Hillwood Communities, the award-winning master-planned community developer based in Dallas, won ten McSAM Awards Thursday during a virtual ceremony hosed by the Dallas Builders Association. The prestigious recognition included Developer of the Year as well Lifestyle Director of the Year and Best Overall Advertising Program for the developer’s Union Park community in Little Elm, Texas.

The McSAM Awards are given annually to builders, developers and associates who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing through specific achievements in a given year. Hillwood Communities has received numerous McSAM Awards over the course of its 32-year history for a number of developments in its portfolio.

“Being recognized with McSAM Awards is an incredible honor,” said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. “I’m so proud of our team who worked thoughtfully and tirelessly to design, develop and deliver superior communities and lifestyles to our residents.”

Union Park is a Live Smart community designed and built to provide residents with an intentional lifestyle through quality construction, forward-thinking planning and uncommon amenities. The multi-generational community is nature focused featuring tree-lined greenbelts, trails, amenity ponds and 30-acre central park. Residents also enjoy outdoor pavilion for resident events, shaded Bark Park for furry friends, weekly fair at the food truck park, resort-style pool and an ADA-accessible playground.

“We have always planned our communities with the resident in mind, looking ahead to anticipate their needs and wants, and designing them around that,” said Elaine Ford, senior vice president, Hillwood Communities. “I think that, along with our drive to create a sense of community, is the key to our success.”

Union Park also provides an onsite lifestyle manager who coordinates a lifestyle program, facilitating more than 300 events each year for residents and fostering relationships among residents, schools and local businesses, bringing a true sense of community to Union Park. For these reasons and many more Dee Davidson has been named the 2020 Lifestyle Director of the Year.

“Creating a quality lifestyle is at the heart of everything we do at Union Park,” said Dee Davidson, Union Park’s lifestyle manager. “Providing opportunities for regular, safe, quality interaction that builds relationships is essential to making this happen.”

In addition to the Best Overall Advertising Program Award and Lifestyle Director of the Year, Union Park received awards for Best Graphic Continuity, Best Brochure, Best Print Ad, Best Radio Ad, Best Signage and Best Website.

Hillwood Communities continues to add amenities for Union Park residents this year with a Fitness Park complex that features a pool, splash pad, indoor fitness center, outdoor fitness equipment and outdoor sports courts.

For more on Union Park by Hillwood, visit www.unionparkbyhillwood.com.

Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world’s leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.

Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered more than 30,000 single-family lots in 90 master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica. These communities continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together — and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing its walkways, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities creates community in every sense. For more information, please visit http://www.hillwoodcommunities.com.