The 2026 entry period opens Monday, August 3.
ABOUT THE BEST IN BUILDING AWARDS
The Best in Building Awards recognize CRBRA members for their excellence and innovation in residential building, remodeling, design, marketing and more. Review the award descriptions, judging criteria and required information then start submitting your projects for consideration. The entries are judged by impartial, industry experts from other markets with no identifying information.
DOWNLOAD THE 2026 CATEGORIES & AWARDS GUIDE
The awards are divided into six category groups based on who you are and what you do. Each of our three member types (builder, remodeler, associate) has three categories they’re eligible to enter. Please refer to this helpful chart to identify the categories that are applicable to your member type:
| Category | BUILDER | REMODELER | ASSOCIATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Awards | NO | NO | YES |
| Builder Awards | YES | NO | NO |
| Design Awards | YES | YES | YES |
| Marketing Awards | YES | YES | YES |
| Outdoor Living Awards | YES | YES | YES |
| Remodeler Awards | NO | YES | NO |
BEST IN BUILDING AWARDS COMMITTEE
Christine Raible, Best Tile, Chairperson
Michelle Mangini, California Closets
Kristen Raffensperger, American Timber Works
Karen Redick, Redbud Development
Jerry Saliba, C & J Custom Builders
Brooke Weinert, Schrader & Company
Adam Zima, Capitol District Supply
THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR:
Questions? Contact CRBRA at 518.579.0066 or staff@crbra.com.
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