Flowers Named 2026 NC Community of the Year at NCHBA STARS Awards

Flowers, NC — September 1, 2026 — Flowers received several top honors at the 2026 North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) STARS Awards Gala in Charlotte, highlighted by being named the 2026 NC Community of the Year.

This year’s recognition marks the third time Flowers has earned the prestigious Community of the Year award, demonstrating the continued commitment of the entire Flowers team to creating and maintaining an exceptional community for residents, businesses, and visitors.

Flowers was also recognized with the award for Best Landscaping Design for a Community, honoring the extensive planning, maintenance, and attention to detail that goes into the landscaping throughout Flowers. The Flowers Plantation Foundation team plays an integral role in this achievement, working throughout every aspect of the community to ensure its landscaping, common areas, entrances, roadways, and overall appearance remain as beautiful and well-maintained as possible. Their year-round
dedication is evident throughout Flowers and is an important part of the character and quality of the community.

In addition, Flowers Superintendent Steven Driver was named the 2026 NC Superintendent of the Year, recognizing his leadership, dedication, and significant contributions to the continued growth and appearance of the community. Driver’s attention to detail and hands-on approach, combined with his ability to effectively lead Foundation staff and coordinate with contractors, helps ensure that every aspect of the Flowers Plantation Foundation remains at the highest level. His commitment to maintaining high standards throughout the community has made him an invaluable part of the Flowers team.

“These awards represent much more than individual projects or accomplishments. They showcase the hard work and dedication of our entire team throughout the year,” Reid Stephenson, CEO of Flowers Plantation. “To be recognized as NC Community of the Year for the third time is an incredible honor and reflects the continued commitment of every division that works together to make Flowers such a special place.”

The NC HBA STARS Awards recognize excellence throughout North Carolina’s home building and development industry, honoring outstanding achievements in areas including community development, construction, marketing, landscaping, and professional leadership.

The 2026 awards further reinforce Flowers’ commitment to thoughtful development, exceptional landscaping, community involvement, and maintaining the standards that have helped make Flowers one of North Carolina’s most recognized communities.

About Flowers
Flowers is a master-planned community in Johnston County, North Carolina, offering a diverse collection of residential communities, businesses, shopping, dining, recreation, and community amenities. With a continued focus on thoughtful growth, connectivity, landscaping, and community involvement, Flowers remains committed to creating a place where residents, businesses, and visitors can live, work, shop, and enjoy the community.