Stephen Holt Receives CHQ Land Bank's Bill Carlson Award
(WESTFIELD: N.Y) The Chautauqua County Land Bank celebrated their 10-year anniversary on Thursday the 29th from 4-6 at Johnson Estate Winery in Westfield NY. At their celebration they announced the creation of the Bill Carlson Partner of Distinction Award.
The Award is to recognize partners for extraordinary teamwork and alignment with the Land Bank Mission. The main goal of the Land Bank is to promote community and economic development through providing various programs to help address abandoned property issues. Through their programs, the land bank helps minimize negative impacts that vacant, abandoned, condemned, and foreclosed properties cause. The Land Bank works in partnership with community organizations and local municipalities to implement these programs. To date, the Land Bank has assisted in more than 120 demolition projects across the County, and facilitated the renovation of over 100 properties through their Sales 4 Rehab Program, with more Rehabs coming available in the next few weeks.
Gina Paradis, Executive Director of the land bank, presented the award at their anniversary event, saying, “Bill was not only a founding member of the land bank board , he was a trusted advisor and treasured friend”. The late William (Bill) Carlson served on the land bank board from its founding until his untimely passing. He was also an awarding winning REALTOR/ Associate Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate. Known for being humble and genuine, Bill’s mischievous smile and easy charm belied his solid work ethic and ambition. Bill was a longtime volunteer fireman, Drum Corp member, avid traveler, and passionate Buffalo Bills fan. He was a committed father and partner to his fiancé Leslie and continuously gave back to the community that he was so proud to call home.
The 2022 Award recipient was announced as Stephen Holt (Broker/ Owner of Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate). Holt worked with Carlson for years to help the Land Bank find qualified buyers and market and sell properties, advises the Land Bank on market dynamics, pricing and inventory issues, and continues that work today. When asked about the award Holt stated, “Just knowing Bill was a privilege; I’m grateful to the Land Bank for creating this award to preserve his memory and touched to receive it.”
The Chautauqua Land Bank is located at 214 Central Ave. Suite 213, Dunkirk, NY 14048. They can be reached at 716-969-7843. You can also find out more about them via their website https://chqlandbank.org/ or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/CHQLandBank/.
Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate is a locally owned Real Estate Brokerage that has served Chautauqua County for over 35 years. They have offices in Fredonia, Lakewood, and Mayville NY. For more information visit their website: https://howardhannaholt.com or their facebook https://www.facebook.com/howardhannaholtre.
Johnson Estate Winery was founded by Frederick Spencer Johnson in 1961, receiving New York Farm Winery License No. 2. It is the oldest continuously operating estate winery in New York State. It is located at its original location 8419 West Main Road (Route 20) Westfield, NY 14787 and can be found online at johnsonwinery.com