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Edward J. Robson

Edward J. Robson isn’t just a leader in the homebuilding industry, he is a community champion. As the founder of the Robson Resort Communities, one of the nation’s most respected developers and builders, Ed has built a reputation for exceptional quality, innovative design, and a deep commitment to giving back. Ed’s dedication extends beyond brick and mortar, ensuring that the communities are not only beautiful places to live, but also thriving spaces that nurture connection and well-being.

There’s a great sense of pride when I drive through Sun Lakes each day to our corporate headquarters. With almost 20,000 people living here, it gives you perspective as to how far you’ve come.

- Edward J. Robson
Early Years

Ed exemplified excellence from an early age, displaying unmatched talent and determination in both athletic endeavors and the entrepreneurial arena. Ed rose to prominence as a star athlete on his high school, college and United States hockey teams.

  • During his senior year at Arlington High School, he was a starter on the school’s New England Championship Hockey Team.
  • At Colorado College, Robson remained dedicated to both hockey and baseball while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business & Banking.
  • Ed was recruited for Team USA in 1955 and played in the World Ice Hockey Championships held in West Germany.
  • In 1956, Ed was selected to become a member of the US Olympic hockey team.
  • Notably, he also devoted five years of service to the United States Marine Corps and obtained the rank of captain.
Career

Fueled by a vision of exceptional homes paired with world-class amenities at a competitive price, Ed leveraged his extensive experience in residential sales to build a thriving homebuilding company.

  • In the early 1960s, Ed began his real estate career with Coldwell Banker and joined the Del Webb Corporation shortly thereafter as Director of Corporate Sales.
  • Sensing terrific opportunities in Arizona’s real estate market, he and two associates left Del Webb and formed a real estate company.
    • River Bend in Bullhead City was their first development.
    • Pinewood, located south of Flagstaff, came next with more than 3.200 homesites sold.
  • In 1972, Ed, along with partners, started his first active adult community, Sun Lakes. This project sold approximately 10,000 homes and reached sellout success in 2006.
  • From the 1980s through the 2000s, Robson Resort Communities flourished, adding numerous 55+ communities to its portfolio across Arizona and Texas.

Today, more than 50,000 people call a Robson Resort Community home offering luxurious home designs, resort-style amenities, and an abundance of social opportunities. Ed’s success and longevity in the housing industry is a direct result of his passion for creating excellence in every Robson Resort Community.

Honors & Awards

Many honors and accolades have been bestowed over the past five decades to Ed Robson, his team, and the Robson Resort Communities for outstanding achievements including some of these below:

  • 55+ Builder of the Year, National Association of Home Builders
  • MAME Grand Award, Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
  • Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Arizona State University
  • Outstanding Business Leader, Northwood University
  • Doctor of Humane Letters, Colorado College
  • Icon of the Industry, National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Council
  • Semper Fidelis Award, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
  • Golden Hammer Award, Habitat for Humanity
  • Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award, Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
  • Nellie Jackson Award, Childhelp
  • Induction into his high school Hall of Fame in Arlington, Massachusetts – Robson’s personal favorite
Philanthropy

Beyond his professional and athletic achievements, Ed is known for his generosity, compassion, and unwavering dedication to philanthropy. He believes in giving back to the community and supports numerous charitable initiatives that touch the lives of many. Philanthropic efforts by the Robson family and their foundations include significant contributions to charitable causes including health-related and educational organizations such as:

  • Colorado College – The Ed Robson Arena, a 3,407-seat arena is approximately 120,000 square feet and includes competition space, lockers and restrooms, concessions, storage, and administrative offices. There is also a multipurpose space and outdoor patio for various events and student activities.
  • Arizona State University – one of the Founders for the Sun Devil Football Stadium Renovations, which provides a place with many amenities, a destination for students and the public.
  • Barrow Neuroscience Tower (and other renovation projects on the St. Joseph campus) – through the Pushing Boundaries capital campaign, Benefactors were recognized in particular areas of the campus – Ed’s “thank you” gift being the Ed Robson Family North Pavilion.
  • The Ed Robson Family Branch of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix is the premier provider of out-of-school time programs in some of the valley’s most deserving neighborhoods. Contributions were also made to Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona to help revitalize the Boys Hope home.

Other charitable organizations, among others, include:

  • Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
  • Phoenix Children’s Hospital
  • Wounded Warrior Project
  • Fresh Start – Visionaries Recognition
  • Crisis Nursery – Arizona
  • University of Arizona – LaNelle Robson Tennis Center
  • American Heart Association
  • Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Since 1972

In 1972, Edward J. Robson, Founder & Chairman of Robson Communities, Inc., began his legacy of creating exceptional retirement communities for active adults. Today, more than 50,000 people call a Robson Resort Community home. Each Robson Resort Community combines a beautiful setting with visionary homes, impressive amenities and countless social opportunities.

When I go into a clubhouse, homeowners will come up to me and thank me for building a wonderful place to live. It’s rewarding to know that you’ve made a positive impact on people’s lives.

