The work behind
the recognition.

1993

Silent Rivers began in Des Moines in 1993. Follow the years to explore the company’s award history.

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From the Silent Rivers project archive

2 awards

2002

3 awards

2003

4 awards

2004

From the Silent Rivers project archive

13 awards

2005

9 awards

2006

3 awards

2007

From the Silent Rivers project archive

8 awards

2008

3 awards

2009

9 awards

2012

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2 awards

2014

2 awards

2015

2 awards

2016

From the Silent Rivers project archive

1 award

2018

4 awards

2022

3 awards

2023

From the Silent Rivers project archive

6 awards

2024

6 awards

2025

2 awards

2026

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2002 · Chrysalis 2002 Regional Winner Best Deck/Porch over $20,000
2002 · Qualified Remodeler 2002 Remodeling Master Awards Second Place Whole House Below $200,000
2003 · Chrysalis 2003 Regional Winner Best Residential Historic Renovation over $200,000
2003 · Qualified Remodeler 2003 Master Design Awards First Place Whole House $200,000 – $500,000
2003 · Remodeling 2003 Design Awards Honorable Mention Design/Build Over $250,000
2004 · Chrysalis 2004 Midwest Regional Winner Remodeler of the Year
2004 · Chrysalis 2004 Iowa Winner Remodeler of the Year
2004 · Chrysalis 2004 Regional Winner Best Deck/Porch
2004 · Chrysalis 2004 Special Award Kitchen Remodel $40,000 – $75,000
2005 · Chrysalis 2005 Midwest Regional Winner Remodeler of the Year
2005 · Chrysalis 2005 Iowa Winner Remodeler of the Year
2005 · Chrysalis 2005 Special Award Whole House Remodel $200,000 – $500,000
2005 · NARI 2005 CotY (Contractor of the Year) National Winner Entire House $250,000 to $500,000
2005 · NARI 2005 Regional Contractor of the Year Winner Entire House $250,000 to $500,000
2005 · Professional Remodeler 2005 Best of the Best National Award Whole House $251,000 to $500,000
2005 · Professional Remodeler 2005 Best of the Midwest Gold Award Outdoor Living
2005 · Professional Remodeler 2005 Best of the Midwest Gold Award Whole House $251,000 – $500,000
2005 · Professional Remodeler 2005 Best of the Midwest Gold Award Whole House $251,000 – $500,000
2005 · Professional Remodeler 2005 Best of the Midwest Gold Award Kitchen $51,000 – $100,000
2005 · Qualified Remodeler 2005 Master Design Awards Best of Show Over $200,000
2005 · Qualified Remodeler 2005 Master Design Awards First Place Whole House $200,000 – $500,000
2005 · Qualified Remodeler 2005 Master Design Awards Second Place Kitchen $50,000 – $100,000
2006 · Chrysalis 2006 Regional Winner Best Addition Over $250,000
2006 · Chrysalis 2006 Regional Award Best Room Addition Under $100,000
2006 · Chrysalis 2006 Iowa Winner Remodeler of the Year
2006 · NARI 2006 National Contractor of the Year Winner Residential Kitchen Over $100,000
2006 · NARI 2006 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Regional Winner Residential Kitchen Over $100,000
2006 · NARI 2006 Regional Contractor of the Year Winner Residential Addition Over $250,000
2006 · Professional Remodeler 2006 Best of the Best Gold Award Kitchen Over $100,000
2006 · Qualified Remodeler 2006 Master Design Awards Silver Winner Room Additions Over $100,000
2006 · Remodeling 2006 Big 50 Remodelers
2007 · Chrysalis 2007 National Award Remodeler of the Year
2007 · Chrysalis 2007 Regional Award Remodeler of the Year
2007 · Professional Remodeler 2007 Best of the Best Gold Award Kitchen Over $151,000
2008 · Chrysalis 2008 Regional Winner Whole House Remodel Under $200,000
2008 · NARI 2008 National Contractor of the Year Winner Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000
2008 · NARI 2008 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Regional Winner Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000
