003).

Humanitarian of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for contributions to the community through its "Good Neighbors Community Partnership Program" (also in 2003).

2005

Honor Award presented by the American Institute of Architects for design of The Woodlands Waterway®.

2004

Environmental Impact Award presented by the North Houston Association for preserving and protecting the environment in South Montgomery County.

Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary – The Club at Carlton Woods presented by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary System for maintaining a high degree of environmental commitment on the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.

Citation Award presented by the American Institute of Architects for design of the Waterway Avenue Bridge.

2003

Landmark Award – Best Multiuse Project Sale presented by the Houston Business Journal for the Rouse Company's acquisition of Crescent Real Estate Equities' interest in The Woodlands.

Landmark Award – Best Medical Project presented by the Houston Business Journal for the completion of St. Luke's Community Medical Center-The Woodlands.

Nations in Bloom Gold Award presented by the international Nations in Bloom Competition (The Netherlands) for environmental practices in this international competition, vying against 274 cities throughout the world.

Nations in Bloom Second Place Overall Award presented by the international Nations in Bloom Competition (The Netherlands) for providing a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community that improves the quality of life.

ASLA Texas Chapter Honor Award presented by American Society of Landscape Architects, Texas Chapter for excellence in the design of The Woodlands' main entrance.

2002

Commercial Award presented by Texas Recreation & Parks Society for excellence in the development of parks and recreation in The Woodlands.

Landmark Award – Best Corporate Move presented by the Houston Business Journal for CB&I – recognized as a commercial real estate project that makes a significant impression on the Houston landscape.

1999

Developer of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for excellence in developing a master-planned community.

1997

Environmental Achievement Award presented by Texas Association of Nurserymen for excelling in endeavors to preserve, enhance, maintain and beautify the environment.

1994

Award of Excellence in Special Development presented by the Urban Land Institute for superior design, relevance to contemporary issues, and resourceful use of land while improving the quality of the environment.

1993

FIABCI Prix D'Excellence World Premier Real Estate Award presented by FIABCI for all-around excellence as a world-premier community.

1991

Texas Urban Forestry Award presented by Texas Forest Service & Texas Urban Forestry Council for building a community in the forest.

Beautification Award presented by the South Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce for design appeal of Venture Tech III office complex.

The Legacy Award presented by the Houston Business Journal for planning, design and construction of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

1990

Harris B. Lieberman "Developer of the Year Award" presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for overall development of The Woodlands community.

Texas Urban Forestry Award presented by Texas Forest Service & Texas Urban Forestry Council for building a community in the forest.

1989

Urban Forestry Award presented by Greater Houston Galveston Urban Forestry Council for The Woodlands' annual Arbor Day Celebration.

The Lorax Award presented by Lorax Award for Business for George Mitchell's significant contributions to global sustainable development.

1986

Award of Distinguished Achievement presented by The Houston Chapter of The American Institute of Architects for overall planning of The Woodlands and for integrating an entire community with the natural green enveloping environs.

1984

Award of Distinguished Achievement presented by The Houston Chapter of The American Institute of Architects for development of Shadow Bend Park and Shadow Lake, and outstanding contributions to the environment by the nurture of nature in a residential neighborhood.

1983

Developer Merchandising of the Year presented by Greater Houston Builders Association for natural and created environments, landscape design, and appeal of The Woodlands.

1981

Award of Distinguished Achievement presented by The Houston Chapter of The American Institute of Architects for outstanding contribution to the environment and new town natural landscaping.

Award of Distinguished Achievement presented by The Houston Chapter of The American Institute of Architects for the refreshing display of water in landscaping design throughout The Woodlands.

1978

Environment in Commercial presented by American Industrial Properties for promoting sound environmental planning in the industrial/office park field.

1975

Community Quality of Life Award presented by The Environmental Monthly for creating quality of life in The Woodlands community.

1974

Annual Environment Honor Award presented by The Environmental Monthly for land use throughout The Woodlands.

Better Environmental Award presented by the American Society of Landscape Architects for landscape design.

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