- Edward J. Robson
1970s

The concept of providing active adults a resort lifestyle was pioneered by Ed Robson in the early ’70’s. Robson acquired 2,560 acres of farmland in a limited partnership for the Sun Lakes development near Chandler, Arizona, in 1972. Initially, the partnership only sold lots and mobile homes in order to compete with Sun City. Robson survived the energy crisis in the mid-seventies and bought out his partners.

In late 1976, Robson made the decision to switch from offering mobile homes to on-site built single family homes. Sun Lakes continued to flourish during the next two decades despite record-high interest rates in the early 1980s and the downturn in the housing market in the late 1980s/early 1990s. Now sold-out, Sun Lakes is comprised of approximately 10,000 homes, five golf courses, five country clubs, two shopping centers and a medical and education center.

1980s

Recognizing the development potential of the Tucson area, SaddleBrooke opened in 1987, the second Robson Resort Community in Arizona. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, SaddleBrooke showcases panoramic mountain views, stunning high-Sonoran desert terrain, and world-class resort amenities. Close to 10,000 people currently live at SaddleBrooke, which features 63 holes of golf, three country clubs, the DesertView Sports Club & Performing Arts Center, on-site convenience market & retail center, and an array of activities.

After weathering the savings & loan crisis of the late 1980s, SunBird, located in Chandler, Arizona, was acquired from the REO portfolio of a St. Louis savings and loan institution in 1989. This active adult community, which features an 18-hole executive golf course and a 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, was sold-out in 1998 with more than 1,600 homes built.

1990s

The next development in Metro Phoenix was PebbleCreek, a Robson Resort Community located in the city of Goodyear. Launched in 1993, PebbleCreek helped establish the southwest valley of Phoenix as a popular destination for homebuyers in the 1990s. More than 10,000 homeowners currently call PebbleCreek home and enjoy a variety of resort-style amenities including 54 holes of championship golf, two country clubs, state-of-the-art Sports & Aquatics facilities featuring a 20-court Pickleball complex and a Performance Arts Theater featuring local and national acts.

Quail Creek, located in southern Arizona, was acquired in the summer of 1999 and had sold less than 100 homes in ten years. After developing new products, amenities and activities, Quail Creek has sold more than 2,000 homes. Amenities now include 27 holes of championship golf, a luxurious clubhouse, restaurant, indoor & outdoor sports facilities showcasing 16 Pickleball courts and a Creative Arts & Tech Center, all with the Santa Rita Mountains providing a picturesque backdrop.

2000s

After many years of extensive research and feasibility studies in the Texas market, the first Robson Resort Community opened outside of Arizona, in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with the official grand opening in May 2001. Robson Ranch, located south of Denton off I-35W, is now home to more than 4,500 homeowners who enjoy Texas retirement community living with resort-style amenities including championship golf, fitness, sports, creative arts, and much more.

In 2004, The Preserve at SaddleBrooke was unveiled, located within the northern section of SaddleBrooke in North Tucson. The Preserve offers the pinnacle of country club living with luxurious homes situated on premium homesites, world-class amenities and dramatic mountain views of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

With Sun Lakes near sell-out status, Robson Ranch Arizona was launched in August 2005 to meet the housing demand for active adults in the southeast area of metro Phoenix. Situated in the Eloy/Casa Grande area, Robson Ranch Arizona offers an abundance of social and recreational opportunities. Multi-million dollar amenities include the Ranch House, spanning 39,000 sq. ft. under roof, the Sports & Aquatics complex, championship golf, pro shop, restaurant, softball, 16 Pickleball courts and more.

In 2008, SaddleBrooke Ranch opened just north of Tucson, just a few miles from its sister community, SaddleBrooke. Beautiful mountain vistas from almost every direction provide a scenic backdrop to luxury homes and stunning resort-style amenities. In addition to championship golf, walking trails and La Hacienda Club featuring indoor & outdoor pools, fitness center, Bistro, multi-purpose rooms and spa, SaddleBrooke Ranch currently showcases the largest pickleball complex in Southern Arizona with 24 courts.

2010s

An extensive selection of new amenities was introduced at several Robson Resort Communities to provide homeowners an exceptional resort-style environment.

In 2010, La Hacienda Club opened at SaddleBrooke Ranch offering a wealth of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, the fully equipped Viva Fitness Center, tennis and Pickleball courts, Esperanza Spa, and so much more.

Quail Creek expanded its fitness facilities with the debut of Anza Athletic Club in 2011. The state-of-the-art facility features cardio and weight machines, multi-purpose fitness studios, and a wellness room. In addition, a Pickleball complex made its debut at Quail Creek in 2013 featuring 16 courts, ramada and restrooms.

