New Jersey Builders Association
37th Annual SAM Awards
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2025 Entry Fees & Instructions - 37th Annual SAM Awards
1. Eligibility:
Builder Categories (100-317 inclusive). All products or projects built and marketed in New Jersey by a builder member in good standing of the New Jersey Builders Association are eligible.
Associate Categories (100 and 501-618 inclusive). All products or services provided and marketed in New Jersey by an associate member in good standing of the New Jersey Builders Association are eligible.
2. Entries: A separate entry form must be submitted for each category entered. Be sure to complete the entire entry form for each submission.
3. Entry Materials: Be sure to include all of the items required for submission in each category. All entries must be submitted through the online portal.
All visual objects contained in the photo must physically exist (i.e. removal of product logos from windows is satisfactory, moving furniture within a room or adding landscaping is not.) Judges will not be able to view incomplete entries. All entry materials will become the property of the New Jersey Builders Association and will not be returned.
4. Entry Fees:
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- Category 201 to 317 and 602 to 618 - $125.00
- Category 401 & 402 Million Dollar Club/Leasing Excellence Club - $25.00
- Category 403 to 505 Individual Achievement Awards - $100.00
- Category 100 to 109 & 601 - No Entry Fee required for Above & Beyond Community Service, Community of the Year Awards or Grand Award for Associate Member Marketing Program (see submission requirements for details).
All payments must be made through the portal. Once payment is received, you will be able to complete the entry forms and upload the required material.
5. Deadline: All completed entry forms and material must be submitted online by 5 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2024 with NO EXCEPTIONS.
6. Judging: Each entry will be judged on its merits by a panel of qualified judges who are recognized for their expertise in the industry. NJBA reserves the right to create new categories if the judges believe it is warranted. Judges may re-categorize an entry if they believe it has been entered in the wrong category or is better suited to another category. Special Awards may be presented at the Judges' discretion.
In all instances, the decisions of the judges are final.
2025 SAM Call for Entries
100 - Above & Beyond Community Service Award for a Builder or Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Not for profit driven service, event or project provided by an NJBA Member for the overall benefit of a Community, Organization or Individual. Impact, benefit and results of the project or service.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form (no fee required), written description noting recipient and scope of work. Supporting material of the service, event or project may include video, photos and correspondence and at least one image that represents the entry.
101 - Community of the Year For a Community of 50 Homes or Less
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 5 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in the following Categories: 1. Marketing Strategy (236 to 238) 2. Product Design (301 to 309). Plus at least one entry in any three of the following groups: Best Logo (201 or 202), Best Brochure (203 to 206), Best Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217), Best Website (218 or 219) Best Sales or Leasing Office (220 to 222), Best Interior Merchandising (224 to 229), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 to 233) or Best Signage (234 or 235). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
102 - Community of the Year For an Adult Community
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following categories: 1. Best Logo (201) 2. Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (218) 4. Best Sales Office (220 or 221) 5. Marketing Strategy (236 or 237). 6. Product Design (301 or 302) Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (203, 204 or 206), Best Interior Merchandising (224 to 227), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 or 232) or Best Signage (234). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
103 - Community of the Year For an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $700,000
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following categories: 1. Best Logo (201) 2. Best Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (218) 4. Best Sales Office (220 or 221) 5. Marketing Strategy (236) 6. Product Design (303). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (203 or 206) Best Interior Merchandising (224, 226 or 227), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 or 232), Best Signage (234). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
104 - Community of the Year For an Attached Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $700,000
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following categories: 1. Best Logo (201) 2. Best Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (218) 4. Best Sales Office (220 or 221) 5. Marketing Strategy (236) 6. Product Design (304). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (203 or 206) Best Interior Merchandising (224, 226 or 227), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 or 232), Best Signage (234). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
105 - Community of the Year For a Mid-Rise/High-Rise Community (For Sale Housing)
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry of the following categories: 1. Best Logo (201) 2. Best Advertising - Print, Billboard, Outdoor, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (218) 4. Best Sales Office (220 or 221) 5. Marketing Strategy (236) 6. Product Design (303 or 304). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (203 or 206), Best Interior Merchandising (224, 226 or 227), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 or 232) or Best Signage (234). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
106 - Community of the Year For a Detached Community
