AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Awards & Recognition
The work behind the recognition.
Since 1981, BACK has helped Central Kentucky homeowners thoughtfully improve the places they call home. These honors recognize the work, service and people behind those projects.
RECENT RECOGNITION
Recognized locally. Noticed nationally.
Best of Lexington
2026
Gold — Window Company
Gold — Interior Design
Silver — Remodeler / Contractor
Three categories. Three recognitions. We’re grateful to the Central Kentucky community for continuing to support our work and our team.
Qualified Remodeler
2026
Top 500 Remodelers
Named to Qualified Remodeler’s annual national ranking of remodeling companies.
Commerce Lexington
2025
Business Success Award
Salute to Small Business
A CLOSER LOOK
See what goes into the work.
The photographs show the finished spaces. Our project stories offer a closer look at the planning, design decisions and craftsmanship that brought them together.
OUR HISTORY
A history worth building on.
Our recognition spans decades of work for Central Kentucky homeowners. Explore past honors below.
2025
In 2025, BACK Construction was honored by leading industry organizations for our craftsmanship, team expertise and the trust of our clients.
2024
A year of continued growth and recognition for our team’s commitment to exceptional remodeling and homebuilding.
2023
Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award Recipient for Favorite Remodeler
HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award
President’s Award for Remodel Addition
Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
Honored for our craftsmanship, innovative design and the outstanding homes we create across
2022
HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award
President’s Award for Kitchen
2021
HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award
President’s Award for Remodel Addition
2020
HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award
Judges Award for General Remodel
2019
Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
Best Whole House Renovation under 250K
Best Home Addition 100K – 150K
Best Kitchen Remodel over 100K
Best Kitchen Remodel under 50K
Best Bathroom Remodel over 50K
Best Bathroom Remodel 26k-50K
Best Home Addition 100K – 150K
Best Kitchen Remodel over 100K
Best Kitchen Remodel under 50K
Best Bathroom Remodel over 50K
Best Bathroom Remodel 26k-50K
2018
Small Business of the Year
Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Salute to Small Business
2015
Best Whole House Renovation
2014
Best Kitchen Remodel
2013
Remodeler Member of the Year
Best Kitchen Remodel
Best Bath Remodel
2012
Best Home Addition
Best Kitchen Remodel
Best Bath Remodel
2011
Best Home Addition $100,000 – $250,000
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2008 Best Website Remodeler
2008 Best Multimedia Campaign
2006 Best Kitchen Remodel
2006 Best Marketing Direct Mail Remodeler
2004 Brochure of the Year Remodeler
2002 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
2000 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
1999 Honor Merit Project Award
1999 Remodeler of the Year
1998 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
Home Builders Association of Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards
2008 Remodeling Project of the Year
2008 Best Remodeling Project Kitchen over $75,000
2008 Best Remodeling Project over $500,000
2003 Judges Award for General Remodel Renovation
2003 President’s Award for Kitchen Remodel
2002 President’s Award for Additions2002 President’s Award for Additions
2002 Judge’s Award for Additions
2000 President’s Award for Exterior Remodeling
1998 Judge’s Award New Home Design 3,300 Square Feet and Up
2009 – Big 50 National Remodeler – Remodeling Magazine – Top 50 Remodeler
2007 – Outstanding Leadership Campaign for Kids – YMCA
2006 – Best Places to Work in Kentucky – Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
2007 – Outstanding Leadership Campaign for Kids – YMCA
2006 – Best Places to Work in Kentucky – Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Best Whole House 250k-500K
Credentials
Professional Credentials
Alongside our awards, BACK maintains professional credentials that help homeowners learn more about the company they’re choosing.
BBB Accredited Business
View BACK’s Better Business Bureau profile for accreditation details and business information.
Pella Platinum Certified Contractor
Learn more about BACK’s Pella certification and our window and door replacement services.
