Awards
Home Builder Awards & Accolades
Since 1989, Classic Homes has been recognized as the best home builder in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region, offering refreshing new home designs in the most desirable neighborhoods throughout El Paso County. But in our 30+ year history as an award-winning local business, we’ve discovered one very important thing. It isn’t just about building a better home. Or even a better community. It’s about building a better world—for our clients, trade partners, team members and families—through hard work, honest business practices, and a commitment to Sustained Excellence.
Below is a sampling of our home building and land development awards and accolades.
2024 Awards
2024 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Homebuilder (17th consecutive year)
2024 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Home Developer (8th consecutive year)
2024 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Production Builder (5th consecutive year)
2024 Gazette Bronze Best of the Springs Custom Builder
2024 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 New Home Community – Flying Horse (9th consecutive year)
2024 Parade of Homes : Under $550 –The Hillside – Cadence Collection – Best Architecture
2023 Awards
2023 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Homebuilder (16th consecutive year)
2023 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Home Developer (7th consecutive year)
2023 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Production Builder (4th consecutive year)
2023 Gazette Bronze Best of the Springs Custom Builder
2023 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 New Home Community – Flying Horse (8th consecutive year)
2023 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (14th year)
2023 Parade of Homes: $1M – $1.3M
- The Grandview – Best Kitchen
- The Grandview – Best Master Suite
- The Grandview – Best Floor Plan
- The Grandview – Best Architectural Exterior
- The Grandview – Best Overall Home
2023 Parade of Homes: $425K – $470K
- The Midtown 220 – Best Kitchen
- The Midtown 220 – Best Interior Design
- The Midtown 220 – Best Floor Plan
- The Midtown 220 – Best Architectural Exterior
- The Midtown 220 – Best Overall Home
2022 Awards
2022 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Homebuilder (15th consecutive year)
2022 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Home Developer (6th consecutive year)
2022 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Production Builder (3rd consecutive year)
2022 Gazette Bronze Best of the Springs Custom Builder
2022 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 New Home Community – Flying Horse (7th consecutive year)
2022 Parade of Homes: The Moonflower People’s Choice Best Overall Home
2022 Parade of Homes: The Ashton Best Master Suite
2022 Best of Colorado Springs INDY – GOLD Builder
2021 Awards
2021 Gazette Bronze Best of the Springs New Home Community – Sanctuary Pointe
2021 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Homebuilder (14th consecutive year)
2021 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Home Developer (5th consecutive year)
2021 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Production Builder (2nd consecutive year)
2021 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Custom Builder (2nd consecutive year)
2021 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 New Home Community – Flying Horse (6th consecutive year)
2021 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (14 years running)
2021 Parade of Homes: Midtown 224 Best Kitchen, Best Master Suite, Best Interior Design, Best Floor Plan, Best Architectural Exterior, Best Overall Home
2021 Best of Colorado Springs INDY – GOLD Builder
2020 Awards
2020 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Homebuilder (13th consecutive year)
2020 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Home Developer (4th consecutive year)
2020 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Production Builder
2020 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 Custom Builder
2020 Gazette GOLD Best of the Springs #1 New Home Community – Flying Horse (5th consecutive year)
2020 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (13 years running)
2020 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Purchase Experience Classic Homes High Volume Builders
2020 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Percentage of Sales from Referrals Classic Homes
2020 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Overall Purchase and Ownership Classic Homes Single Division Builders
2009 – 2019 Awards
2019 Parade of Homes Flying Horse Developer – Main Site
2019 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – The Monarch
2019 Parade of Homes Best Master Suite – The Monarch
2019 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – The Monarch
2019 Parade of Home Classic Homes People Choice Award Winner – Midtown 220
