<p>Crest Nicholson and the Stewart Milne Group walked away with the top prizes at last night's Housebuilding Innovation Awards in London.</p> <p>Each was named Innovator of the Year - Crest for large companies, Stewart Milne in the small to medium category - in the prestigious awards hosted by Housebuilder magazine.</p> <p>The industry was out in force on a superb night hosted by the hilarious and irreverent Gyles Brandreth at the Millenium Mayfair hotel. The awards celebrate innovation in all aspects of the industry including sustainability, design and marketing.</p> <p>The winners are:</p> <p> </p> <p>Housebuilding Innovator of the Year (large): Crest Nicholson</p> <p>Housebuilding Innovator of the Year (small to medium): Stewart Milne Group</p> <p>Housing Product of the Year: Smart Meter by first:utility</p> <p>Sustainable Housebuilder of the Year: Crest Nicholson</p> <p>Best Low/Zero Carbon Initiative: Miller Homes for Miller Zero</p> <p>Best Customer Satisfaction Initiative: Explore Living for Eiport</p> <p>Best Regeneration Partnership: Places for People for St Thomas' School, Kensington</p> <p>Best Marketing Award: joint winners - Barratt and the East Thames Group</p> <p>The Community Award: Coast &amp; Country</p> <p>Best Design: Linden Homes (Eastern) - be:Newhall</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>