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, 2025 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.
• Project must have been completed in 2025.
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.
• Project must have been completed in 2025.
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.