Significant amenities were added in 2015 at Robson Ranch Arizona, PebbleCreek and Quail Creek. The stunning Ranch House is the newest social hub at Robson Ranch Arizona and features the Hermosa ballroom/auditorium with stage, multi-purpose room, lounge and coffee bar, a private dining room and more. In addition, the fitness center was completely renovated at Robson Ranch Arizona featuring the latest in exercise equipment. At PebbleCreek, an additional 12 Pickleball courts were completed bringing the total to 20. Plus, this community welcomed a new dog park, fitness studios, two additional tennis courts and the beautiful Oasis Pool complex. At Quail Creek, the impressive Creative Arts & Technology Center, spanning 12,348 sq. ft., opened its doors featuring a variety of rooms catering to the homeowners’ artistic aspirations.

SaddleBrooke Ranch received an extensive amenities expansion in 2016 which further provides both current and future residents with the ultimate active adult resort lifestyle. The amenities expansion includes a 24 court Pickleball Complex with 12-lighted courts and a ramada with restrooms, dog park, and pro shop featuring a putting green, driving range, and practice bunker. A Creative Arts & Tech Center opened in July 2018. In addition, a well-appointed Clubhouse with ballroom/auditorium with stage, full-service grille and bar, private dining room, and relaxing fireside lounge area opened October 2018.

At the Texas retirement community, Robson Ranch, the Wildhorse Grill made exciting additions including a new dining room, centralized bar with wrap-around seating for 16 along with additional table seating, extended patios, an expanded kitchen, and covered BBQ area. The expansion also includes an event lawn with gazebo – the perfect place for a variety of social activities, parties, weddings and get-togethers that will serve the needs of this growing 55 plus community. Other new amenities include an expansion of pickleball facilities with the community now boasting 16 outdoor courts. Plus, an additional nine holes were added to the Wildhorse Golf Club.

2020s

Ed’s Dogs, a casual dining option that serves a variety of gourmet hot dogs and much more opened at SaddleBrooke Ranch in 2020. Conveniently located within the community, Ed’s Dogs is a favorite for active adults looking for a quick bite. A Community Garden opened at SaddleBrooke Ranch in 2021 and includes 110 individual 4 ft x 8 ft boxes for homeowners to lease on an annual basis. The Community Garden also features material boxes, a storage shed, and shade ramada. In addition, SaddleBrooke Ranch opened two new tennis courts, and four bocce ball courts with a ramada and storage area.

Quail Creek’s Madera Clubhouse was made even more impressive in 2020. The revitalization of this luxury amenity included fresh new paint color, all new flooring throughout the majority of the clubhouse, new decorative LED light fixtures, additional furniture incorporated with existing pieces, plus more.

In 2022, the Robson Resort Communities celebrated its 50th Anniversary. Since 1972, the Robson Resort Communities have offered active retirement living for 55+ adults with new homes, high-end amenities, and activities for active adults. Learn more now about the first fifty years of the Robson Resort Communities here.

Award Winning Living

Over the past few decades, the Robson Resort Communities have received rave reviews, accolades and top honors from industry leaders such as award-winning architects, leading editors and business experts, each of which inspires the company to continually pursue innovation.

It is truly rare to find a home builder which excels in each phase of the home purchase and ownership experience!

- EDWARD J. ROBSON

NAHB Best 55+ Builder of the Year Award

Robson Communities has been named the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) “Best 55+ Builder of the Year” in 2020 as well as in 2017. This award reflects Robson Resort Communities’ continued dedication to developing and building exceptional communities for 55+ active adult buyers.

MAME Awards

The Home Builders Association of Central Arizona has recognized Robson Resort Communities with two Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) awards this year in the active adult home category. In addition, Robson Resort Communities earned the prestigious Grand Award as “Builder of the Year” in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

2022 Eliant HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

Robson Resort Communities earned multiple honors at the 2022 Annual Eliant HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards for its commitment to providing quality purchase and ownership experiences. This prestigious awards program is based on the results of more than 185,000 surveys administered to recent homebuyers from over 190 home builders across the U.S.

2024 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Industry Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Silver Award

  • Detached Home for 55+ Buyer – Robson Ranch Arizona – Avalon Model
  • Detached Home for 55+ Buyer – Robson Ranch Texas – Magnolia Model
  • Print Advertisement for 55+ Buyer – Where Fun Never Retires Campaign
  • Digital Advertising for 55+ Buyer – Robson Resort Communities Website
Association
Eliant
Award
2024 Annual HomeBuyer's Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Award in the following category:

  • Robson Resort Communities – Highest Percentage of Sales from Referrals as a high-volume home builder

Design Representative of the Year Award:

Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #70 – Robson Resort Communities
2023 - Awards and Honors
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Product and Interior Merchandising (MAME) XXXVII
  • Active Adult Home of the Year – Robson Ranch Arizona – Avalon Home Design
  • Best Interior Merchandising of a 55+ Active Adult Home Plan – Robson Ranch Arizona – Bali Home Design
  • Best Architectural Design of a 55+ Active Adult Home Plan – Robson Ranch Arizona – Avalon Home Design
Association
National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Industry Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Gold Award

