Several Central Ohio businesses were recognized at the 2007 Evening of Excellence event held recently in Austin, Texas. The awards ceremonies, held for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) included the Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards and

Achievement Awards.

There were 27 national CotY winners, and 12 Achievement Awards. Area businesses and their awards are listed as follows.

Residential Interior $100,000 and Under
Region #4 East Central
Michael Matrka, Inc.
Columbus, OH

Residential Interior Over $100,000
Region #4 East Central
Buckeye Basements
Delaware, OH

Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration
Region #4 East Central
Finish Line Building, Inc.
Columbus, OH

The local list of national Achievement Award winners for 2007 is as follows:

2007 John Quaregna Award for Young Remodeling Professionals
Mike Lange, from Oberfield’s, Inc. in Delaware, OH

2007 Peter H Johnson Image Award
NARI of Central Ohio in Westerville, OH

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