TRIO Takes Home Gold!

CEO Angela Harris Named a National Sales & Marketing Council Associate of the Year

LAS VEGAS (Feb. 20, 2019) – TRIO, one of the fastest-growing design and visual merchandising firms in the nation, received eight Gold and 21 Silver Awards at The Nationals^SM 2019, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)’s largest and most prestigious awards program. Presented by NAHB’s National Sales & Marketing Council (NSMC) at the International Builders Show (IBS) Feb. 19-21 in Las Vegas, The Nationals^SM recognizes the best new-home sales and marketing in North America.

“TRIO’s market-driven approach to design and merchandising has led to phenomenal success for our builder and developer clients around the country,” said TRIO CEO Angela Harris, who was recognized with the inaugural NSMC Associate of the Year Gold award.

“Through our collaborative creative process, we deliver designs that are innovative, beautiful and laser-focused on connecting with each project’s target audience. We’re honored to be recognized by NAHB among the talented firms who continue to elevate our profession.”

In addition to Harris’ individual award, she spoke at two sessions during IBS, including Merchandising: Is it Really a Thing?, a fast-paced panel that explored how visual merchandising still has an important role in communicating a brand’s identity in the digital world, and Do This, Not That! Design Do’s & Don’ts for 2019, a spotlight session that took attendees through the design trends that will attract buyers this year.

TRIO and Angela Harris received Gold awards in the following categories:

• NSMC Associate of the Year | Angela Harris
• Detached Community of the Year | Vivant
• Master Planned Community of the Year | Esencia at Rancho Mission Viejo
• Industry Choice – Best Digital Home Tour Experience | Vivant
• Website for an Associate or Supplier | TRIOdesign.com
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $300,000 to $500,000 | Shea Trilogy Encanterra – The Cordoba

Additionally, two projects from Design Lines, a division of TRIO, took home 2019 Best of 55+ Housing Awards:

• 55+ Clubhouse or Amenity Center over 200 Homes Community – Twin Mills Club
• 55+ Best Interior Merchandising of an Attached Home over 1,700 sq ft – Trilogy in Summerlin, Apex Model

In addition to the Gold award-winning projects above, TRIO was awarded Silver in the following categories:

• Best Brochure – Community | Vivant
• Best Print Ad | Vivant
• Building Industry Community Spirit Award | EEO Documentary
• Best Sales/Leasing Center | Alliance Residential
• Best Community Amenity | Shea Trilogy Encanterra – The Cordoba
• Best Community Amenity | Rancho Mission Viejo
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $300,000 to $500,000 | Shea Trilogy
• Interior Merchandising of a Model Under $300,000 | Schumacher Homes
• Interior Merchandising of a Model Under $300,000 | Schumacher Homes
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $300,000 to $500,000 | Wonderland Homes
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $500,000 to $700,000 | Wonderland Homes
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $700,000 to $850,000 | Toll Brothers
• Interior Merchandising of a Model $850,000 to $1Million | Joyce Homes
• Best Interiors of a Custom House | Schumacher Homes
• Best Single Family Detached Model Home over 4,000 sq ft | Joyce Homes

For a full list of award winners, visit thenationals.com.

Since 1999 TRIO has garnered a reputation as a leader in Interior Architecture and Visual Merchandising with over 80 awards nationally! See TRIO’s Recent Accolades.

This was TRIO’s most exciting year yet, and 2019 is shaping up to be even better!

In 2018, while our business grew exponentially, we shortened our name to TRIO and launched a new website. As part of the TRIO 3% Initiative we built a new school for Exceptional Education Outreach in the Bahamas. Angela launched her own furniture line for Phillips Collection, and tile designs for TileBar. TRIO opened the doors to its new flagship Design Studio in Downtown Denver. We announced the acquisition of Design Lines, which allows TRIO to offer more comprehensive services, resources and expertise, as well as greater national reach and deeper market insights. TRIO is also proud to have welcomed over 35 new teammates on board. We’re beyond excited to see what 2019 has in store!

A huge thank-you to our partners.

We love what we do here at TRIO and none of this would be possible without the opportunity to work, design, and co-create, with incredible industry partners, builders, and developers. We look forward to another year of creating memorable design together!