Johnson Development Wins 2026 Developer of the YearAugust 05, 2026
The 2026 Texas Association of Builders Star Awards put Johnson Development into familiar territory — taking the stage to again accept the Grand Award trophy for Developer of the Year. It’s the third time in six years we have won Developer of the Year in this prestigious awards program, and it remains just as meaningful today. With the Star Awards honoring the housing industry’s best from across the Southwest, a win like this points to the talent, hard work, and unfailing commitment of Johnson Development employees to create communities that celebrate life. But The Grand Award was not our only trophy from the July 23 event. Natalie Rosser — Marketing Director of Kresston and Woodforest — won Marketing Professional of the Year. Natalie has been integral to the development and success of Kresston, a community named after the hometown of Johnson Development Founder Larry Johnson. Two of Natalie’s projects went on to win Star Awards. Her Kresston Rodeo Grand Opening won Best Special Event, an honor it also received this spring in the National Association of Home Builders’ competition, The Nationals. Winning a Star Award for Best Television Commercial was Kresston: The Pulse of Texas A&M Football. Created to connect Kresston with the College Station audience, this commercial highlights authentic, joy-filled moments of everyday life while subtly tying into Texas A&M spirit. We’re also thrilled that last year’s Tour of Trees won Best Special Promotion. Held across seven Johnson Development communities, the north Houston Tour of Trees campaign raised $15,000 for Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana. Our affiliate Johnson Land Ventures also took home a big prize at the Star Awards — Best Community (300-599 acres) for Nolina. Offering a Georgetown address, Nolina is a 524-acre community planned for more than 1,300 homes. It’s the second time this year Nolina has won this type of award, after winning Community of the Year in the Home Builders Association of Greater Austin’s MAX Awards. Johnson Development and Johnson Land Ventures were also named finalists in several Star Awards categories:
From the Grand Award down to our finalist nods, this year's Star Awards are a reflection of the people behind Johnson Development's communities — the marketers, planners, and on-the-ground teams who turn a master plan into a place people are proud to call home. Congratulations to our teams and to everyone who won a Star Award this year!
|