2019 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (12 years running)
2019 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (12 years running)
2019 Best of the Springs #1 Best Development – Flying Horse (4 years in a row)
2019 Best of Colorado Springs INDY – Adobe Builder Classic Homes Gold
2018 Parade of Homes Flying Horse Developer – Main Site
2018 National Firewise USA Program Certificate Acknowledges that Sanctuary Pointe HOA has successfully completed Firewise USA
2018 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Purchase Experience Classic Homes High Volume Builders
2018 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Overall Purchase & Ownership Experience Classic Homes Single Division U.S. Builders
2018 Best Workplace #1 Large Company – Classic Homes
2018 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (11 years running)
2018 Best of the Springs #1 Best Development – Flying Horse (3 years in a row)
2018 Best of the Springs #1 Best Home Developer – Classic Homes (2 years in a row)
2017 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The Celebration
2017 Parade of Homes Best Outdoor Living – The Celebration
2017 Ranked 3rd in the Nation for Builders with the Most Productive Employees – Builder Magazine
2017 Ranked #92 on Professional Builders’ Housing Giants List
2017 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (10 years running)
2017 Best of the Springs #1 Best Development – Flying Horse (2nd year in a row)
2017 Best of the Springs #1 Best Home Developer – Classic Homes
2017 HomeGuide – Top 10 Business
2017 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Purchase Experience Classic Homes High Volume Builders
2017 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Proactive Communication of Construction Progress Award Classic Homes
2017 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Percentage of Sales from Referrals Classic Homes
2017 Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Awards Overall Purchase & Ownership Experience Classic Homes Single Division U.S. Builders
2017 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (10 years running)
2017 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Service
2016 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Floorplan – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Architectural Exterior – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Craftsmanship – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Master – The San Isabel
2016 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The San Isabel
2016 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (9 years running)
2016 ColoradoBIZ Best of Best Residential Builder in Colorado
2016 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Satisfaction
2016 C.S. Business Journal Arts & Business Education Award
2016 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (9 years running)
2016 Best of the Springs #1 Best Development – Flying Horse
2016 Eliant Choice Awards Design Selection Experience – 1st in USA
2016 Eliant Choice Awards Construction Experience – 2nd in USA
2016 Eliant Choice Awards Home Purchase Experience – Hon. Mention
2016 Eliant Choice Awards Proactive Communication – Hon. Mention
2015 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Satisfaction
2015 Best in Business Best Home Builder – 1st Place
2015 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – The St. James
2015 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – The St. James
2015 Parade of Homes Best Master Suite – The St. James
2015 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The St. James
2015 Parade of Homes Developer – Main site Flying Horse
2015 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (8th year in a row)
2015 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (8 years running)
2015 ColoradoBIZ Best of Best Residential Builder in CO – Runner up
2015 Eliant Choice Awards Overall First-year Home Quality – 3rd in USA
2015 Eliant Choice Awards Construction Experience – Honorable Mention
2015 Eliant Choice Awards Home Purchase Experience – Hon. Mention
2015 Eliant Choice Awards Design Selection Experience – Hon. Mention
2014 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Satisfaction
2014 Parade of Homes Best Floor Plan – The Monarch
2014 Eliant Choice Awards Percent of Sales from Referrals 36.2%. #1 National Ranking High-Volume Builder Segment
2014 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (7 years running)
2014 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (7 years running)
2014 United Way Spirit of Caring Award
2013 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Golden Hammer
2013 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Satisfaction
2013 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (6th year in a row)
2013 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (6th year running)
2012 Pulse of the City NEWS Award of Excellence – Customer Satisfaction