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following categories: 1. Best Logo (201) 2. Best Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (218) 4. Best Sales Office (220 or 221) 5. Marketing Strategy (237) 6. Product Design (305). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (204 or 206), Best Interior Merchandising (225 or 227), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 or 232) or Best Signage (234). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
107 - Community of the Year For a Rental Community with 200 Apartments or Less
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following four categories: 1. Best Logo (202) 2. Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (219) 4. Best Leasing Office (222) 5. Marketing Strategy (238) 6. Product Design (308). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (205 or 206), Best Interior Merchandising (226 to 229), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (231 or 233), Best Signage (235). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
108 - Community of the Year For a Rental Community with over 200 Apartments
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 8 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in each of the following four categories: 1. Best Logo (202) 2. Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217) 3. Best Website (219) 4. Best Leasing Office (222) 5. Marketing Strategy (238) 6. Product Design (309). Plus at least one entry in any two of the following groups: Best Brochure (205 or 206), Best Interior Merchandising (226 to 229), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (231 or 233), Best Signage (235). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1 exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
109 - Community of the Year for an Affordable Housing Community (must be 100% restricted, for sale or rental)
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the community that earns the highest total score in the 5 required categories. If entering more than the required categories, the entry that scores the highest within each group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Community of the Year Grand Award Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). At least one entry in the following Categories: 1. Marketing Strategy (236 to 238) 2. Product Design (310). Plus at least one entry in any three of the following groups: Best Logo (201 or 202), Best Brochure (203 to 206), Best Advertising - Print, Digital, Billboard, Direct Mail or Promotions (207 to 217), Best Website (218 or 219) Best Sales or Leasing Office (220 to 222), Best Interior Merchandising (224 to 229), Best Landscaping/Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Ammenities (230 to 233) or Best Signage (234 or 235). Additional Requirements: Site plan of the community, 6 images including 1exterior, 1 interior and any 4 images of your choice. Other supporting material may include ads, flyers, mailers, videos or other collateral.
201 - Best Logo Design in a For Sale Housing Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one copy of logo (jpeg preferred).
202 - Best Logo Design for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one copy of logo (jpeg preferred).
203 - Best Brochure for an Attached Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including cover, sample of contents and inserts (pdf preferred) and one copy of current price list.
204 - Best Brochure for a Detached Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including cover, sample of contents and inserts (pdf preferred) and one copy of current price list.
205 - Best Brochure for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including cover, sample of contents and inserts (pdf preferred) and one copy of current price list.
206 - Best E-Brochure for a Community
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, functionality and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer and three images showing cover and contents (pdf preferred).
207 - Best Print Ad One-half Page and Under
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, one copy of ad (pdf preferred).
208 - Best Print Ad Over One-half page
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, one copy of ad (pdf preferred).
209 - Best Advertorial
Judging Criteria: Concept, content, creativity, and appropriateness for target market
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, one copy of advertorial (pdf preferred).
210 - Best Digital Ad
Judging Criteria: Design, concept, content/script, creativity, and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, digital file/screenshot or URL/link to artwork viewable by the judges at their own computer and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
211 - Best Eblast
Judging Criteria: Design, concept, content/script, creativity, and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, digital file/screenshot or URL/link to artwork viewable by the judges at their own computer and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
212 - Best Use of Social Media (Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram etc.)
Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design, consistency, audience engagement, execution, creativity, appropriateness for target market & results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
213 - Best App or online interactive tool
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, content, functionality, engagement and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy of App or interactive tool and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
214 - Best On-line Video/YouTube
Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design & production elements, execution, creativity, appropriateness for target market & results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with Supplied URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. One image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
215 - Best Billboard
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept, readability and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one image of billboard (jpeg preferred).
216 - Best Direct Mail Piece or Direct Mail Campaign
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of the flyer, brochure, letter, etc. disseminated by mail (pdf preferred).