- 2025 – Commerce Lexington Business Success • Small Business Award
- 2025 – Smiley Pete Best of Lexington Best Home Remodeling
- 2025 – Smiley Pete Best of Lexington Best Roofing Company
- 2025 – Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award Recipient for Favorite Window Company
- 2025 – 1999 Top 500 Remodeler from Qualified Remodeler in their annual report. #145 for 2025
- 2025 – 2014 Best of Houzz – Service
- 2025 — Pella Certified Contractor
- 2025 – Remodelers Advantage MVP Award
- 2025 – BIA Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of
Lexington)
- Best Outdoor Living 125K-150K
- Best Home Addition $250K-$500K
- Best Whole House Remodel $250K-$500K
- 2024 – 2011 Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award Recipient for Favorite Remodeler
- 2024 – 2012 Elite Pella Platinum Certified Contractor
- 2024 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Remodel Bath
- 2024 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington):
- Best Home Addition Over 500K
- 2023 – 2011 Herald-Leader Readers’ Choice Award Recipient for Favorite Remodeler
- 2023 – 2012 Elite Pella Platinum Certified Contractor
- 2023 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Remodel Addition
- 2023 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2023 – 2014 Best of Houzz – Service
- 2023 – 2014 Best of Houzz – Design
- 2024 – 2012 Elite Pella Platinum Certified Contractor
- 2023 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington):
- Best Outdoor Living 250k-500K
- Best Whole House 250k-500K
- 2023 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2023 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
- 2023 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Remodel Addition
- 2022 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Kitchen
- 2022 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – Judges Award for Remodel Addition
- 2022 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – Judges Award for General Remodel
- 2022 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – Judges Award for Remodel Bath
- 2022 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
- 2022 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2021 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Remodel Addition
- 2021 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – President’s Award for Remodel Basement
- 2021 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – Judges Award for Remodel Bath
- 2021 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2020 – HBAK Kentucky Design and Remodeling Award – Judges Award for General Remodel
- 2020 – Pella Platinum Service Excellence Award from GuildQuality
- Best Kitchen Remodel between 75K-125K
- Best Bathroom Remodel over 75K
- Best Home Addition Over 500K
- Best Garage between 125K – 250K
- 2020 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
- Best Kitchen Remodel between 50K-100K
- Best Whole House Renovation under between 750K and 850K
- Best Home Addition 100K – 250K
- 2020 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2019 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
- Best Whole House Renovation under 250K
- Best Home Addition 100K – 150K
- Best Kitchen Remodel over 100K
- Best Kitchen Remodel under 50K
- Best Bathroom Remodel over 50K
- Best Bathroom Remodel 26k-50K
- 2019 – Home Builders Association of Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards
- Remodel: Bathroom Judge’s Award
- Remodel: General Remodel President’s Award
- Remodel: Basement Finish Judge’s Award
- 2019 – Mouser Cabinetry Gold Club Achievement Award
- 2018 – Small Business of the Year – Commerce Lexington Inc.’s Salute to Small Business
- 2018 – 2009 GuildMaster recipient – GuildQuality
- 2018 – 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award winner
- 2018 – Norris “Pup” Robertson Builder of the Year Award
- 2018 – Home Builders Association of Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards
- Remodel: Bathroom Judge’s Award
- Remodel: Additions Judge’s Award
- Remodel: Kitchen President’s Award
- Basement: Finish Judge’s Award
- 2018 – Building Industry Association of Central KY Awards (Formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington)
- Best Whole House Renovation Under $250,000
- Best Bathroom Remodel over $50,000
- Best Kitchen Remodel $51,000-$100,000
- Best Kitchen Remodel over $100,000
- Best Whole House Renovation over $500,000
- Home Builders Association of Lexington (currently the Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky)