2012 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The Rosewood
2012 Parade of Homes Developer – Main site Flying Horse
2012 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (5th year in a row)
2012 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (5th year running)
2011 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (4th year in a row)
2011 Energy Star Homes Leadership in Housing
2011 Parade of Homes Developer – Main site Flying Horse
2010 Colorado Survey #1 New Home Customer Satisfaction
2010 Colorado Survey #1 New Home Quality
2010 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (3rd year running)
2010 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (3rd year in a row)
2010 Parade of Homes Best Floor Plan – The Providence
2010 Parade of Homes Best Architectural Exterior – The Providence
2009 Colorado Survey #1 New Home Quality
2009 Colorado Survey #2 New Home Customer Satisfaction
2009 J.D. Power Classic Homes Highest Ranked Home Quality New Homes – Denver/Colorado Springs
2009 Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Thayer Tutt Sportsman Award Classic Companies 2009
2009 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder (2nd year running)
2009 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder (2nd year in a row)
1989 – 2008 Awards
2008 Colorado Survey #1 New Home Quality
2008 Colorado Survey #2 New Home Design
2008 Best of the Springs #1 Best Homebuilder
2008 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Homebuilder
2008 CSBJ Best of #1 Best Developer
2008 Myron Stratton Award Pikes Peak Rodeo Parade
2008 MAME Flying Horse Signature Homes- The Residence Best Architectural Design for a New Home ($2 million and over)
2008 J.D. Power Classic Homes Highest Ranked Home Quality New Homes – Denver/Colorado Springs
2008 Flying Horse Golf Clubhouse – Best Clubhouse in Colorado
2008 Energy Star Homes Leadership in Housing
2008 Parade of Homes Developer – Main Site Flying Horse
2008 MAME Best Architectural Design – Custom
2008 MAME Best Website – Builder
2008 MAME Best New Home – The Greenspire
2008 MAME Best Interior Design – The Greenspire
2008 MAME Best Architectural Design – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Floor Plan – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Master Suite – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes Best Innovative Design – The Greenspire
2008 Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Floor Plan – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Interior – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Innovative Design – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Master Suite – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Architectural Exterior – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Landscaping – Spring Blossom
2008 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – Custom Residence
2008 Parade of Homes Best Floor Plan – Custom Residence
2008 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – Custom Residence
2008 Parade of Homes Best Architectural Exterior – Custom
2007 J.D. Power Classic Homes Highest Ranked Home Quality New Homes – Denver/Colorado Springs
2007 Colorado Survey #1 New Home Quality
2007 Better Business Bureau Excellence in Customer Service
2007 MAME Classic Homes Best Radio Spot – Builder/Developer
2007 MAME Classic Homes Best Print Campaign
2007 MAME Classic Companies Flying Horse Best Signage – Community/Development
2007 MAME Classic Companies Flying Horse Best Magazine Ad
2007 MAME Classic Companies Best Newsprint (Half Page and Over)
2007 MAME Best Landscape Design – The Cerreto
2007 Colorado Springs January 16 – Classic Companies Day
2007 Classic Companies – Flying Horse Best Single Special Promotional Piece – Developer
2007 Lighthouse Ministries 1st Place – Walk-a-thon
2007 Lighthouse Ministries 2nd Place – Walk-a-thon
2006 NAHB National Homebuilder Quality Award
2006 The Nationals 25th Anniversary Regional Award to Classic Communities in Recognition of Excellence for Flying Horse Best Brochure for a Master-Planned Community
2006 MAME Classic Companies Best Signage – Best offsite Signage – Billboard, Transit, ETC
2006 MAME Classic Companies – Flying Horse Best Newsprint (Half Page and Over)
2006 MAME Best Single Special Promotional Piece – Developer
2006 Builder Magazine: Ranked Classic Homes #113 ~ Next 100
2006 Cheyenne Mountain Best Friend of Education
2006 MAME Best Website – Builder
2005 MAME Grand Award – Overall Best Builder
2005 MAME Best New Home – The Dynasty
2005 MAME Best Architectural Design – The Dynasty
2005 MAME Best New Home – The Silverton
2005 MAME Best Website – Builder
2005 Parade of Homes Developer – Main Site Flying Horse
2005 Classic Homes – Flying Horse Best Radio Spot Developer
2005 Builder Magazine’s Next 100 #117
2005 Professional Builder #136
2005 MAME Classic Homes – Flying Horse Best TV Spot
2005 MAME Classic Homes – Flying Horse Best Print Campaign
