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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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