Ocean View, DE, May 30, 2025 – Carl M. Freeman Companies has been recognized for its outstanding excellence in community development with four Regal Awards from the Home Builders Association of Delaware.
Tower Hill earned the prestigious Community of the Year – Sussex County award for its thoughtful design, exceptional amenities, and vibrant lifestyle programming that brings neighbors together year-round. The community was also recognized forBest Digital Campaign with Coastal Cruising: Lewes by Bike, a creative video series that showcases the charm of Lewes through scenic bike routes and local highlights. Additionally, the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at Tower Hill received the award for Best Event, reflecting the team’s commitment to hosting engaging experiences that bring people together. Rounding out the honors, Channel Pointe, the company’s newest coastal community in Fenwick Island, Delaware, received Best Logo for its intentional design and thoughtful branding that shape the Channel Pointe experience from the very first impression.
“It’s an incredible honor for Tower Hill to be named Community of the Year,” said Michelle Freeman, CEO of Carl M. Freeman Companies. “This recognition—along with two additional awards for Tower Hill and the Best Logo award for Channel Pointe—speaks to the creativity, care, and innovation our team brings to every community we build. We’re proud to be celebrated among our peers and remain committed to creating places that truly enrich lives.”
For more than three decades, the Home Builders Association of Delaware (HBADE) has celebrated outstanding achievements in Delaware’s home building industry. Regal Award winners are honored through a juried award celebration event, called the Regal Awards, and in the Regal Book.
Every Regal Award submission is assigned a score by a panel of qualified expert judges with criteria based on design, craftsmanship, and completeness of entry. Entrants with the highest scores in their respective category earn Regal Awards. And “Of the Year” Award Winners take home the most coveted Regal Awards.
“I am inspired by the outstanding achievements of our members over the last year. Their dedication to excellence, innovation, and community impact sets a high standard for this industry,” said Katie Gillis, Executive Officer of HBADE. “These award-winning projects and individuals are shining examples of what can be accomplished with vision, hard work, and a commitment to quality.”