Silver Award

  • Interior Merchandising – Robson Ranch Texas, Harmony Model
  • Integrated Marketing Strategy or Campaign – “Live Life Inspired” for Robson Resort Communities
  • Print Ad – Sales Brochure – SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Social Media – Robson Resort Communities
  • Website – Robson Communities, Inc.
Association
Eliant
Award
2023 Annual HomeBuyer's Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Award in the following category:

  • Robson Resort Communities – Highest Percentage of Sales from Referrals as a high-volume builder

Top 10 Design Representatives of the Year Award:

  • Brandee Tweten – Quail Creek – Design Group B – High Responses
Association
Ideal Living
Award
“100 Best Places to Live”
Association
Phoenix Business Journal
Award
Largest Phoenix Area Veteran-Owned Businesses
  • #2 – Robson Communities, Inc
Association
55Places
Award
Top Active Adult Home Builders
  • #5 – Robson Resort Communities
Association
55Places
Award
55 Best 55+ Communities
  • #17 – PebbleCreek
  • #46 – Robson Ranch Arizona
Association
55Places
Award
Top 10 Impressive 55+ Golf Communities
  • Robson Ranch – Eloy, AZ
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #70 – Robson Resort Communities
2022 - Awards and Honors
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) XXXVI
  • Best Architectural Design – Detached Home – 2,000 to 2,500 sq. ft. – Robson Ranch Arizona – Vienta Home Design 2,308
  • Best Architectural Design – Active Adult Home Plan – under 1,800 sq. ft. – Robson Ranch Arizona – Capri Home Design 1,236
  • Best Architectural Design – Active Adult Home Plan – 1,800 – 2,500 sq. ft. – PebbleCreek – Mira Home Design 2,271
Association
Eliant
Award
2022 Annual HomeBuyer’s Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Awards in the following categories:

  • Highest Percent of Sales from Referrals as a high-volume builder
  • The “Eliant” Award for Overall Home Purchase & Ownership Experience for a single division

Design Representative of the Year Awards:

  • Third Place – Kelly Weese – Robson Ranch Arizona
  • Fourth Place – Melissa Rasmussen – PebbleCreek
Association
Phoenix Business Journal
Award
Largest Phoenix Area Veteran-Owned Businesses
  • #3 – Robson Communities, Inc
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #80 – Robson Resort Communities
2021 - Awards and Honors
Association
Eliant
Award
25th Annual HomeBuyer's Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Awards for builders closing more than 276 homes in the following categories:

  • Purchase Experience
  • Design Experience
  • Highest Percentage of Sales from Referrals
  • Design Representative of the Year, Jessica Collins of PebbleCreek – 3rd Place TIE

Top 10 Finish Awards for builders closing more than 125 homes in the following categories:

  • Design Representative of the Year, Melissa Rasmussen of PebbleCreek – 1st Place
  • Construction Representative of the Year, John Orlandi of Robson Ranch Texas – 2nd Place TIE
Association
Phoenix Business Journal
Award
Largest Phoenix Area Veteran-Owned Businesses
  • #3 – Robson Communities, Inc
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #77 – Robson Resort Communities
Association
55Places
Award
25 Best-Reviewed Communities on 55places.com
  • #7 – Robson Ranch Arizona
Association
55Places
Award
100 Most Popular 55+ Communities
  • #59 – Robson Ranch Arizona
  • #65 – Robson Ranch Texas
Association
55Places
Award
4 Popular Gated 55+ Communities in DFW
  • Robson Ranch – Denton, TX
Association
55Places
Award
6 Great Gated 55+ Communities Near Phoenix
  • PebbleCreek – Goodyear, AZ
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
Association
55Places
Award
Best-Selling Active Adult Communities in Texas
  • #5 – Robson Ranch Texas
2020 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Industry Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Gold Award

  • Builder of the Year, Robson Communities
  • Detached Home up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. – Quail Creek, Mandara Model
  • Detached Home 2,501-3,000 Sq. Ft. – SaddleBrooke Ranch, Avalon Model
  • Detached Home over 3,000 Sq. Ft. – The Preserve at SaddleBrooke, Bacara Model
  • Attached Home up to 1,700 Sq. Ft. – Quail Creek, Cholla Model
  • Clubhouse or Amenity Center over 200 Homes Community, SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Indoor Common or Amenity Space – Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek
  • Interior Merchandising of a Model over 3,000 Sq. Ft. – The Preserve at SaddleBrooke, Bacara Model
  • Online Marketing Campaign – “Live Life Inspired” for Robson Communities
  • Print Ad – “Boom” for Robson Communities
  • Websites – Robson Communities

