“I am honored by this recognition. We are the progress of the Dominican Republic; we are an important part of the Gross Domestic Product.” Fermín Acosta, the evening’s main award recipient.
SANTO DOMINGO– As the clock struck 7 PM last Friday, the 5th of this month, hosts Juana Aybar and René Castillo called on the guests to take their assigned seats. The long-awaited moment had arrived when Plusval Dominicana began to broadcast one of its historic programs, paying tribute to the men of the concrete block, cement, and rebar trades.
La Bodega was the chosen venue to open the curtain on the first edition of the recognition to which nearly 70 developers from Santo Domingo were invited to pay tribute to them for their contributions to the Dominican construction field.
Juan Chalas and Eros Caamaño opened the evening by recounting the early chapters of Plusval, illustrating to the audience its first steps and the strategies implemented to successfully bring to fruition the robust company they showcase today; while motivating the recognition of the evening, arguing the contribution that the construction sector generates in the Dominican economy.
This is how they called the other families who have joined the agency to the stage: Bienvenido Paulino, Mario Almonte, Robert De León, Anabel Martínez and the Santiago natives Edy Veras and Edy E Veras, thus completing the cast of hosts, who welcomed their guests and announced the journey of a night full of distinction and good memories.
Best Seller was the first category announced and awarded to projects that, due to their characteristics, received immediate acceptance from buyers and fell to Arai, Arago, Mirah, Statera Ethos, Torre AC 04, Prado Residence I, II and III, Bey Garden, Sea Dreams, Vista Alta and Paseo Del Prado.
The applause began and the second statuette arrived for Innovation of pioneering projects in their concept and execution: Samara Residence, Via Suites, Bolero 23, Avia, Prime Residence, Atlántica Tower, Torreco, Torres Le Villete, Aron Infinity and PS1-Mapel.
Mossal, led by engineer Juan Carlos Medina, was recognized as a Sustainable Project for the innovative inclusion of eco-friendly materials.
The changing urban ecosystem has given rise to a new concept of mixed-use developments, with both commercial and residential components. Eco 23 and Mayagüez stood out in this category.
Amid camaraderie, toasts, and exquisite drinks guided by a sommelier, the night progressed, and it was the turn of prominent developers: Architect Jorge Montalvo, President of ACOPROVI, as well as engineers Juan A. Chalas and Juan E. Chalas from Constructora C y J Ingenieros, Héctor Bretón, Pedro Jiménez, Jaime Vargas, Mario Valenzuela, Richard Steffan, and José Miguel Polanco.
Best Low Cost Projects, represented by Nelson de la Cruz and Alejandro Fondeur, and Revelation of the Year was awarded to Jordan Estévez.
It was an awards night for developers, and recognition was given to the real estate sector for construction companies such as YGEN Construction, Hermanos Maldonado, Mieses & Asoc., Promotora García Armenteros, Noval Properties, among others.
The moment of truth arrived, and veteran Bienvenido Paulino had the honor of presenting it. Fermín Acosta of Crisfer Inmobiliaria took to the stage to receive the main recognition of the evening, and as a pioneer and leader in the real estate market, he was distinguished as “Developer of 2021.”.
“I am honored by this recognition. We are the progress of the Dominican Republic, we are an important part of the Gross Domestic Product,” expressed an emotional Acosta, who highlighted the importance of the salesperson in the path of a project.
With gestures and hugs of gratitude, congratulations, an exquisite toast, a good saxophone and the promise of a second edition, that's how the night of the first installment of "Tributo Plusval" came to a close.
