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DESIGN AWARDS
Open to builder, remodeler and associate members, following are the Design Awards along with judging criteria.
1. Best Aging-in-Place Design
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functional value.
2. Best Primary Bath Design
Three awards based on price point: Under $50,000; $50,000-$99,999; $100,000+
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functional value.
4. Best Non-Primary Bath Design
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functional value.
5. Best Living Space
- Any room in the home except the kitchen or bath.
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functional value.
6. Best Kitchen Design
Five Categories by pricepoint: Under $50,000; $50,000-79,999; $80,000-109,999; $110,000-139,999;$140,000+
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, functional value, aesthetic and market appeal.
7. Best Interior Design of Private Residence
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic appeal, and functional value.
9. Most Creative Home Feature (new or existing home)
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, uniqueness, innovation, perceived value and marketability.
- A small feature of a bigger project.
- Example: Feature wall, kitchen island
10. Best New Construction Floor Plan
Two categories based on square footage: Under 2,500 sq. ft.; 2,500+ sq. ft.
- Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, and effective traffic flow.
11. Best Tech Integration *Revised 2025*
- Judging Criteria: Creative use of smart home or audio visual technology, the complexity and practicality of the design, and integration with the overall design of space.
- Example: Voice activiation (lights,music, etc.), security system
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