09/15/2025
2025 Umpqua Valley Showcase of Homes: Event Highlights and Winners
Thank You to Attendees and Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the 2025 Umpqua Valley Showcase of Homes this past weekend. Your presence and enthusiasm helped make the event a remarkable success. We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the home, landscaping, and accessory building sponsors for generously opening their locations and contributing to this year’s Showcase.
Award Winners
Congratulations are in order for the outstanding participants whose exceptional work was recognized by attendees:
• Scott Powell with Powell Plastering achieved a unanimous victory at the Heydon Rd. location, taking first place in three categories: Favorite Kitchen, Favorite Bath, and People’s Choice.
• Nick Kennaday with Kennaday Builders, LLC tied with Powell Plastering for first place in the Favorite Landscaping/Outdoor Feature category at the Lone Rock location.
• Kennaday Builders, LLC also earned second place at the NW Excello location for Favorite Kitchen, Favorite Bath, and People’s Choice.
• Elite Landscaping Services was awarded second place for Favorite Landscape at their Serengeti location.
Noteworthy Features and Feedback
Many attendees remarked on the uniqueness of Josh Weaver, JTW Construction's accessory building on Strickland Canyon Rd, describing it as a one-of-a-kind structure. Feedback from the event highlighted the enjoyment guests experienced while touring both landscape and accessory buildings, a feature new to this year's Showcase.
Special Recognition!
We would also like to congratulate Tom Leavitt for being selected as our passport winner for the wine tour, generously sponsored by Experience Umpqua.
Looking Ahead
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting the Umpqua Valley Showcase of Homes and are already looking forward to next year’s event. Thank you once again to everyone who made this gathering memorable.