MAME Awards Recognition

Awards Recognition

The Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence (MAME) Awards recognize excellence in marketing, branding, merchandising, sales, and creative presentation across the homebuilding and real estate industries.

Hosted annually by the Triangle Sales & Marketing Council (TSMC), a committee serving the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, the awards celebrate professionals and companies that elevate how homes, communities, builders, and real estate brands are presented to the market. 

At The Real Estate Studio, we believe thoughtful branding and intentional presentation play a meaningful role in shaping the client experience, brand recognition, and long-term market perception. We are honored to have our work recognized through the MAME Awards.

About The MAME Awards

The MAME Awards bring together builders, developers, sales professionals, marketers, designers, and creative teams from across the Triangle region to recognize achievement throughout a range of categories related to new home sales and marketing. 

Within the industry, MAME recognition represents a respected benchmark for creative execution, strategic communication, visual presentation, and marketing effectiveness.

The awards highlight the collaborative work involved in shaping how new homes, communities, and brands are experienced both physically and visually across print, digital, and built environments.

Award submissions are reviewed through a structured judging process involving experienced professionals across marketing, sales, design, and the homebuilding industries. To support objective evaluation, judges are selected from outside the immediate Triangle market and review entries based on criteria such as creativity, execution, presentation quality, and overall effectiveness.

Categories of Achievement

Awards categories highlight community and company achievements throughout:

  • Branding and Identity
  • Print Collateral
  • Digital Marketing
  • Website Design
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Signage and Environmental Graphics
  • Architectural Design and Home Innovation
  • Interior Merchandising
  • Landscape Planning
  • Sales and Marketing Leadership

The Real Estate Studio Recognition

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Best Logo for a Company

The Real Estate Studio | Raleigh, North Carolina

The Real Estate Studio brand logo was recognized for its disciplined and scalable visual system designed to support consistency across digital, print, signage, recruiting, and luxury property marketing applications. 

Developed as more than a standalone logo, the logo system was intentionally structured to create long-term continuity across the Firm, our New Homes division, and every brand touchpoint while maintaining clarity, restraint, and adaptability as the company grows.

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Best Brochure for a Community

North Ridge | Raleigh, North Carolina

The award-winning community brochure was recognized for its editorial presentation, visual continuity, and ability to communicate the character of the residences through thoughtful storytelling, architecture-focused imagery, and refined marketing design.

Unlike a traditional large-scale new home development, the community was positioned as an infill opportunity within an established area, requiring a more nuanced approach to branding, presentation, and buyer communication. The brochure was intentionally designed to reflect both the architectural character of the home and the surrounding context of the community itself. 

Created to support both print and digital engagement, the piece functioned as a part of a broader experience designed to strengthen buyer connection while maintaining a refined and cohesive presentation across every touchpoint. 

The Poppy Brochure

Favorwood Court*
North Ridge | Raleigh NC

*This home is under contract

The Sterling Brochure

Haymarket Lane*
North Ridge | Raleigh NC

*This home is a private residence

The Studio Approach

At the Real Estate Studio, branding and marketing are approached as connected systems rather than isolated deliverables. 

Whether developing a brand identity, presenting a luxury property, or creating marketing materials for a new homes community, the focus remains the same: intentionality, clarity, consistency, and an elevated experience. 

THIS PHILOSOPHY INFLUENCES HOW WE APPROACH:
  • Visual Identity Systems
  • Print Collateral
  • Signage and Environmental Presentation
  • Digital Experiences
  • Property Marketing
  • Community Storytelling
  • Builder and Developer Marketing Strategy

Looking Ahead

We are grateful for the recognition received through the 2026 MAME Awards and honored to be included among so many talented professionals throughout the homebuilding and real estate industries. 

As The Real Estate Studio continues to grow, our commitment remains centered on thoughtful branding, hospitality-infused services, and refined systems designed to elevate how real estate is presented and experienced.