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Awards Programs

For members looking for a little recognition for their work, there are a variety of state and national award competitions to consider entering. Below is a list of some upcoming awards programs, with links to more information about each competition. Be sure to note the entry deadlines.

Association Excellence Awards
Entry deadline: April 18, 2008

Purpose: This program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of state and local HBAs and executive officers in the field of association management.

Recognition: Awards will be presented on August 7, 2008 during the Executive Officers Council national conference in Providence, RI.

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NAHB/N.O.D. Disability Award
Entry deadline: May 7, 2008

Purpose: The National Association of Home Builders and the National Organization on Disability are seeking examples of programs, projects and activities conducted by state and local Home Builders Associations that further the goal of full participation of people with disabilities in community life.

Recognition: A $1,000 cash award will be presented during the 2008 NAHB Spring Board Meeting in June.

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Best in American Living Awards Competition
Entry forms and fees: July 1
Entry Notebooks: July 15

Entries are being accepted for the 2008 Best in American Living Awards (BALA), the foremost residential design competition in the country. Builders, interior designers, architects, land planners, developers and marketing and real estate professionals are invited to enter.

The competition includes 36 categories — from single-family attached and detached homes in a variety of sizes to rental developments and custom homes, plus categories for interior design, communities and neighborhoods, affordable housing, smart growth and others.

A panel of design professionals judge entries on design appearance and curb appeal, interior floor plans, how the project relates to its own local market and the construction techniques and materials used.

Homes were completed or that had their first model opened between May 1, 2007 and July 15, 2008 are eligible for this year’s competition.

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