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BUILDER AWARDS
Following are the awards available to our builder members along with the judging criteria for each.
| Award Name | Award Level | Judging Criteria | Written Responses | Project Photos | Before Photos | Plans / Drawings | Project Cost | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best New Basement | Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, market appeal, and functional value. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best New Custom Home | Under 3,500 sq. ft.; 3,500+ sq. ft. | Overall conceptual plan, interior layouts, and exterior elevations. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | |
| Best New Kitchen | Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functionality. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best New Merchandised (Staged) Model | Approach for the target market; use of space, color, furniture, and accessories. | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ||
| Best New Multi-family Project | Overall conceptual plan, interior layouts, and exterior elevations. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best New Primary Bath | Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functionality. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best New Utility or Special Use Space | Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, perceived value, marketability, and functional value. | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | Laundry room, mudroom, wine cellar, pantry, playroom, coffee bar, or home gym | |
| Best Non-Primary Bath | Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functionality. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best Single-family Spec Home (unstaged) | Overall conceptual plan, interior layouts, and exterior elevations. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best Twin House or Townhouse Project | Overall conceptual plan, interior layouts, and exterior elevations. | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | ||
| Best Use of Green Building Concepts | Best use of elements including renewable and sustainable resources, energy-efficient systems, construction methods used to improve the overall performance of the home, and efforts to incorporate green design elements. | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
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