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Lee Evans Award - 2009
- For Management Excellence
  The Shinn Consulting Group

Ridgely Manor at Lake Smith, Virginia Beach
- Best Electronic Media Advertisement – Television – 2008
  Tidewater Builders Association
- Best Model Landscaping – 2007
  Tidewater Builders Association
- Award of Merit for Consistently Maintaining an Attractive and Litter Free Premises – 2007, 2008 and 2009
  The Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach Beautification Commission
- Honor Award for Superior Residential Development – 2009
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

North Trail at the Arboretum, Chesapeake
- Best Community – 100-250 Homesites – 2007
  Tidewater Builders Association

Ridgely Manor at Lake Smith, Virginia Beach
- Award of Merit for Consistently Maintaining Attractive and Litter-Free Premises - 2007
  The Council of Garden Clubs of Virginia Beach and
  The Virginia Beach Beautification Commission
- Best Model Landscaping - 2007
  Tidewater Builders Association
- Honor Award for Exceptional Residential Development - 2006
  City of Virginia Beach, Planning Commission

Certificate of Appreciation - 2007, 2005
- For dedication and enthusiasm in helping to keep Chesapeake beautiful – 2005 and 2007
  Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council

Cromwell Park at Salem, Virginia Beach
- Honor Award for Superior Residential Development – 2004
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

Red Mill Village, Virginia Beach
- Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Residential Development - 2004
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission
- Best Community - 100-250 Homesites - 2003
  Tidewater Builders Association
- Merit Award for Exemplary Residential Development – 2003
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

Southampton at Salem Springs, Virginia Beach
- Merit Award for Exemplary Residential Development - 2003
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

Columbus Station Apartments, Virginia Beach
- Award of Excellence - 2003, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1986
  Tidewater Builders Association/Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council
- Water Conservation Leadership Award - 1996
  City of Virginia Beach Public Utilities Department
- Best of the Beach Honorable Mention - 1995
  The Virginian-Pilot

Lee Evans Award
For Building Management Excellence - 1999
The Dragas Companies, Singular Award in the United States National Association of Homebuilders/Builder Magazine Only one developer in the nation is recognized with this award each year. In selecting The Dragas Companies, the judges committee commended the company for "thoughtfully designed communities, executed with quality and style, that make a lasting contribution to the fabric of the community."

Plantation Woods, Chesapeake
- Community of the Year - 1997, 1999
- Best Product - Detached - 1999
- Best Marketing Brochure Between $100–$150,000 - 1997
- Best Model Landscaping Between $100–$150,000 - 1997
- Best Interior Merchandising Between $100–$150,000 - 1997
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Asbury at Plantation Woods, Chesapeake
- Best Product - Attached - 1999
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Shearin Residence, Virginia Beach
- Certificate of Recognition for Exceptional Rural Residential Development - 1997
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

Wellington at Dam Neck, Virginia Beach
- Best Marketing Brochure Below $100,000 - 1996
- Best Model Landscaping Attached Below $100,000 - 1966
- Best Model Complex Attached Below $100,000 - 1996
- Best Interior Merchandising Attached Below $100,000 - 1996
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Lesner Pointe East Condominium, Virginia Beach
- Best Marketing Brochure Above $150,000 - 1996
- Best Marketing Brochure Above $125,000 - 1993
- Best Model Landscaping Attached - 1993
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council
- Design Award of Excellence for Outstanding Residential Development - 1993
  City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission

The Virginia Beach Habitat Enhancement Committee Certificate of Appreciation - 1994
In recognition for valuable contributions to Habitat Enhancement and Restoration Projects.

The Gables at Bellamy, Virginia Beach
- Best Interior Merchandising Attached - 1994
- Best Model Complex Attached - 1994
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Brenneman Farm, Virginia Beach
- Certificate of Honorable Mention for a Quality Residential Development
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Lake Smith, Virginia Beach
- Best Special Promotion - 1992
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council

Lake Smith/The Gables at Bellamy, Chesapeake
- Advertisement of the Year - Magazine Color -1991
- Advertisement of the Year - Black and White -1991
  Tidewater Builders Association/Sales and Marketing Council