Florida Green Building Coalition Announces 2025 Green Achievement Award Winners

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ST. PETERSBURG (May 1, 2026) – The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the state’s leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction, land developments and local governments, recognized winners for the 2025 Green Achievement Awards. Finalists and winners were honored during the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at Arlo Wynwood in Miami. The Arlo is a Gold Certified FGBC High-Rise project from 2023. 2025 Green Achievement Award Winners Green Champion Award Alys Beach Volunteer of the Year Ralph Locke High-Rise Project Highest Score Baldwin Park Orlando, Fla. Commercial Project Highest Score Health & Fitness Center at Sole Mia Padel Sports Facility Miami, Fla. Local Government Highest Score City of Hollywood Builder of the Year Most Homes Certified – Single Family Lennar Homes Builder of the Year Most Homes Certified – Multi-Family Banyan Development.

Highest Score Single Family Habitat For Humanity Highlands County South Inspiration Dr Sebring, Fla

Highest Score Multi-Family A-Toro Engineering & Construction 2720 Flagler Avenue Key West, Fla. Certifying Agent of the Year Most Homes Certified Drew Smith Going Green? In Florida you have a choice. Contact the Florida Green Building Coalition at info@floridagreenbuilding.org, visit www.floridagreenbuilding.org or call (407) 777- 4914.


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