- 2015 Best Whole House Renovation
- 2015 Best Home Addition
- 2014 Best Kitchen Remodel
- 2013 Remodeler Member of the Year
- 2013 Best Kitchen Remodel
- 2013 Best Bath Remodel
- 2012 Best Home Addition
- 2012 Best Kitchen Remodel
- 2012 Best Bath Remodel
- 2011 Best Home Addition $100,000 – $250,000
- 2008 Best Website Remodeler
- 2008 Best Multimedia Campaign
- 2006 Best Kitchen Remodel
- 2006 Best Marketing Direct Mail Remodeler
- 2004 Brochure of the Year Remodeler
- 2002 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
- 2000 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
- 1999 Honor Merit Project Award
- 1999 Remodeler of the Year
- 1998 Outstanding Remodeling Project Award
- Home Builders Association of Kentucky Design & Remodeling Awards
- 2008 Remodeling Project of the Year
- 2008 Best Remodeling Project Kitchen over $75,000
- 2008 Best Remodeling Project over $500,000
- 2003 Judges Award for General Remodel Renovation
- 2003 President’s Award for Kitchen Remodel
- 2002 President’s Award for Additions2002 President’s Award for Additions
- 2002 Judge’s Award for Additions
- 2000 President’s Award for Exterior Remodeling
- 1998 Judge’s Award New Home Design 3,300 Square Feet and Up
- 2009 – Big 50 National Remodeler – Remodeling Magazine – Top 50 Remodeler
- 2007 – Outstanding Leadership Campaign for Kids – YMCA
- 2006 – Best Places to Work in Kentucky – Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
- Best Whole House 250k-500K
Community Involvement
We support charitable organizations such as:
- BIA Cares
- Building Institute
- Habitat for Humanity
- Bluegrass Tomorrow
- St Elizabeth Ann Seton
- Make A Wish
- DV8 Vocational Training
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- LexArts
- KY AmVets
- Toyota Bluegrass Miracle League
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Sacred Selections
- The Foster Care Council
- Lexington Junior League
- Technological Student Association
- Nathan Henry Burnett Foundation
- Big Blue Cancer Blast
- Delta Tau Delta Founders Day
- Eastern Little League
- Henry Clay Baseball
- Commonwealth Baseball Club
- Lafayette High Archery
- Lexington Public Library
- Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky (BIA, formerly the HBAL)
- REALTOR Community Housing Foundation (RCHF)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and Eastern Kentucky
- High Street YMCA
- Lexington Tree Board
- Associations Involvement
- Lexington Humane Society
- God’s Pantry Food Bank
- Girls on the Run
Associations Involvement
Both senior executives, Kyle Whalen and Rob Hundley, are active in the Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky, formerly the Home Builders Association of Lexington (HBAL). Kyle was HBAL’s President in 2009, Rob Hundley was HBAL’s President in 2013. Mr. Whalen served as President for the Home Builders Association of Kentucky in 2018 and 2019. Mr. Whalen and Mr. Hundley both have served or currently serve on numerous other boards.
Leadership is currently involved or has been involved with the following Associations:
- Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsor
- Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ Rating
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce
- Building Industry Association of Central Kentucky
- Home Builders Association of Lexington
- BIA Remodelers Council
- Home Builders Association of Kentucky
- National Association Home Builders
- Board of Directors – Lexington Home Builders Association
- Board of Directors – Home Builders Association of Kentucky
- Board of Directors – Realtor Community Housing Foundation
- Board of Directors – Habitat for Humanity
- Board of Directors – Eastern Little League
- Board of Directors – Henry Clay Baseball
- Board of Directors – YMCA
- Board of Directors – Library Board
Designations and Certifications
- Lead-Safe Certified Firm – Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- CGR (Certified Graduate Remodeler) from the National Association of Home Builders
- CAPS (Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists) from the National Association of Home Builders
- CGP (Certified Green Professional) from the National Association of Home Builders
- Pella Certified Contractor (PCC)
- AIA (The American Institute of Architects)
- LEED Green Associate
- Allied ASID
- ALA Lighting Specialist
- Certified Master Shingle Applicators through CertainTeed
- DuPont / Tyvek Certified Installer
- WinTeq Certified Window Installer
