The 2025 Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) PRISM Awards didn’t just celebrate the best in South Florida design, they became a landmark night for SYZYGY Global. With 15 awards across design, craftsmanship, marketing, and industry leadership, we didn’t simply make an impression—we swept the room.
This year’s results speak to the heart of who we are: a team obsessed with thoughtful design, innovative technology, and a deep devotion to elevating luxurious outdoor living experiences. Every win reflects a different facet of our identity: from architectural mastery to brand storytelling to the powerful recognition of Professional Woman of the Year in Building.
Fifteen awards. One unforgettable night. And a brilliant reminder that when vision, craft, and technology move in harmony, extraordinary things happen.
Below is a closer look at the achievements that made 2025 a transformational chapter for SYZYGY Global.
The 2025 Gold Coast Builders Association (GCBA) PRISM Awards brought together the region’s most innovative builders, designers, and visionaries—and SYZYGY Global walked away with an extraordinary collection of honors. This year’s wins reflect the soul of our brand: thoughtful design, innovative technology, and a deep devotion to elevating luxurious outdoor living experiences.
From architectural excellence to marketing leadership to Professional Woman of the Year in Building that turns heads, each award shines a light on the talent, artistry, and innovation that define SYZYGY Global. We’re proud, we’re grateful, and we’re already dreaming bigger for next year.
Below is a look at the awards that made 2025 such a milestone moment.
Julie Hawbaker – Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder
One of the brightest highlights of the night: our Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder, Julie Hawbaker, was honored as Woman of the Year. Julie is a dynamic leader whose career reflects professional growth, industry innovation, and a commitment to community. She has transformed SYZYGY from a start-up company into the leader in luxury outdoor living solutions across South Florida, setting new standards in product quality, design excellence, and client service.
Graduating from the University of Alabama, Julie began her career with a global perspective—producing documentaries in South America, mastering multiple languages, and building cultural fluency. Relocating to South Florida, she co-founded SYZYGY Global and quickly expanded her expertise to include engineering, architectural design, construction management, and advanced business operations. She developed company-wide processes, implemented cutting-edge software systems, and built an infrastructure that supports scalability while preserving SYZYGY Global’s reputation for premium craftsmanship.
Julie has elevated industry standards by merging architectural beauty with functional innovation. She has introduced site-specific engineered structures with integrated smart sensors, precision-engineered louvers, and marine-grade powder coating—offering durable, sustainable solutions that redefine outdoor living. Beyond SYZYGY Global, Julie actively participates in community outreach, champions animal rescue causes, and mentors women entering the building industry, sharing her knowledge and experience to help them thrive.
Julie exemplifies what it means to be a Professional Woman in Building. Her journey is one of continuous growth, innovation, and leadership. She has broken barriers in a male-dominated field, built a company that leads in product and service excellence, and positively impacted her community. Her ability to balance technical expertise, creative vision, operational excellence, and compassionate leadership makes her an outstanding recipient of the Woman of the Year Award.
Ashley Stevenson – Director of Marketing
A major win for SYZYGY Global’s marketing vision: Ashley Stevenson was recognized with Platinum for her leadership, strategic insight, and creative direction. Ashley has redefined the company’s brand presence and digital performance through a blend of strategic vision, creative leadership, and data-driven execution. With over 15 years of marketing experience across manufacturing, home improvement, and luxury custom design industries, Ashley brings a rare combination of high-level strategy and hands-on execution to her role—driving measurable growth across all digital platforms and elevating SYZYGY’s position as the leader in luxury outdoor living solutions.
Chemel Residence
The Chemel residence presented an opportunity to reimagine a dated, inhospitable backyard into a luxurious, modern outdoor retreat. The property originally featured a dilapidated 1980s-era pool with a faux stone slide, overgrown landscaping, and unstable infrastructure that rendered the space unusable. SYZYGY Global transformed the neglected area into a tropical haven—blending modern pool design, custom pergola architecture, turf, and curated landscaping into a cohesive environment that redefined the homeowner’s connection to their space.
Christ Fellowship Church
Christ Fellowship Church envisioned an outdoor gathering space that could host large groups for worship, fellowship, and community events in comfort year-round. The challenge was to deliver a structure that not only offered weather adaptability and durability but also harmonized with the church’s existing architecture. SYZYGY Global’s custom-engineered R-Blade motorized louver pergola brought clean lines, marine-grade concealed hardware, and high-quality powder coating—transforming an open exterior space into a functional, beautiful, all-weather venue for public use.
