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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida Hosts Elevate Awards Gala at Exclusive Luxury Residence in Panama City Beach

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida recently hosted the prestigious Elevate Awards Gala, a special celebration honoring the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Threshold Award Winners of 2023. This exclusive event brought together the top achievers from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida, recognizing agents who exemplify excellence and dedication in the real estate industry placing them among the top tier of the brand’s global network.

Partnering with Detailed Creative Company, Fisher’s Flowers, Swiftly Catered, Better Together Bar, Porsche of Destin, Katie Ott Harp, and Jim Ward Jazz, the Elevate Awards Gala was a spectacular affair filled with elegance and sophistication. The event took place at the exclusive Luxury Collection listing of the Delawalla Group, located in Panama City Beach. This residence, known as Villa Chimera, is a testament to authentic Italian design inspired by the classic Palladian villas of the Veneto in Italy.

The Elevate Awards Gala honored agents ranging from the Top ½ of 1% to the Top 14% of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, including recipients of the Honor Society, Leading Edge Society, President’s Circle, and Chairman’s Circle Gold/Platinum/Diamond awards. Additionally, several agents were celebrated for their exceptional contributions and achievements within the company:


Jennifer Ledesma – Eileen Shaw Humanitarian Award

Angie Gibson – Rising Star

The Duran Group – Top Sales Team for Transactions

The Delawalla Group – Top Sales Team for Total Sales Volume

Anne Winicki – Top Agent for Total Sales Volume

Owned by the Durden family, Villa Chimera is a waterfront masterpiece situated on the West Bay waters of the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. Years in the making, this residence boasts architectural integrity and authenticity rarely found in modern construction. Owner Karen Durden's dedication to studying the style of Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio in Italy culminated in the realization of her vision, with Villa Chimera serving as a timeless homage to Palladio's iconic designs.

"We are thrilled to have hosted the Elevate Awards Gala at the exquisite Villa Chimera," said Jimmy Burgess, CEO at Berkshire Hathaway Beach Properties of Florida. "This event was a
celebration of excellence within our network, and Villa Chimera provided a picturesque and fitting setting for such a prestigious occasion."

For additional information regarding the Villa Chimera, please visit www.villachimera.com. For more information about Berkshire Hathaway Beach Properties of Florida and its luxury listings, please visit www.bhhsbeachproperties.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida is home to more than 250 agents in ten offices across Northwest Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast from St. George Island to Destin. Consistently recognized for its market-leading sales volume, Beach Properties of Florida is a proud member of the Berkshire Elite Circle, a prestigious designation given to the Top 50 companies in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network.

Founded in 2007 and joining as an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in 2016, the brokerage supports an impressive New Homes Division, exclusively offering new construction opportunities in KAIYA Beach Resort, Watersound Origins, Pinewood 30A, RiverCamps at Crooked Creek, Breakfast Point, and more.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida transitioned from an independently owned and operated member of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network to a wholly owned company by HomeServices of America in 2022. 

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