Silver Award

  • For Sale Community over 200 Homes – Robson Ranch Texas
  • For Sale Community over 200 Homes – SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Detached Home 2,001-2,500 Sq. Ft. – PebbleCreek, Solaris Model
  • Attached Home up to 1,700 Sq. Ft. – Quail Creek, Ocotillo Model
  • Interior Merchandising of a Model 2,501-3,000 Sq. Ft. – SaddleBrooke Ranch, Avalon Model
  • Integrated Marketing Strategy or Campaign – “Live Life Inspired” for Robson Communities
  • Independent Living Community – Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek
  • Sales or Marketing Event – “Paperback Writer – The Complete Beatles Experience” for Robson Communities
  • Lifestyle Program – “Health and Wellness” for Robson Communities
Association
Eliant
Award
24th Annual HomeBuyer's Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Awards for builders closing more than 276 homes in the following categories:

  • Top 10 Finish award as a single division builder for overall purchase and ownership experience.
  • Design Experience
  • Percentage of Sales from Referrals
  • First-Year Quality

Specific recognition and congratulations go to:

  • Sales Representative of the Year, Doug Taylor of PebbleCreek – Top 10 Finish/High Volume Survey Response rate
  • Design Representative of the Year, Katie Thompson of Quail Creek – 3rd Place/Medium Volume Survey Response rate
  • Design Representative of the Year, Megan Lopez of Robson Ranch Texas – 3rd Place/ Medium Volume Survey Response rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, Kevin Kingsley of PebbleCreek -3rd Place/ Medium Volume Survey Response rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, Justin Fernandez of PebbleCreek – Top 10 Finish/ Medium Volume Survey Response rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, John Orlandi of Robson Ranch Texas – Top 10 Finish/ High Volume Survey Response rate
  • Customer Service Representative of the Year, Chad Williams of PebbleCreek, 5th Place/ High Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Customer Service Representative of the Year, Bill Frey of Robson Ranch Texas – Top 10 Finish/ High Volume Survey Response Rate
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #65 – Robson Resort Communities
Association
55Places
Award
100 Most Popular 55+ Communities
  • #22 – PebbleCreek
Association
55Places
Award
50 Best-Selling Age Restricted Communities
  • #4 – Robson Ranch Texas
  • #15 – Robson Ranch Arizona
  • #45 – SaddleBrooke Ranch
2019 - Awards and Honors
Association
Eliant
Award
23rd Annual HomeBuyer's Choice Awards

Top 10 Finish Awards for builders closing more than 276 homes in the following categories:

  • Top 10 Finish award as a single division builder for overall purchase and ownership experience.
  • Design Experience

Specific recognition and congratulations go to:

  • Sales Representative of the Year, Linda Drinkwater of Robson Ranch Texas – Honorable Mention based on a High Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Design Representative of the Year, Melissa Rasmussen of PebbleCreek – 2nd PLACE – based on a Medium Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Design Representative of the Year, Kelly Weese of Robson Ranch Arizona – Honorable Mention – base on a Medium Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Design Representative of the Year, Deana Ronquillo of SaddleBrooke Ranch – Honorable Mention – base on a Medium Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, Pat Myers of PebbleCreek – 2nd PLACE – based on a Medium Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, Dave Wimett of Robson Ranch Texas – 2nd PLACE – based on a High Volume Survey Response Rate
  • Construction Representative of the Year, John Orlandi of Robson Ranch Texas – 3rd PLACE – based on a High Volume Survey Response Rate
Association
Where to Retire Magazine
Award
50 Best Master-Planned Communities
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
  • Robson Ranch Texas
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Builder 100 – #61 – Robson Resort Communities
2018 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Industry Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Gold Award

  • Sonrisa Model at The Preserve at SaddleBrooke Detached Home (Over 3,000 Sq. Ft.)

Silver Award

  • Tesoro Model at Quail Creek Detached Home (2,001 – 2,500 Sq. Ft.)
  • Aubrey Model at Robson Ranch Texas Detached Home (2,501 – 3,000 Sq. Ft.)
  • Aria Model at SaddleBrooke Ranch Attached Home
  • Fresco Model at PebbleCreek Interior Merchandising of a Model (2,001 – 2,500 Sq. Ft.)
  • Tesoro Model at Quail Creek Interior Merchandising of a Model (2,001 – 2,500 Sq. Ft.)
  • Aubrey Model at Robson Ranch Texas Interior Merchandising of a Model (2,501 – 3,000 Sq. Ft.)
  • Sonrisa Model at The Preserve at SaddleBrooke Interior Merchandising of a Model (Over 3,000 Sq. Ft.)
  • Builder of the Year
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) XXXIII
  • Grand Award
  • Best Billboard
  • Best Ad Campaign by a Master Planned Community (DesertFest) – PebbleCreek (Special Recognition)
  • Best Detached Product Design for Homes from $350,001-$500,000 – PebbleCreek, 2,165 Solaris
  • Best Detached Active Adult Product Design under $300,000 – Robson Ranch Arizona, 1,997 Fresco
  • Best Detached Active Adult Product Design $300,000 and over – PebbleCreek, 2,313 Vienta
  • Best Outdoor Merchandising for Homes Under $450,000 – PebbleCreek, 2,020 Fresco
  • Best Outdoor Merchandising for Homes $450,001 to $700,000 – PebbleCreek, 3,077 Bacara
  • Best Sales Person of the Year with a Company Closing Less than 250 homes a Year – PebbleCreek, Doug Taylor
  • Administrative Team Member of the Year, Robson Resort Communities, Stacie Mikol
Association
ENERGY STAR®
Award
2018 ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes Market Leader Award - Robson Ranch Texas
2017 - Awards and Honors
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) XXXII
  • Grand Award
  • Best Magazine Ad
  • Special Recognition MAME Award – TV Spot
  • Best Outdoor Merchandising for Homes under $450,000 – PebbleCreek, Avalon model
  • Special Recognition MAME Award-Best Detached Active Adult Product Design Under $275,000-Robson Ranch Arizona, Pavona, 2,157 Plan
  • Rookie Sales Person of the Year
  • Administrative Team Member of the Year
  • Best Detached Product Design From Homes from $350,001 to $450,000-PebbleCreek, Avalon, 2,695 Plan
  • Best Attached Product Design, PebbleCreek, Lago, 1,737 Plan
  • Best Detached Active Adult Product Design $275,000 and Over, PebbleCreek, Bacara, 3,077 Plan
Association
Eliant
Award
21st Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

