WESTLAKE, Fla. — Minto Communities USA proudly announces that the company was honored with four awards at the 2025 Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) PRISM Awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in homebuilding, architecture, design and innovation. The awards ceremony, held on November 19 at Benvenuto’s in Boynton Beach, showcased top talent from across Florida’s residential construction and development industry.
Minto’s Westlake master-planned community in Central Palm Beach County earned top distinctions across several categories, reinforcing the company’s longstanding reputation for exceptional design, quality craftsmanship, and forward-thinking planning. Members of Minto’s Westlake sales, design, and marketing teams attended the gala and accepted the awards which include:
- Platinum – New Construction – Single Family Detached (3,500–3,999 sq. ft. / Under $1,000,000): Kestrel Grand model
- Platinum – FPU Energy For Life Home: The Schefflera model
- Gold – New Construction – Single Family Detached (2,500–2,999 sq. ft. / Under $600,000): Azalea model
- Silver – New Construction – Single Family Detached (2,000–2,499 sq. ft. / Under $600,000): Sandhill model
“We are honored to be recognized among the best in the industry, and these awards are a testament to the passion and creativity of our Minto team,” said Steven Svopa, Southeast Division President of Minto Communities USA. “Westlake continues to set a new standard for thoughtful community design and innovative homebuilding. Each of these accolades reflects our continued commitment to delivering beautiful, energy-efficient homes that today’s families desire.”
Minto’s latest accolades highlight Westlake’s growing reputation as a premier master-planned community, celebrated for its vibrant lifestyle, diverse home selections and exceptional value. The community offers a mix of single-family homes, estate residences, and townhomes, with prices starting in the mid $400s.
For more information about Minto Communities USA or homes available in Westlake, visit www.MintoUSA.com.
About Minto Communities USA
Minto Communities USA, based in Florida since 1978, has represented integrity, financial strength and enduring value for over 45 years. Minto builds exceptional new homes and communities to meet every lifestyle, with more than 36,000 new homes built in 48 communities. Minto is dedicated to continuous improvement in design, quality and customer experience. These are just some of the elements that set Minto apart as an exceptional homebuilder and community developer and have earned the company national recognition that includes consistently high rankings from Eliant Customer Service Surveys. Minto has been recognized with multiple national awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for community and home design, including Best Single-Family Community Over 100 Homes and Best Sales Center for Westlake in the City of Westlake; Best Mixed-Use Community and Best Clubhouse for The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples, Florida. Minto is also recognized throughout the homebuilding industry as an expert in developing active-adult communities. The NAHB named Minto Communities as 2019’s 55+ Builder of the Year. Minto’s Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2019, and Latitude Margaritaville Hilton Head was awarded 55+ Community of the Year for 2020. Minto’s Westlake and all three Latitude Margaritaville communities were named among the 2023 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities by John Burns Real Estate Consulting and RCLCO Real Estate Consulting. In addition, Minto Communities USA was ranked #13 among the Top 100 Private Home Builders in U.S. by Home Builder Executive magazine for 2023. Follow Minto on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram at MintoCommunitiesUSA or visit MintoUSA.com
About GCBA PRISM Awards
The PRISM Awards honor outstanding achievement in construction, planning, architecture, development, design, merchandising, advertising and related housing professions. Open to professionals involved in construction projects throughout Florida, the awards span a wide range of categories across the residential, commercial and remodeling sectors. From overall design excellence to leadership in sustainability, the program recognizes exceptional work across the industry. The PRISM Awards are affiliated with the Gold Coast Builders Association, the local chapter of the Florida Home Builders Association and the National Association of Home Builders. The program serves as a leading platform for industry recognition and celebrates the innovators shaping Florida’s built environment.
