The Providence Group, a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners, Inc. (NYSE: GRBK) and one of Atlanta’s premier homebuilders known for its “Lifestyle, Location and Luxury” brand promise, celebrated an exceptional evening of recognition, earning multiple OBIE Awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association. Among the awards won, the Providence Group earned two Gold OBIEs for Communities of the Year. The Providence Group’s signature Sawnee Village community in Cumming won Community of the Year in the Mixed-Use category while Knollwood in Johns Creek took the Community of the Year award in the category of 20 units or less.

“These honors reflect the dedication and creativity of our entire team,” said Dusty Talbert, Director of Marketing for The Providence Group. “Each award represents a neighborhood where thoughtful design, convenience, and lifestyle come together, something we strive for in every community we build.”

The Providence Group 2025 OBIE Awards:

Gold OBIE Awards

• Community of the Year – Mixed Use: Sawnee Village – Recognized for its innovative blend of single-family, townhome and retail spaces, creating a vibrant walkable district that redefines suburban living.
• Community of the Year – 20 Units or Less: Knollwood – Celebrated for its intimate neighborhood design and strong sense of community.
• Single Family Zero Lot Line All Builders ($500,000+): Promenade at Sawnee Village – Hickory Plan – Honored for elegant architecture and thoughtful open living spaces.
• Best Building Design – Attached Model ($500,000–$599,999): Millcroft – Stockton Model – Noted for its smart use of space, abundant light, large kitchen and seamless indoor-outdoor connection.
• Best Building Design – Attached Model ($600,000–$699,999): Ward’s Crossing – Jacobsen II Model – Recognized for refined finishes and high-end design in a low-maintenance lifestyle community.
• Best Building Design – Attached Model ($700,000+): Towns on Thompson – Chaucer Model (TRIFECTA designed home) – A collaboration with Trifecta Home Furniture, this professionally decorated Alpharetta model home showcases high-end finishes and a luxury three-story townhome lifestyle.
• Single Family Attached ($800,000+): Towns on Thompson – Chamberlain Plan – Recognized for craftsmanship and elevated details in a luxury Alpharetta setting.
• Community Service: St. Jude Dream Home Partnership – Honoring The Providence Group’s ongoing philanthropic commitment through partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and its Dream Home program.

Silver OBIE Awards

• Community of the Year – Attached: Ecco Park – A modern, connected lifestyle community with urban energy and exceptional location near Northpoint Mall.
• Single Family Attached ($400,000–$499,999): Grant Place – Grant Model – A sophisticated, walkable community near Grant Park. The model showcases Phase II of this well-established and thriving community.
• Single Family Attached ($600,000–$699,999): Ecco Park – Benton I Model – Cited for efficient, flexible attached design.
• Best Building Design – Detached Model ($600,000–$699,999): Promenade at Sawnee Village – Lassiter Model – Recognized for its architecture and attention to detail in an upscale neighborhood in Cumming.
• Best Building Design – Detached Model ($700,000–$799,999): Palisades – The Castleberry – Honoring both aesthetic excellence and functional design.

About the OBIE Awards

Named after the iconic obelisk-shaped trophy, the OBIE Awards are presented annually by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association to recognize outstanding achievement in the homebuilding industry, spanning categories from design and construction to marketing and philanthropy. Established in 1980, the OBIE awards program encompasses more than 100 categories and is widely regarded as Atlanta’s premier home-building awards program.

About Green Brick Partners, Inc.

Green Brick Partners, Inc (NYSE: GRBK), the third largest homebuilder in Dallas-Fort Worth, is a diversified homebuilding and land development company with seven subsidiary homebuilders in Texas, Georgia, and Florida. Green Brick owns five subsidiary homebuilders in Texas (CB JENI Homes, Normandy Homes, Southgate Homes, Trophy Signature Homes, and a 90% interest in Centre Living Homes), as well as a controlling interest in a homebuilder in Atlanta, Georgia (The Providence Group) and an 80% interest in a homebuilder in Port St. Lucie, Florida (GHO Homes). Green Brick also retains interests in related financial services platforms, including Green Brick Title, Green Brick Mortgage, and Green Brick Insurance. Green Brick is engaged in all aspects of the homebuilding process, including land acquisition and development, entitlements, design, construction, marketing, and sales for its residential neighborhoods and master-planned communities. For more information, please visit greenbrickpartners.com.

About The Providence Group of Georgia, LLC

Celebrating a legacy of over 20 years of success in the homebuilding industry, The Providence Group continues to develop and build award-winning communities that fulfill its mission to provide “Lifestyle, Location and Luxury” to its growing family of homeowners. Throughout its long history, the company has built well-crafted homes in one-of-a-kind communities in the most sought-after locations in and around Atlanta, providing an unsurpassed, low-maintenance lifestyle for residents and enhancing the value of surrounding neighborhoods. Each location is intentionally selected for accessibility and proximity to the best school districts, entertainment, shopping and dining options, and every neighborhood is outfitted with amenities tailored for the lifestyle of the area. The Providence Group is a subsidiary of Green Brick Partners, Inc., a diversified homebuilding and land development company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “GRBK.” With Green Brick’s support, the Providence Group has been able to combine its local expertise with the financial liquidity of a national, public homebuilder. Visit theprovidencegroup.com to learn more.

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The Providence Group Wins Multiple OBIE Awards, Including Two Community of the Year Honors for Sawnee Village and Knollwood