The Preview Party that happened last night at the Parade is always a great opportunity to get a first look at the Parade homes. But it’s also the night awards are given to the builders in a variety of categories.

Each builder was recognized in some capacity for the talent and craftsmanship that went into building his home. Kevin Knight took first place for the interior design by David M. Berg, Inc. Weaver homes won in the Best Kitchen category. And Dani Homes took first prize with his opulent master suite that includes a shower big enough for the entire OSU football team (almost).

For a full listing of the winners, please click here.

Be among the first visitors to be inspired by the 2010 Parade of Homes at the premiere event of the 2010 BIA Parade of Homes. Come the night before the Parade “officially” opens to the public. The highlight of the evening will be the annual BIA Parade Awards Ceremony.

Tickets are available for $75 per person with all proceeds benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation and BIA Foundation charities.

The Preview Party will feature an array of delicious food and beverages from the chefs at Cameron Mitchell Catering. Peppered steak, pulled chicken, garden vegetable kabobs, blackened shrimp, crab cakes, and short rib pasta are just a few of the items that will be featured as well as a variety of desserts, beer, wine, soft drinks and bottled water.

Be one of the first to get an exclusive view of the Parade homes with this enjoyable evening event.

Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets.

We’ve extended some of the hours for the 2010 BIA Parade. The additional hours will allow attendees an opportunity to come out a little earlier on the weekend and also give plenty of time to see the eight great houses.

Please note the new Parade schedule:

Monday-Thursday: 12noon – 9pm

Friday-Saturday: 10am – 9pm

Sunday: 10am – 6pm

**No admittance 1 hour prior to the close of the Parade

On a recent trip to Hong Kong, M/I Homes‘ very own Barry Salzman was flipping through a magazine that featured a spread about the recently opened Peninsula Hotel in Shanghai. What caught Barry’s eye in the article wasn’t the in room amenities such as a high-tech sound system and cappuccino maker,  the world renowned restaurant, or the exquisite art pieces throughout the hotel. Rather, he was enchanted by the intricate detail of the woodwork that is reminiscent of the art deco era.

With this as his inspiration, Barry returned to Columbus to work with trim carpenters Armbruster Armcarp on integrating something similar into the Parade house. The result? Pictures speak much louder than words:

You’ve got three days left to see the Parade!  Open today from noon- 9pm; tomorrow from noon-9pm and Sunday from noon – 6pm.

We’d love to have your feedback (here, or through info@biaparade.com) on what you thought of the Parade. Please share!  Thanks for all of you who have attended already – and know what a spectacular collection of homes it is.

The Romanellis and the Hughes

Over 1000 people enjoyed food from Cameron Mitchell’s restaurants, learning about the Parade award winners and getting the first glance at each of the 11 homes at Tartan Ridge.

Awards Presentation

Gary Libertini, Mary Scovill and Vince Kollar (celebrating Duffy's awards)

Chip Greenlee from Union Savings Bank and Alice Furth from the TWIG of Nationwide Children's Hospital

(We wondered how many raffle tickets Alice was able to sell with Chip as her bodyguard!)