2005 Colorado Springs Economic Impact Award
2004 MAME Classic Companies Best Logo – Developer
2004 MAME Classic Communities Best Brochure – Developer
2004 Builder Magazine Classic Homes #124
2004 Better Business Bureau Excellence in Customer Service
2004 MAME Best New Home – The Cuchara
2004 MAME Best Interior Design – The Cuchara
2004 MAME Best New Home – The Cristofano
2004 MAME Best Website – Builder
2004 Wolf Ranch Brother Wolf Inaugural Builder
2004 Partners in Philanthropy Outstanding Small Corporate Program
2003 MAME Best New Home – The Lancaster
2003 MAME Best New Home – The Durango
2003 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The Vail
2003 Parade of Homes Best Master Suite – The Rosewood
2003 Classic Homes – Orchard Park AD Best Newsprint (Half Page and Over)
2003 Builder Magazine Featured In: Builder 100 Classic Homes #98
2003 Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Sandia Silver Addy Elements of Advertising – Logo Palmer Village
2003 Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Sandia Gold Addy Classic Homes Television Local Market (Single Entry)
2003 Colorado Springs Economic Impact Award
2002 Gold Addy Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Sandia Palmer Village Getting’ Down Logo
2002 Builder Magazine Featured In: Builder 100 Classic Homes #77
2002 Better Business Bureau Excellence in Customer Service
2002 Timberline Landscaping Classic Homes – Best Landscaping
2002 Professional Builder Rank #97
2002 Parade of Homes People’s Choice Award – The Turnberry
2002 Parade of Homes Main Site Developer – High Forest
2002 MAME Best Community Signage – High Forest
2002 MAME Classic Communities High Forest Ranch Best Community Planning/Development
2002 MAME Best New Home – The Carlton
2002 MAME Best Architectural Design – The Carlton
2002 Parade of Homes Best Overall Home – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Kitchen – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Best Master Suite – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Floor plan – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Interior Design – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Architectural Exterior – The Thoreau II
2002 Parade of Homes Best Landscaping – The Thoreau II
2002 MAME Best Community Planning – High Forest
2002 Sports Corporation Colorado Springs Business Investor
2001 Parade of Homes 2nd Best Overall Home – The Harvard
2001 Parade of Homes 2nd Best Exterior – The Harvard
2001 Parade of Homes 2nd Best Interior Design – The Harvard
2001 Parade of Homes 2nd Best Kitchen – The Harvard
2001 Parade of Homes 2nd Best Landscaping – The Harvard
2001 Parade of Homes 3rd Best Master Suite – The Harvard
2001 MAME Best Promotional Event – Christmas Classic
2001 MAME Classic Communities – High Forest Ranch Best Brochure
2001 Gold Addy Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Sandia Colorado Gold Kings Hockey Flash/TV Intro
2001 Gold Addy Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Sandia Classic Homes Deer Creek Praying Mantis Ad
2001 Classic Custom – Closing Git Basket – Best Single Special Promotional Piece for a Builder
2001 Builder’s Magazine’s Fastest Growing Home Builders Classic Homes #62
2000 Builder Magazine’s Fastest Growing Home Builders #78
2000 MAME Classic Homes Best Television Spot
2000 MAME Classic Homes / Classic Custom Best Brochure for a Builder
2000 MAME Classic Custom Grand Award
2000 MAME Classic Custom Best New Home – Cezanne
2000 MAME Classic Custom Best Landscaping Design – Cezanne
2000 MAME Classic Custom Best Architectural Design – Cezanne
2000 MAME Best New Home – The Granby
1999 MAME 2nd Best Interior Design – The Thoreau
1999 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Yes, Yes & No Best Single Special Promotional Piece
1999 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Web Series
1999 MAME 2nd Classic Custom Best Interior Design – The Thoreau
1998 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Web Series
1998 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Space Advertised
1998 MAME 2nd Classic Communities Best Single Promotional Piece for a Developer
1998 MAME 2nd Classic Communities – University Park Best Space Advertising
1998 MAME 2nd Best Interior Design – The Dynasty
1998 Builder Magazine Ranked Elite Properties of America #88
1997 MAME Classic Homes Best Signage Program for a Builder
1997 MAME 2nd Elite Communities Saddleback Best Builder Product Line Brochure
1997 MAME 2nd Classic Homes The Courtyards at Quail Lake – Best Radio Spot for a Developer or Associate
1997 MAME 2nd Best Landscape Design – Charleston Place
1996 MAME Best New Home
1995 MAME Grand Award – Overall Best Builder
1995 MAME Best New Home
1995 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Signage Program for a Builder
1995 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Landscaping Design
1992 MAME 2nd Classic Homes Best Color Magazine AD for a Builder, Developer or Associate Member