Biz bits

Michael Morris , the owner of Morris Lawn and Landscape, has earned the Preferred Provider designation from the Executive Review Committee of CSRA Home Connections, a division of Century 21 Larry Miller Realty, for more than 10 years of excellence in lawn care and landscaping services.

Brenda Shobert , the owner of Clean Team Express, has earned the Preferred Provider designation from the Executive Review Committee of CSRA Home Connections, a division of Century 21 Larry Miller Realty, for a long-term record of excellence in residential cleaning services.

Patsy Barab, of Meybohm Realtors, has earned the Green Designation from the National Association of Realtors for gaining the knowledge and tools necessary to help consumers realize their green real estate and lifestyle goals.

Sean Collett has earned the Top Loan Producer award for February from Rhodes Financial Mortgage for achievements in units and volume.

Frank Lee was the top mortgage loan producer in both units and dollar volume for First Bank Mortgage during February.

Lisa Turner Maddox, of Turner's Keyboards, has earned the 2008 top sales performance award from Hirotaka Kawai, of Kawai Pianos, for the highest sales of Kawai digital pianos in a small-medium market in the United States.

Ryan Brashear, of Brashear Realty, was awarded the Realtor of the Year Award from the Greater Augusta Association of Realtors. He is past president of the organization.

Rob Smith , a consultant for Tastefully Simple, has earned the gourmet food company's Top Recruiter in Region award.