217 - Best Special Promotion or Broker Builder Program for a Community
Judging Criteria: Design, concept, creativity of promotion or program, creativity of materials developed for a promotion or program, appropriateness for target market and results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) of the event or program, a brief (not more than one page) description of the nature of the promotion or program, its goals and results. Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers, or other collateral.
218 - Best Website
Judging Criteria: Technical production, content, concept, site navigation, flow of information and overall creativity.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with Web address/link so judges can view the site at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) describe marketing philosophy and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
219 - Best Website for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Technical production, content, concept, site navigation, flow of information and overall creativity.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with Web address/link so judges can view the site at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) describe marketing philosophy and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
220 - Best Sales Office 800 Square Feet or Less
Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior images of your choice, and one copy of floor plan (pdf preferred).
221 - Best Sales Office Over 800 Square Feet
Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior images of your choice, and one copy of floor plan (pdf preferred).
222 - Best Leasing Office for a Community
Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior images of your choice, and one copy of floor plan (pdf preferred).
223 - Best Design Center
Judging Criteria: Flow, presentation of finishes or selections and theme of environment.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of floor plan (pdf preferred).
224 - Best Interior Merchandising for an Attached Community (model home)
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
225 - Best Interior Merchandising for a Detached Community (model Home)
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
226 - Best Interior Merchandising for a Common Space (lobby, courtyard etc.)
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
227 - Best Interior Merchandising for a Clubhouse
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
228 - Best Interior Merchandising for a Rental Community (model home)
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
229 - Best Interior Merchandising for an Amenity Space in a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
230 - Best Landscaping Design in a For Sale Housing Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, function and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred).
231 - Best Landscaping Design for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, function and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different landscaping areas of your choice (jpeg preferred).
232 - Best Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Amenities in a For Sale Housing Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, function, use of space and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different images of your choice (jpeg preferred).
233 - Best Outdoor Living Space and/or Outdoor Amenities in a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, function, use of space and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different images of your choice (jpeg preferred).
234 - Best Signage Program in a For Sale Housing Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different images one showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).
235 - Best Signage Program for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, readability and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different images one showing main I.D. and two other signs of your choice (jpeg preferred).
236 - Best Marketing Strategy for an Attached Community
Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form and in 500 words or less answer the following questions: What challenges were faced and how were they overcome? What unique approach to your specific target market was used and how did you position your community to gain the competitive edge? What were the results? Do not mention name of Builder or Community.
237 - Best Marketing Strategy for a Detached Community
Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form and in 500 words or less answer the following questions: What challenges were faced and how were they overcome? What unique approach to your specific target market was used and how did you position your community to gain the competitive edge? What were the results? Do not mention name of Builder or Community.
238 - Best Marketing Strategy for a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy specifically related for target market, site difficulties, goals and results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form and in 500 words or less answer the following questions: What challenges were faced and how were they overcome? What unique approach to your specific target market was used and how did you position your community to gain the competitive edge? What were the results? Do not mention name of Builder or Community.
301 - Best Attached Home in an Adult Community
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
302 - Best Detached Home in an Adult Community
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
303 - Best Attached Home for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price Under $700,000
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
304 - Best Attached Home for a Community with an Average Base Sales Price Over $700,000
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
305 - Best Single Family Detached Home
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
306 - Best Custom Home (One time only, single-family home) Under $2,000,000
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including one exterior view and any five images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), and one copy of floor plan.
307 - Best Custom Home (One time only, single-family home) Over $2,000,000
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including one exterior view and any five images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), and one copy of floor plan.
308 - Best Home in a Rental Community with 200 Apartments or Less
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered (pdf preferred).
309 - Best Home in a Rental Community with Over 200 Apartments
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered (pdf preferred).
310 - Best Affordable Housing Home (Community must be 100% restricted, for sale or rental)
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, flow, use of space and perceived value.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan of unit entered (pdf preferred).
311 - Best Commercial Property
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).
312 - Best Green Project
Judging Criteria: Design and Implementation/and or materials. Green/recyclable and sustainable features, environmental impact. Can be individual design/product element(s) or overall project, community or building.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, written description of the usage of Green or LEED products or design including the environmental benefits, three images (jpeg preferred). Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers or other collateral.