1st Place

  • Robson Resort Communities Arizona – First-Year Quality – High Volume Builders (276+ closing in 2016)

3rd Place

  • Robson Resort Communities Arizona – Design Selection Experience – High Volume Builders (276+ closing in 2016)
  • Robson Resort Communities Arizona and Texas- Overall Home Purchase & Ownership Experience
  • Robson Resort Communities Arizona – Purchase Experience – High Volume Builders (276+ closing in 2016)

Honorable Mention

  • Robson Resort Communities Texas – Construction Experience – Large Volume Builders (126-275 closings in 2016)
  • Robson Resort Communities Texas – Design Selection Experience – Large Volume Builders (126-275 closings in 2016)
  • Robson Resort Communities Texas – Purchase Experience – Large Volume Builders (126-275 closings in 2016)
Association
National Association of Home Builders 55+ Housing Industry Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Best 55+ Builder of the Year

  • Robson Communities

Gold Award

  • Montecito Model at Robson Ranch Arizona (Detached Home up to 1,700 Sq. Ft.)
  • Freedom Villa Model at Robson Ranch Texas (Attached Home 901 – 1,700 Sq. Ft.)
  • Legend Villa Model at Robson Ranch Texas (Attached Home Over 1,700 Sq. Ft.)
  • SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubhouse (Clubhouse On the Boards)
  • Sonrisa Model at The Preserve at SaddleBrooke (Detached Home On the Boards)
  • Sales Brochure, The Preserve at SaddleBrooke (Brochure)
  • DesertFest at PebbleCreek (Sales /Marketing Event)
  • Corporate Website, Robson.com (Builder)
  • Living Well at Robson Ranch Texas (Lifestyle Program)
  • Pickleball Complex at Robson Ranch Arizona (Outdoor Lifestyle Amenity)
Association
Where to Retire Magazine
Award
50 Best Master-Planned Communities
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
  • Robson Ranch Texas
2016 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Gold

  • The Ranch House at Robson Ranch Arizona

Innovation Achievement

  • Creative Arts & Technology Center at Quail Creek
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) XXXI
  • Grand Award
  • Best Detached Active Adult Product Design over $275,000 Robson Ranch Arizona – Verso 2,402
  • Best Detached Active Adult Product Design Under $275,000 Robson Ranch Arizona – Altura 1,956
  • Best Detached Product Design for Homes from $350,001 to $450,000 PebbleCreek – Sonata 2,541
  • Best Detached Product Design for Homes From $275,001 to $350,000 PebbleCreek – Sera 1,837
  • Best Detached Product Design for Homes Under $275,000 Robson Ranch Arizona – Altura 1,956
  • Best Interior Merchandising for Homes Under $275,000 Robson Ranch Arizona – Pavona 2,157
Association
Eliant
Award
20th Annual Eliant HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

1st Place

  • Construction Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • Overall First-Year Quality – High Volume Builders Category

2nd Place

  • First-Year Customer Service Experience – High Volume Builders Category

3rd Place

  • Design Selection Experience – High Volume Builders Category
Association
Ideal-Living Magazine
Award
Best of the Best List

