Each year, PBA presents awards in various categories. Nominations are now open - and it is easier than ever. We ask you to please choose from the categories below, complete the questions, and supply YOUR recommendation. Once the candidate is verified, PBA will reach out to your nominee and provide them with a more extensive questionnaire. Nominations for the Community Service and Media projects are for those completed in 2024.

THE DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025.

Judges reserve the right to not name a winner in the category if the entry does not meet the standards as noted in the official category description.

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PBA Distinguished Achievement Award

The Distinguished Achievement Award is given to individuals who have made significant long term contributions and have been responsible for outstanding achievements which benefit members of PBA and the housing industry. Nominees are considered based on their: experience in the housing industry, service to their local association, PBA and NAHB, community involvement related to the housing industry; spirit of volunteerism. Nominees need not be a builder or PBA member to be considered! This award may be given posthumously and is not intended to acknowledge accomplishments previously recognized by PBA through the Builder and Associate of the Year awards.

• This is an individual award.

• Nominees need not be a builder or PBA member to be considered.

• This award may be given posthumously and is not intended to acknowledge accomplishments previously recognized by PBA through the Builder and Associate of the Year awards.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by a PBA member.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• Past winners of the Distinguished Achievement Award are not eligible to win awards more than once.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

PBA Builder of the Year Award

Each year PBA presents the prestigious Builder of the Year award to an individual builder member that demonstrates professionalism and distinguished service to PBA, NAHB and their local association.

Each PBA member makes a choice to get involved in the industry and for this, we thank you. But there are more than a few who go above and beyond, offering time, energy and talents to serve at all association levels and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Builder of the Year Award truly represents.

• This is an individual award.

• All nominees must be PBA members in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by another PBA member.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• A recommendation MUST be included. PBA will not return submitted documents. You are encouraged to include additional letters of recommendation.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified candidates will be judged in the following areas:

Industry Leadership

Building Community Involvement

Achievements and Recognition

Reputation and Character within the Industry and Community

Please note that the Builder of the Year Award is presented to an individual and judged based on the individual’s accomplishments.

PBA Associate of the Year Award

Each year PBA presents the prestigious Associate Member of the Year award to an individual associate member that demonstrates professionalism and distinguished service to PBA, NAHB and their local association.

Each PBA member makes a choice to get involved in the industry and for this, we thank you. But there are more than a few who go above and beyond, offering time, energy and talents to serve at all association levels and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Associate of the Year Award truly represents.

• This is an individual award.

• All nominees must be PBA members in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by another PBA member.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• A recommendation MUST be included. PBA will not return submitted documents. You are encouraged to include additional letters of recommendation.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified candidates will be judged in the following areas:

Industry Leadership

Building Community Involvement

Achievements and Recognition

Reputation and Character within the Industry and Community

Please note that the Associate of the Year Award is presented to an individual and judged based on the individual’s accomplishments.

PBA Affiliate of the Year Award

This award was designed to recognize individual PBA Affiliate Members who are associated with Builder or Associate members but not the member of record. The candidate demonstrates professionalism and distinguished service to PBA, NAHB and their local association. The candidate goes above and beyond to get involved offering time, energy and talents to serve at all association levels and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Affiliate of the Year Award truly represents.

• This is an individual award.

• All nominees must be PBA members in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by another PBA member.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• Past winners of Affiliate Member of the Year are not eligible to win awards more than once every five years.

• A recommendation MUST be included. PBA will not return submitted documents. You are encouraged to include additional letters of recommendation.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified candidates will be judged in the following areas:

Industry Leadership

Building Community Involvement

Achievements and Recognition

Reputation and Character within the Industry and Community

Please note that the Affiliate of the Year Award is presented to an individual and judged based on the individual’s accomplishments.

Builder & Shaker Award

This award was designed to recognize individual PBA members, under 40 years old as of December 31, 2024 of the awards calendar year, that are positioned to become (or already are) a leader in the industry. Builder and Shakers are industry professionals that are ambitious, hard-working, civic-minded individuals that demonstrate distinguished service to PBA, NAHB and their local association.

• This is an individual award.

• All nominees must be PBA members in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by another PBA member.

• Nominees must be 40 years old or younger.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• A recommendation MUST be included. PBA will not return submitted documents. You are encouraged to include additional letters of recommendation.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified candidates will be judged in the following areas:

Industry Leadership

Building Community Involvement

Achievements and Recognition

Reputation and Character within the Industry and Community

Please note that the Builder & Shaker Award is presented to an individual and judged based on the individual’s accomplishments.

Community Project of the Year Award

PBA is inspired by the fact that so many of our members and locals understand the importance of reaching out and doing positive things in their communities related to the building industry. It is part of PBA's strategy to establish goodwill and credibility with the consumer audience. That's why we believe this award category is critical. Nominees can be a PBA member or a local association.

• All nominees must be a PBA member or a local association in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators may nominate themselves. A non-member may nominate a PBA member or local for this award.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• Past winners of the Community Service Project Award are not eligible to win this award more than once every five years

• At least two photos of the project MUST be included with the application. PBA will not return submitted documents.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified submissions will be judged in the following areas:

• How does the project relate to the building industry.

• How does the project benefit the community at large.

• How does the project benefit the home building community at large.

• The required information is submitted.

Nominees can be a PBA member or a local association.

Media Project of the Year Award

PBA recognizes the innovative, creative, and informative approach to the development and distribution of any digital, print, or multi-media project. The best media award is presented to the project reflecting an outstanding best practice for communications. THIS CATEGORY IS FOR LOCAL HBA ASSOCIATIONS ONLY.

• Projects may be print or electronic.

• All nominees must be a local association in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Any member of a local may nominate the local association's media project.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• Past winners of the Media Project of the Year Award are not eligible to win this award more than once every five years.

• At least two samples of the project MUST be included with the application.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified submissions will be judged in the following areas:

• Professionalism and presentation.

• How does the project relate to the building industry.

• How does the project benefit the home building community at large.

• The required information is submitted.

Only local HBAs are eligible for this award.

Rookie of the Year Award

This award was designed to recognize recent PBA members that have made a significant contribution to their PBA, NAHB or their local association. The qualified candidate must have been a member for no more than three years from the date of nomination. Rookies should be industry professionals that are ambitious, hard-working, civic-minded individuals that demonstrate distinguished service.

• This is an individual award.

• All nominees must be a PBA members in good standing.

• All entries must be complete. Incomplete entries will not be judged.

• Each nomination must be submitted on separate applications. Do not combine applications/nominees.

• Nominators cannot nominate themselves or a spouse. All nominees must be nominated by another PBA member.

• All nominations must be received at PBA no later than the application deadline.

• While we ask that nominators strive for clean writing, no submissions will be disqualified on account of typos or writing style.

Qualified candidates will be judged in the following areas:

• Industry Leadership

• Building Community Involvement

• Achievements and Recognition

• Reputation and Character within the Industry and Community

Please note that the Rookie of the Year Award is presented to an individual and judged based on the individual’s accomplishments.