Honored for Best Interior Merchandising at Birchwood at Brambleton
Miller & Smith continues its award-winning legacy by taking home gold at this year’s Great American Living Awards (GALA). The ceremony, hosted by The Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA), celebrated the building industry’s best and brightest at the McLean Hilton Tysons Corner. Miller
& Smith won Gold for Best Interior Merchandising for a Multi-Family Model/Unit for their Aurora model at Birchwood at Brambleton, and also received a Merit Award for Best Merchandising for a Multi-Family Model/Unit for their Verona model at the same 55+ community.
The Great American Living Awards recognize excellence in architecture, building, development,
sales, marketing, and interior design. For Miller & Smith, these recent wins are yet another
testament to the company’s 60-year commitment to creating innovative homes and
communities that exceed expectations.
“Receiving these awards is a proud moment for all of us at Miller & Smith,” said Erica Bell,
Sr. Marketing Manager at Miller & Smith. “Our team puts so much dedication and care into every
detail, and to see the Aurora and Verona models recognized on this stage is incredibly
rewarding. Birchwood at Brambleton is such a special community, and these awards highlight
the creativity and hard work behind making it a standout neighborhood for 55+ buyers.”
The Aurora model, honored with Gold, is part of Miller & Smith’s Courtyard Home collection, a
homestyle previously recognized at GALA and now making a successful comeback at Birchwood
at Brambleton. These homes have generated just as much interest as before, with only two
remaining for sale—marking the last Courtyard Homes ever available from Miller & Smith at
Birchwood. The Verona model, which earned a Merit award, continues to set the standard for
excellence in multi-family living by offering thoughtful design elements that cater to comfort
and sophistication.
In addition to the Courtyard Homes, Miller & Smith is currently offering elevator brownstones
and elevator single-family homes for the 55+ niche buyer, further expanding the diverse range
of options available at Birchwood at Brambleton.
This year’s GALA awards come at a significant moment as Miller & Smith celebrates its 60th year
in business. Over the past six decades, the builder has established a legacy of crafting award-
winning communities across Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. From its earliest
accolades in the 1960s to recent national honors like the Best in American Living Award at the
International Builders’ Show in 2019, Miller & Smith has solidified its place as a leader in the
homebuilding industry.
“The 60-year milestone is a time of reflection and celebration for us,” Bell added. “These GALA
awards not only recognize the work we’re doing today but honor the legacy we’ve built over the
decades. We are incredibly grateful for the recognition and excited for what the future holds.”
After 60 years, Miller & Smith has received nearly 100 awards in the homebuilding industry on
both a national and local scale, consistently recognized for excellence across all facets of the
field, including land development, architecture, interior design, marketing, and more. This
extensive list of accolades reflects the builder’s deep-rooted commitment to creating
exceptional homes and communities that stand the test of time.
For more information on Miller & Smith’s award-winning communities and latest developments,
visit www.millerandsmith.com.