2026 Best in Building Awards
Find the Right Award for Your Work
Explore the 2026 award categories, confirm which awards are available to your membership type and get everything you need to prepare and submit your entries.
Find Your Eligible Categories
The awards are organized into six categories. Each CRBRA membership type — Builder, Remodeler and Associate — is eligible to enter four of them.
| 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 |
Explore the Award Categories
Review the individual awards, requirements and applicable price or square-footage ranges within each category.
Builder Awards
New-home awards available specifically to CRBRA Builder members.
Explore Builder Awards →Marketing Awards
Marketing recognition open to all three CRBRA membership types.
Explore Marketing Awards →Outdoor Living Awards
Outdoor projects submitted by Builder, Remodeler or Associate members.
Explore Outdoor Living →Remodeler Awards
Remodeling awards available specifically to CRBRA Remodeler members.
Explore Remodeler Awards →Prefer a Printable Guide?
Download the complete 2026 Categories & Awards Guide to review the full award lineup in one place.
Download Categories & Awards GuideHow to Submit an Entry
The entry platform uses a series of dropdown menus to guide you to the correct award.
Select Your Category
Choose the award category available to your CRBRA membership type.
Select the Award
Choose the specific award you want to enter within that category.
Select the Range
If applicable, choose the correct price or square-footage range for your project.
Example
You're a Remodeler entering Best Kitchen Remodel for a project that cost $130,000.
Built to Make Entering Easier
Add the photography and supporting images required for your entry.
Save time by pulling information from your existing user profile.
Reuse an entry when submitting the same project to multiple awards.
Invite others to help complete an entry.
Work on your entry over time before submitting it.
Entry fees are collected when the completed submission is finalized.
Pricing & Deadlines
Entries are accepted through September 30, 2026. Pricing increases as the deadline approaches.
$50
Ended
$65
Per Entry
$75
Per Entry
Ready to Enter?
Entries close September 30. Review your eligible awards, gather your photos and supporting materials, and start your 2026 Best in Building Awards entry today.
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