Pebble Creek

  • Best Pickleball Clubs
  • Best Outdoor Living

The Preserve at SaddleBrooke

  • Best Mountain Views

Robson Ranch Arizona

  • Best Outdoor Living Designs
  • Best Design Center

Robson Ranch Texas

  • Best Tennis Courts
  • Best Pickleball Courts
  • Best Walking Paths

SaddleBrooke Ranch

  • Best On-Site Spa Facilities
  • Best Pickleball Courts
  • Best Nature Trails

Quail Creek

  • Best Social Calendars
Association
Golf Inc.
Award
Clubhouse of the Year Renovation - Robson Ranch Arizona
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S. - Robson Communities
Association
Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation
Award
Lee T. Hanley Community Leadership Award - Edward J. Robson
2015 - Awards and Honors
Association
Where to Retire Magazine
Award
50 Best Master-Planned Communities
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
  • SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Robson Ranch Texas
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Major Achievements in Merchandising Excellence (MAME) XXX
  • Best Detached Product Design Homes Under $300,000 (Verso, Robson Ranch Arizona)
  • Best Ad Campaign by a Home Builder
  • Best Television Ad

Finalist Awards

  • Best Design Center
  • Best Attached Product Design (Viva, PebbleCreek)
  • Marketing Manager/Director of the Year
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S. - Robson Communities
Association
Eliant
Award
19th Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

1st Place

  • Construction Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • Overall First-Year Quality – High Volume Builders Category
  • First-Year Customer Service Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • Design Selection Experience – Honorable Mention
  • The Purchase Experience
  • High Volume Builders Category
  • The ELIANT Award
Association
ENERGY STAR®
Award
Certified Homes Market Leader
  • Robson Resort Communities – Arizona
  • Robson Ranch Texas
Association
National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing

Gold Award

  • Sales/Marketing Event – DesertFest at SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Lifestyle Program – LifeLong Learning at PebbleCreek

Silver Award

  • Attached Home – Sagebrush Villa Model at Robson Ranch Arizona (Up to 1,800 Square Feet)
2014 - Awards and Honors
Association
Eliant
Award
18th Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

Robson Resort Communities 1st Place

  • Construction Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • First-Year Quality – High Volume Builders Category
  • The First-Year Customer Service Experience – High Volume Builders Category

Robson Resort Communities 2nd Place

  • Purchase Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • Design Selection Experience – High Volume Builders Category
  • Overall Home Purchase & Ownership Experience – Multi-Divisional Builders Honorable Mention
  • Percent of Sales from Referrals – High Volume Builders Catagory
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S. - Robson Communities
2013 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing Hall of Fame "Best in American Living" - Edward Robson, Robson Communities
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
50 Best Master Planned Communities
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
  • Quail Creek
  • SaddleBrooke Ranch
  • Robson Ranch Texas
Association
Eliant HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards
Award
17th Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards

1st Place

  • The Design Selection Experience – High Volume Builder Category
  • The First-Year Customer Service Experience – High Volume Builder Category
  • Overall First Year Quality – High Volume Builder Category