2008 · NARI 2008 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Regional Winner Residential Bath Over $60,000
2008 · NARI 2008 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Regional Winner for Residential Addition $100,000 to $250,000
2008 · Professional Remodeler 2008 Best of the Best Bronze Award Addition Under $200,000
2008 · Qualified Remodeler 2008 Master Design Awards Bronze Winner Whole House Under $200,000
2008 · Qualified Remodeler 2008 Master Design Awards Honorabe Mention Room Additions Over $100,000
2009 · Chrysalis 2009 Regional Winner Kitchen Remodel $50,000 – $75,000
2009 · Chrysalis 2009 Regional Winner Bath Remodel Over $60,000
2009 · NARI 2009 CotY (Contractor of the Year) Regional Winner Residential Bath Over $60,000
2012 · Qualified Remodeler 2012 Master Design Awards Honorable Mention Bathrooms Over $50,000
2012 · Preservation Iowa “Preservation at Its Best” Best Residential Project
2012 · Chrysalis 2012 Regional Winner Bath Remodel Over $60,000
2012 · City of Des Moines 2012 Excellence in Historic Preservation
2012 · Professional Remodeler 2012 Design Awards Gold Award Bathroom Under $30,000
2012 · Professional Remodeler 2012 Design Awards Gold Award Addition Over $150,000
2012 · Professional Remodeler 2012 Design Awards Bronze Award Kitchen $50,000 to $100,000
2012 · Qualified Remodeler 2012 Master Design Awards Bronze Winner Room Additions Over $100,000
2012 · Qualified Remodeler 2012 Master Design Awards Honorable Mention Bathrooms $30,000 – $50,000
2014 · Preservation Iowa 2014 Preservation at its Best
2014 · Qualified Remodeler Master Design Awards 2014
2015 · Professional Remodeler 2015 Kitchen Design Award – Bronze
2015 · Professional Remodeler 2015 Design Award – Project of the Year
2016 · Chrysalis 2016 Regional Winner Bathroom Remodel Under $50,000
2016 · Quality Remodeler 2016 Bronze Award Bathroom Remodel Over $75,000
2018 · Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics
2022 · dsmHOME Design Awards 2022 Silver Winner Large Kitchen
2022 · dsmHOME Design Awards 2022 Bronze Winner Dining Room
2022 · dsmHOME Design Awards 2022 Bronze Winner Small Kitchen
2022 · Best in American Living 2022 Silver Winner Kitchens $75,000 – $125,000
2023 · Chrysalis 2023 Regional Winner Whole House Remodel Under $400,000
2023 · Chrysalis 2023 Decade of Excellence Award
2023 · Qualified Remodeler Master Design Silver Award – Bathroom less than $50,000
2024 · dsmHOME Design Awards 2024 Gold Winner Decor: Specialty Room: Basement
2024 · dsmHOME Design Awards 2024 Bronze Winner Decor: Specialty Room: Bar or Wine Room
2024 · National Association of Home Builders – Best in American Living (BALA) Awards – Silver Remodeling: Aging in Place
2024 · NAHB – Best in American Living (BALA) Awards – Silver Historic Renovation / Restoration
2024 · Chrysalis Remodeling Awards 2024 Regional Award: Whole House Remodel under $500,000
2024 · Chrysalis Remodeling Awards 2024 Regional Award: Basement Remodel
2025 · Chrysalis Remodeling Awards 2025 National Award: Residential Specialty
2025 · NARI Remodeler of the Year Regional Winner Residential Historical Renovation / Restoration $250,000 and Over
2025 · Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines Home Show Expo – Second Place “Best Outdoor Living Space”
2025 · Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines Home Show Expo – Second Place “Best Landscaping”
2025 · Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines Home Show Expo – Third Place “Best Interior Design”
2025 · Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines Home Show Expo – Third Place “Best Craftsmanship”
2026 · dsm Magazine Home Design Awards 2026 Gold Winner: Indoor Living Space
2026 · dsm Magazine Home Design Awards 2026 Silver Winner: Historic Renovation / Restoration (50+ Years)