1. MARTHA’S VINEYARD
MAGAZINE AND ITS BEST
OF THE VINEYARD
AWARDS
By Thomas Tate

2. Introduction
 An experienced home builder, Thomas E. Tate is the
president and owner of Massachusetts-based Tate
Builders, Inc., which he founded in 1983. Recognized
for a commitment to long-lasting, detail-oriented
construction, Thomas “Tom” Tate’s company was
named Best Builder of the Vineyard by Martha’s
Vineyard Magazine.
Established more than 25 years ago, Martha’s
Vineyard Magazine is published eight times a year
and sold throughout the island. With sections devoted
to food, island life, home and garden, and land and
sea, the magazine asks for reader votes every year to
determine the best stores, services, and products in
the area.

3. Martha’s Vineyard Magazine
 Providing a comprehensive look at the island,
the magazine’s Best of the Vineyard awards
represent the opinions of a wide spectrum of
residents. In 2015, for example, almost 60,000
votes were cast by more than 3,000 voters.
The magazine also features a special issue
dedicated to weddings, with sections for
inspiration and venues, due to the island’s
popularity as an event destination.