On January 15, 2025, Walsh Colucci shareholder Andrew Painter was awarded the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association’s (NVBIA) 2025 Doug Fahl Associate of the Year Award.

The award recognizes an individual whose leadership and service have made a significant impact on NVBIA and the homebuilding industry in Northern Virginia. The award is named in honor of the late Doug Fahl, a longtime civil engineer with Dewberry who was widely respected for his professional leadership and public service, including his work on Virginia housing policy and and infrastructure-related boards and commissions.

In presenting the award, NVBIA President Saif Rahman remarked that Andrew was selected for his outstanding advocacy and leadership, including his service as Chair of NVBIA’s Legislative Committee and as a member of NOVA BuildPAC. Through these roles, among others, he has helped strengthen NVBIA’s presence at the state level, advanced key legislative priorities to increase housing supply and providing shelter, and guided members and stakeholders through the complexities of homebuilding, zoning, and land use.

Andrew’s leadership, depth of knowledge, and dedication have made a lasting impact on NVBIA and the broader development community, and this award recognizes his exceptional contributions.