Local businesses celebrate accomplishments

McKay Building Company, 7059 Meadowlark Drive, was named Remodeler of the Year for 2013 by the Greater Birmingham Association of Home Builders. Jewel McKay accepted the award, which was given based on her passion for work on Aging in Place/Universal Design work. 980-1718. mckaybuilding.com.

ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, 4643 U.S. 280, has been named the winner of The Multi-Store 2013 Apollo Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association. The award recognizes the company for retail excellence in the sales, marketing of outdoor furnishings and demonstrating outstanding accomplishments with a commitment to customer service. 995-1477. abscoonline.com.

Hoover-based Asher Riley belt company is now selling needlepoint dog collars at Hollywood Feed, 230 Doug Baker Blvd. off of U.S. 280. Asher Riley also makes needlepoint belts and other products. 356-5578. asherriley.com.

Healthy Smiles of Birmingham, 100 Heatherbrooke Park Drive, has joined the dental network Smile Source. Owners and practitioners Drs. Paige R. Lester and Marta Poczatek have practiced dentistry in Birmingham for more than eight years. The dentists are members of the Rotary Club of North Shelby-Inverness and Hannah Home Shelby Auxiliary, and they practice charitable dentistry for Lovelady Center. 991-9535. healthysmilesofbirmingham.com.

Reli Settlement Solutions LLC, 3595 Grandview Parkway, Suite 600, recently spearheaded a coat drive for the homeless and collected 170 coats to give to Jimmie Hale Mission. Reli, the largest provider of real estate title and settlement services in Alabama, has also started a foundation to provide a better education for the children of Kilimanjaro but wanted to do something closer to home in the spirit of the season. 970-2200. reli.us.