May 6, 2005 Release: Immediate For: Stonefield Development Contact: Scott Curry or Scott Moore BP1PR (619) 523-0455 BUILDING INDUSTRY HONORS BOB PACK WITH 'BIG AWARD' Robert C. Pack, founder and CEO of Stonefield Development, was honored Thursday, May 5, with a BIG (Building Industry's Greatest) award for professional achievement in community affairs. The 15th annual BIG Awards of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County (BIA), took place at Paradise Point Resort & Spa on Mission Bay. Pack was presented with a gleaming BIG trophy as the individual who has accomplished exceptional achievements in community affairs. More than 800 industry professionals attended the recognition and fun social event with the theme of "Blackbeard's BIG Boondoggle." They wore a variety of pirate-era outfits. The BIG Awards recognize outstanding professional achievements in both individuals and companies of the building community in 19 categories. The BIA is a non-profit trade association that provides legislative advocacy, networking and industry communications to its 1,470 member companies and their 165,000 employees. This is not the first BIA recognition for Pack. In 2004, he was honored with the Builders Helping Neighbors community service award for his company's effort to rebuild 81 homes predominately in the Whispering Ridge neighborhood of Scripps Ranch that were destroyed by the county's devastating firestorms of October, 2003. It's considered the nation's largest such undertaking by one homebuilder in a disaster area. Pack said he is grateful and humbled by the building industry recognition. "We believe our social responsibility in the aftermath of a natural disaster is to bring a heartfelt compassion for survivors and share with them a vision for the community." One who agrees is Scripps Ranch homeowner and fire survivor Christian Anderson. He said, "We did our due diligence on Stonefield and found that Pack is highly regarded in the building industry for the highest standards of quality craftsmanship and providing customers with satisfaction. He's earned my loyalty and respect for only taking the high road." During the BIA's largest public event, Stonefield Development was awarded the prestigious Best of Show award (as well as best floorplan, best landscape and best pool) for its 7,615-square-foot villa, Palacio Pacifica at the Tour D'Elegance at Cielo in Rancho Santa Fe. In 2003, Stonefield received the Diamond Builder Award, given by the nation's leading home warranty company, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty. Of 15,000 enrolled in the program, only 41 have qualified as Diamond Builders. Pack has appeared in national publications extolling the virtues of being a socially responsible builder and he has addressed the BIA Annual Dinner in La Jolla. Stonefield builds custom and one-of-a-kind homes throughout Southern California in the $800,000 to $6 million price range. Currently, its San Diego division offers three new home communities in Rancho Santa Fe. For more information, call Stonefield Development at (858) 759-6115 or visit www.stonefielddevelopment.com. BACK