Carmel Builders was honored with a 2003 Gold Award for Kitchens in the $30,000 - $60,000 category. Gold awards are not granted in every Milwaukee NARI Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Award category. They are only awarded to projects the judges deem Gold caliber.

Milwaukee/National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) Home Improvement Council sponsors and produces the annual Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year Awards (WRA) program. A panel of experts from within the industry selected the winning entries in 21 categories. Winners are recognized by their peers for outstanding work during the previous year.

Entries were judged on craftsmanship, compatibility with the home, innovative use of materials, enhancement of the home's aesthetics and overall design. Awards were presented on Friday, January 20, 2004 at the Country Springs Hotel in Pewaukee.