313 - Best Kitchen Remodeling/Renovation Project for a Builder or Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot and one floor plan of finished product.
314 - Best Bath Remodeling/Renovation Project for a Builder or Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot and one floor plan of finished product.
315 - Best Specialty Room Remodeling/Renovation Project for a Builder or Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, functional value and cost effectiveness.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including three BEFORE views and three AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) description of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot and one floor plan of finished product.
316 - Best Extreme Home Make-over for a Builder or Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Creative approach, aesthetic and market appeal, sensitivity to existing structure, use of existing elements, neighborhood compatibility, functional value and cost effectiveness.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, twelve images including six BEFORE views and six AFTER views of your choice (jpeg preferred), brief (not more than one page) descrition of renovation work done, including hard cost per square foot and one floor plan of finished product.
317 - Best Mixed Use Project
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, overall community plan, amenities, integration to local surroundings.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including one exterior view and any five images of your choice (jpeg preferred) and one copy of neighborhood plan.
401 - Million Dollar Club/Option Sales
Judging Criteria: Recognition will be given to sales people whose contracted dollar volume totaled $1 million or more from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. Option Sales - Recognition will be given to sales people who exclusively sell options and upgrades whose contracted dollar volume totaled $500,000 or more from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. In addition, award will be presented to the Salesperson with the Highest Dollar Volume of Sales from this group.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one photo of nominee.
402 - Leasing Excellence Club
Judging Criteria: Recognition will be given to leasing consultant who executed 25 leases or more from November 1, 2023 to October 31, 2024. In additional, an award will be presented to the Leasing Agent with the highest number of leases signed from this group.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one photo of nominee.
403 - Rookie of the Year - For Sale Housing (nominees must be in their first year of real estate sales hired on or after November 1, 2023).
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less, explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
404 - Salesperson of the Year - For Sales Housing
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less, explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
405 - Sales Team of the Year - For Sale Housing
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales, volume of sales and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less, explain how team qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of team (jpeg preferred).
406 - Sales Manager of the Year - For Sale Housing
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train on-site new home sales personnel. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered selling the project and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
407 - Marketing Director of the Year - For Sale Housing
Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan, merchandising and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
408 - Project Superintendent of the Year - For Sale or Rental Communities
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and coordinate the overall job and meet construction deadlines. Support of sales/leasing effort by handling request for changes and custom features efficiently. Problems encountered during completion of project and how they were overcome. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form,in 500 words or less, give details of the project and the construction schedule. Outline as to how construction goals were achieved. Describe how nominee qualifies by meeting the judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
409 - Rookie of the Year - Rental Communities (nominees must be in their first year of real estate sales hired on or after November 1, 2023).
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of executed leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.). Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in renting the product and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
410 - Leasing Consultant of the Year - Rental Communities
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of executed leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to renting. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in renting the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
411 - Leasing Team of the Year - Rental Communities
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of leases, volume of leases and closing ratios. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to renting. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of team (jpeg preferred).
412 - Leasing Manager of the Year - Rental Communities
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train leasing consultants. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered renting the project and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
413 - Leasing Marketing Director of the Year - Rental Communities
Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan, merchandising and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
414 - Maintenance Manager of the Year in a Rental Community
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and coordinate the overall job and meet deadlines. Problems or unusual circumstances encountered and how they were overcome. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
501 - Associate Member Rookie of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry). Nominees must be in their first year of sales hired on or after November 1, 2023)
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales and volume of sales. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product or service and how they were overcome. Level of growth achieved during first year. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
502 - Associate Member Sales Person of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)
Judging Criteria: Achievement of set goals for number of sales and volume of sales. Other areas of responsibility (marketing, training, processing, management, etc.) in addition to sales. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in selling the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
503 - Associate Member Sales Manager of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)
Judging Criteria: Ability to manage and train sales personnel. Personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered selling the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
504 - Associate Member Marketing Director of the Year (those who provide goods and services to the industry)
Judging Criteria: Development and implementation of marketing policy including market research, product development, marketing plan and advertising. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in marketing the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how nominee qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of nominee (jpeg preferred).