2nd Place

  • Homebuyers’ Ratings of ‘The Purchase Experience’ – High Volume Builders
  • The Construction Experience – High Volume Builders
  • The Construction Experience – High Volume Builders
  • High Percent of Sales from Referrals (31.0%) – High Volume Builders
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Hall of Fame Community - PebbleCreek
2012 - Awards and Honors
Association
Eliant
Award
16th Annual HomeBuyers’ Choice Awards "Highest First-Year Quality" - Robson Communities
Association
National Association of Home Builders’ 55+ Housing Council
Award
Best of 55+ Housing Awards “First Place - Best Clubhouse” – SaddleBrooke Ranch La Hacienda Club (over 5,000 Sq. Ft.)
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best in American Living (BALA) Awards “First Place - Best Clubhouse” SaddleBrooke Ranch La Hacienda Club
2011 - Awards and Honors
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Best Master Planned Communities – Short List
  • PebbleCreek
  • Robson Ranch Arizona
  • Quail Creek
  • Robson Ranch Texas
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Community on the Rise - SaddleBrooke Ranch
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Hall of Fame Community - SaddleBrooke
2010 - Awards and Honors
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Best Neighborhood - Robson Ranch Arizona
2009 - Awards and Honors
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Best Neighborhood - Quail Creek
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Master-Planned Communities (Southern AZ)
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Active Adult Communities
2008 - Awards and Honors
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Active Adult Communities
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Master-Planned Communities (Maricopa County)
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Master-Planned Communities (Southern Arizona)
Association
Professional Builder Magazine
Award
Housing Giants #67
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best of 55+ Housing Awards "Gold" - Home Design (over 2,400 sq. ft.)
2007 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best of 55+ Housing Awards "Gold" Clubhouse (Large)
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best of 55+ Housing Awards "Gold" Home Design (over 2,400 Sq. Ft.)
Association
Affiliated with Center of Creativity
Award
Telly Award – “PebbleCreek 2006” TV Spot
Association
Where To Retire Magazine – Editor’s Choice
Award
Hot Neighborhoods
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
100 Most Popular Places to Retire
  • Phoenix #1
  • Tucson #9
  • Eloy/Casa Grande #13
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
America’s 100 Best Master-planned Communities
Association
Arizona Republic
Award
Republic 100 – Arizona’s Largest Employers, Ranked #75
Association
Dallas Business Journal
Award
Most Active Metroplex Residential Communities - Robson Ranch Texas #20
Association
Business Journal Phoenix
Award
50 Arizona Corporate Excellence COS., - Robson Communities #9
2006 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best of 55+ Housing "Silver" Planned Active Adult Clubhouse (Large)
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S.
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Active Adult Communities
Association
Professional Builder Magazine
Award
Housing Giants #69
2005 - Awards and Honors
Association
Affiliated with Center of Creativity
Award
Telly Award “Robson Ranch…A Life as Big as Texas” Marketing Video
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S.
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Active Adult Communities
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Top 100 Best Master-Planned Communities
Association
Professional Builder Magazine
Award
Housing Giants #49
Association
Arizona Business Journal
Award
ACE Award “Top 50 Private Companies” - Robson Communities #6
2004 - Awards and Honors
Association
Bridgton Academy
Award
Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame - Edward J. Robdon
Association
Arizona Business Journal
Award
ACE Award “Top 50 Private Companies” - Robson Communities #7
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
"Platinum" Best Large Community Amenities
Association
Affiliated with Center of Creativity
Award
Telly Award “Find Your Place in the Sun” National Marketing Video Telly Award
Association
Arizona Newspapers Association
Award
Excellence in Advertising "First Place"
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Retirement Communities
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S.
2002 - Awards and Honors
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Ranking Arizona #1 Master-planned Community in Tucson
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Retirement Communities
2003 - Awards and Honors
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Top 100 Master-Planned Communities
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Retirement Communities
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S.
2001 - Awards and Honors
Association
Builder Magazine
Award
Top 100 Builders in the U.S.
Association
Professional Builder Magazine
Award
“Giant 400” Robson Communities #46
Association
Arthur Anderson’s
Award
“Arizona 100” Robson Communities #9
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities - Robson Communities Arizona
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
Arizona’s Top Ten Retirement Communities
2000 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Conference for Community and Justice
Award
Human Relations Award - Edward & Michelle Robson
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
#1 Retirement Community - Robson Community
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Top 100 Master-Planned Communities
1999 - Awards and Honors
Association
National Conference for Community and Justice
Award
Human Relations Award - Edward & Michelle Robson
Association
Arizona Business Magazine
Award
#1 Retirement Community - Robson Community
Association
Where To Retire Magazine
Award
Top 100 Master-Planned Communities
1998 - Awards and Honors
Association
Northwood University
Award
Outstanding Business Leader - Edward J. Robson
Association
Westmarc Awards
Award
Best In The West "Honorable Mention" PebbleCreek
Association
New Choices Magazine, a Publication of Reader’s Digest
Award
Top 20 Retirement Communities in America - SaddleBrooke
1997 - Awards and Honors
Association
Newcomer Society of the United States
Award
Newcomer Society Honor
Association
New Choices Magazine, a publication of Reader’s Digest
Award
Top 20 Retirement Communities in America
  • Sun Lakes
  • PebbleCreek
  • SaddleBrooke
1996 - Awards and Honors
Association
Ernst & Young
Award
Entrepreneur of the Year – Real Estate/Construction - Edward J. Robson
Association
New Choices Magazine, a publication of Reader’s Digest
Award
Top 20 Retirement Communities in America
  • Sun Lakes
  • PebbleCreek
  • SaddleBrooke
1995 - Awards and Honors
Association
New Choices Magazine, a publication of Reader’s Digest
Award
Top 20 Retirement Communities in America
  • Sun Lakes
  • PebbleCreek
  • SaddleBrooke
1994 - Awards and Honors
Association
ASU’s College of Business
Award
Entrepreneur of the Year - Edward J. Robson
Association
American Subcontractor’s Association of Arizona
Award
Project of the Year
Association
National Association of Homebuilders & National Council on Seniors
Award
Silver Seal Award
Association
U.S. President’s Council on Fitness
Award
Silver Eagle Award
Association
New Choices Magazine, a publication of Reader’s Digest
Award
Top 20 Retirement Communities in America
  • Sun Lakes
  • PebbleCreek
  • SaddleBrooke
1993 - Awards and Honors
Association
American Subcontractor’s Association of Phoenix
Award
Best Residential Homebuilder of the Year
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Product Design for Senior Housing
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Interior Merchandising
Association
National Association of Home Builders
Award
Best in American Living Award (Finalist)
Association
Pacific Coast Builders Conference
Award
Best in the West (Merit Winner)
Association
National Council on Senior Housing
Award
Best in Senior Housing (Finalist)
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Home Builders Grand Award (Finalist)
1992 - Awards and Honors
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Homebuilders Grand Award (Finalist)
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Model Complex
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Interior Merchandising
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Sales Office Over 600 Sq. Ft. (Finalist)
1991 - Awards and Honors
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Model Complex (Finalist)
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Sales Office Over 600 Sq. Ft. (Finalist)
Association
Home Builders Association of Central Arizona
Award
Best Interior Design (Finalist)