December 1, 2008 – Rosa's 2008 Charity Gala and Golf Tournament

To benefit Kids Escaping Drugs to Phil Nanula Auction Chairman - With Special Thanks for your Dedication and Support.

September 11, 2008 – NYSERDA Excellence in Energy Performance Award

In recognition of the builder that achieved the highest average Home Energy Rating score combined with lighting and appliance energy savings. Presented at the New York State Builders show Empire State Plaza Convention Center Albany NY September 11, 2008

June 1, 2006 – Spirit of Teddi Humanitarian Award

Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes was awarded the "Spirit of Teddi Humanitarian Award" for his outstanding support of Camp Good Days & Special Times. Once again, with donations from their sub-contractors and suppliers, Essex Homes is managing the construction of a third "Dream House" to benefit Camp Good Days! The two previous Dream House projects of 2003 and 2005 rose over $270,000 for Camp Good Days enabling the completion of much needed renovations including the Camp’s Infirmary. Over 80 businesses donated and participated in these capital projects. "This is an enormous undertaking on Mr. Nanula’s and Essex Homes' part," said Lisa Donato, Regional Director of Camp Good Days, "We are in awe of his generosity and the support from each sub-contractor and supplier. Camp Good Days is beyond grateful for all the time, labor and talent everyone has put in to get this project off the ground."

January 1, 2006 – Outstanding Achievement award

Essex Homes received the Outstanding Achievement award for their commitment to all aspects of the New York ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes program, from consumer education and community involvement to diligence in building high quality energy efficient homes.

January 1, 2006 – Buffalo Niagara Builders Association Humanitarian Award

Presented to Philip J. Nanula for his admirable generosity and charitable contributions throughout all of Erie and Niagara counties. Essex Homes has also received other local recognition for their involvement in various organizations including the Boys and Girls Clubs, and Hospice, just to name a few.

March 1, 2004 – NYSERDA Award

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is pleased to announce that Essex Homes of Western New York earned top honors for outstanding achievement in residential energy efficiency at the Second annual New York Energy Star® for Homes Awards.


The Energy Star for Homes Awards were created to honor builders, contractors, home energy raters and trade allied organizations who are leaders in their field, as well as being participants of the Homes Performance with Energy Star and New York Energy Star Labeled Homes programs.

October 16, 2003 – Amherst Town Board Declared as Essex Homes Day in the Town of Amherst

For their completion of the Dream House and for their dedicated commitment to Camp Good Days and Special Times and to the Amherst community.

January 23, 2003 – Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club

Appreciation Award to Philip Nanula in grateful recognition of his outstanding contributions to the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club

January 1, 2003 – NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)

New York Energy Star Labeled Homes - Outstanding Achievement Award

January 1, 2002 – NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority)

New York Energy Star Labeled Homes – Outstanding Achievement Award

January 1, 2000 – Niagara County Builders Association Festival of Homes

Wildwing Preserve Best of Show – 3rd Place –Essex Homes

January 1, 2000 – Fast Track – Builder Magazine 4 consecutive years (From 2000-2003)

4 consecutive years (From 2000-2003) Essex Homes has been awarded National recognition in “Builder Magazine, a national publication for the home building industry, for the 4th consecutive year. In the September 2003 issue, Essex was among the 100 homebuilders listed as being one of the fastest growing builders in the Country on a list entitled “Fast Track”. Essex Homes earned their first placement on Fast Track in 2000, and have remained on the list ever since, with an impressive increase in both new home closings and increased revenues. They are the only builder in Western New York to receive this prestigious award four years in a row.

January 1, 1999 – Niagara Frontier Builders Association Builder of the Year Award

Presented to Philip J. Nanula – Essex Homes of WNY in recognition of Industry Excellence.

January 1, 1998 – National Sales & Marketing Awards "The Nationals" Silver Award

Presented by The National Sales & Marketing Council and WMC Mortgage Corp to Essex Homes of WNY in Recognition of Excellence for Buffalo News / Essex Homes Dream House Sweepstakes – Best Special Promotion

January 1, 1997 – Who's Who Among Outstanding Corporate Executives

Philip J. Nanula

January 1, 1996 – Buffalo News Creative Advertising Award

1st Place Classified Ad / Real Estate

January 1, 1995 – Best of Show – The Spectacular Spaulding Lake Home & Design Show

Essex Homes of WNY Lakestone Court

January 13, 1994 – Niagara Falls Boys and Girls Club

Community Service Award to Philip J. Nanula in honor of his distinguished and unselfish devotion to the Niagara Falls Boys & Girls Club

January 1, 1993 – Present - Top Home Builders in WNY – Business First List

Essex Homes has been ranked in the top 5 for the Business First list of the Top Home Builders in WNY every year since 1993.

January 1, 2008 - Hospice

January 1, 2007 - Kids Escaping Drugs

January 1, 2007 - Camp Good Days Dream House Project 2007 – Hamburg's Villas at Brompton

Located at 4702 Mosey Lane – Available for purchase $239,900!

The net proceeds of the 2008 project will support a new playground and pool renovations at Camp Good Days' 13 ½-acre recreational facility on the shores of Keuka Lake, in the Village of Branchport, NY. The Camp will be upgrading from the current wood and metal unit to a new, state-of-the-art plastic/fiberglass playground.

January 1, 2006 - Boys and Girls Club – Niagara Falls

January 1, 2005 - Camp Good Days Dream House Project 2005 - Lockport's Southwood

Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes was awarded the "Spirit of Teddi Humanitarian Award" for his outstanding support of Camp Good Days & Special Times. This prestigious award is named after Teddi Mervis, the daughter of Gary Mervis, Camp Good Days' Chairman and Founder. Gary started Camp Good Days in 1979 in honor of Teddi, who passed away from a malignant brain tumor. Phil Nanula also received the Humanitarian Award in November of 2005, from the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association for his admirable generosity and charitable contributions throughout Erie and Niagara County. The combined net proceeds between this year and 2003 exceeded $270,000.

January 1, 2003 - Camp Good Days Dream House Project 2003 – Amherst's French Landing

In 2003, the first DREAMHOUSE project netted more that $170,000 for Camp Good Days and helped support a new dining hall and heated dormitory facility. This enabled Camp Good Days to provide its programs all year round.