Broken Sound Club
The Broken Sound Club, one of Boca Raton’s premier private clubs, required a full-scale remodeling of two critical member areas: the outdoor dining space at ZEST restaurant and the golf bays. Both spaces were underutilized and vulnerable to weather, limiting the club’s ability to maximize their potential. From outdoor dining to golf instruction, this remodel elevated two of the club’s most active spaces, transforming these areas into high-value, year-round destinations that deliver comfort, sophistication, and functional adaptability.
SYZYGY Global
The 2025 Pergola Collections brochure was created to present Azenco Outdoor’s product portfolio in a way that blends premium lifestyle branding with technical specifications. Designed as a sales and marketing tool for both B2B and B2C audiences, the brochure reimagines how outdoor structures are positioned—highlighting design elegance, functionality, sustainability, and innovation across the R-Blade, R-Shade, R-Breeze, K-Bana, R-Car, and K-Nopy collections.
Reale Residence
The Reale residence, a striking modern home in downtown Delray Beach, required a custom outdoor structure that elevated functionality while preserving its minimalist design. Located on a highly visible corner lot, the project demanded flawless architectural integration from every angle. Our firm designed and installed a site-specific engineered R-Blade pergola with concealed marine-grade hardware, ensuring the additions appeared blended seamlessly as though they were a part of the original build.
Carr Residence
The Carr residence required a custom outdoor solution that balanced beauty, performance, and privacy—while preserving unobstructed panoramic water views. The client envisioned two distinct indoor-outdoor spaces with the warmth of natural wood but without the upkeep. SYZYGY Global built two site-specific engineered R-Blade pergolas in aluminum wood grain, paired with a matching privacy wall. The result: an elegant, functional, and maintenance-free outdoor living environment seamlessly integrated into the home’s architecture.
John Iannotti – General Manager
A well-earned honor for John Iannoti, whose deep product expertise, client-first mindset, and commitment to service help define the SYZYGY Global sales experience. As General Manager of SYZYGY Global, John Iannotti has elevated the company’s operations, client experience, and project execution standards to an unprecedented level. With a distinguished background in elite hospitality management and construction project oversight, John blends customer-first service with operational precision, ensuring SYZYGY Global maintains its position as a leader in both innovation and client satisfaction.
Broken Sound Club
The Broken Sound Club sought to transform two underutilized outdoor spaces—the ZEST restaurant patio and the golf bays—into high-performing, member-focused destinations. SYZYGY Global delivered a site-specific engineered solution with R-Blade motorized louver pergolas, integrating clean architectural design with functional outdoor usability. By unifying the dining and recreation areas under a cohesive design language, the project enhances the club’s overall landscape and delivers year-round adaptability for members.
Broken Sound Club
The goal for the Broken Sound Club project was to reimagine an underutilized outdoor courtyard into a high-value, year-round event space that reflected the sophistication of the venue. The design needed to be architecturally harmonious, functionally versatile, and engineered for longevity in a coastal climate.
Broken Sound Club
The Broken Sound Club required a transformation of its outdoor amenities to elevate member experiences and maximize usable space. Our firm designed and installed custom-engineered R-Blade motorized louver pergolas over two distinct areas: the ZEST restaurant patio and the club’s golf bays. These installations seamlessly integrate with the existing architecture, creating a cohesive design language across the property while enhancing functionality, comfort, and year-round usability.
Chemel Residence
The Chemel residence underwent a complete backyard transformation, redefining a dated space into a luxurious outdoor living addition. The original area included a deteriorating 1980s pool with a 15-foot faux stone slide, unstable infrastructure, and overgrown landscaping. Our firm reimagined this environment as a modern tropical retreat featuring a redesigned pool, custom pergola, turf, and curated landscaping. The result is a functional and elegant outdoor extension that complements the home and enhances its livability.
Broken Sound Club
The Broken Sound Club, an exclusive private club in Boca Raton, FL, required a sophisticated outdoor solution to transform an open courtyard into a luxurious, revenue-generating event venue. Our firm designed and installed a site-specific engineered R-BLADE motorized louver pergola, featuring clean lines, concealed marine-grade stainless steel hardware, and the highest-quality European powder coating. The 46-second video captures the finished result in cinematic detail, highlighting how precision engineering and premium design create an adaptable, year-round outdoor space worthy of the club’s high standards.
Winning across marketing, craftsmanship, architecture, and leadership is a reflection of SYZYGY Global’s heart—our people, our passion for design, and our belief in creating spaces that inspire.
Here’s to every team member, partner, client, and visionary who helped make 2025 a year of extraordinary achievement.
And here’s to the beautiful work still ahead.
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