505 - Associate Member In House Designer or Design Team (those who provide goods and services to the industry)
Judging Criteria: Project strategy, project concept, challenges faced and how they were overcome, the end product and results. Special personal qualities which enhance professionalism. Difficulties encountered in designing and/or selling the product or service and how they were overcome. No nominee may be entered in more than one Individual Achievement Award Category except as part of a team.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, in 500 words or less explain how designer or design team qualifies by meeting judging criteria plus any pertinent additional comments. It is imperative all questions and statistics on the form are answered and one photo of designer or design team (jpeg preferred).
601 - Grand Award for an Associate Member Marketing Program
Judging Criteria: The Grand Award will be presented to the company which earns the highest total score in the required categories. If entering more than one category within a required group, the entry that scores the highest within that group will be used toward the Grand Award calculation.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form (no additional fee for this category). One entry in each of the following groups: 1. Best Logo, Brochure or Advertisement (602-608) 2. Best Use of Social Media, Best Digital Display, Best On-line Video or Best Marketing App or online interactive tool (609-612) 3. Best Website (613) 4. Marketing Strategy (617).
602 - Best Logo for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, theme, message and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one copy of logo (jpeg preferred).
603 - Best Brochure for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, six images including cover, sample of contents and inserts (pdf preferred) and one copy of current price list.
604 - Best E-Brochure for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, functionality and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry form, digital file or URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer and two images showing cover and contents (pdf preferred).
605 - Best Print Ad One-half page and Under for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one copy of ad (pdf preferred).
606 - Best Print Ad Over One-half page for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, copy, layout and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and one copy of ad (pdf preferred).
607 - Best Direct Mail Piece or Direct Mail Campaign for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, concept and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of the flyer, brochure, letter, etc. disseminated by mail (pdf preferred).
608 - Best Special Promotion or Event For an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Design, concept, creativity of materials developed for a special promotion or event or other limited marketing campaign.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) of the event or program, a brief (not more than one page) description of the nature of the promotion or event, its goals and results. Supporting materials may include ads, flyers, mailers, or other collateral.
609 - Best Use of Social Media (Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram etc.) for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design, consistency, audience engagement, execution, creativity, appropriateness for target market & results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
610 - Best Digital Display (eblasts, banner ads, etc.) for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design, consistency, execution, creativity, appropriateness for target market & results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, digital file/screenshot or URL/link to artwork viewable by the judges at their own computer and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
611 - Best On-line Video/YouTube for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Concept or strategy, design & production elements, execution, creativity, appropriateness for target market & results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with Supplied URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. One image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
612 - Best App or online interactive tool for an Associate
Judging Criteria: Overall design, concept, content, functionality, engagement and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with URL/link viewable by the judges at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) description explaining concept or strategy of App or interactive tool and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
613 - Best Website for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Technical production, content, concept, site navigation, flow of information and overall creativity.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form with Web address/link so judges can view the site at their own computer. A brief (not more than one page) describe marketing philosophy and one image that represents the entry (jpeg preferred).
614 - Best Showroom for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Traffic flow, presentation of information, theme of environment and curb appeal.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images (jpeg preferred) including one exterior and two interior shots of your choice and a floor plan.
615 - Best Interior Merchandising for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Approach for target market, use of space, use of color, furniture and accessories.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images of your choice (jpeg preferred), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list.
616 - Best Landscaping or Outdoor Living Space for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Design, creativity, curb appeal, function and appropriateness for target market.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form and three different images of your choice (jpeg preferred).
617 - Best Marketing Strategy for an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Creativity of strategy, difficulties in selling product or service, goals and results.
Submission Requirements: Completed Marketing Strategy Form (it is imperative all three questions are answered in 500 words or less).
618 - Best Architectural Design by an Associate Member
Judging Criteria: Exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.
Submission Requirements: Completed Entry Form, three images including one exterior view and any two images of your choice (jpeg preferred, furnished or unfurnished), one copy of floor plan and one copy of current price list (pdf preferred).