NEW 2025: Rules & Entry Requirements

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The NFBA Building of the Year Awards consists of 10 categories plus a Judges’ Award. The Building of the Year Awards allows builder member companies of comparable size to compete against each other. Each of the 10 award categories has three divisions:

Experts: Builders who have an estimated $0-3 million in annual gross volume.

Masters: Builders who have an estimated $3-6 million in annual gross volume.

Premier: Builders who have an estimated $6+ million in annual gross volume.

Categories
  • Agricultural Storage / Workshops
  • Barndominiums
  • Commercial Retail
  • Commercial Business / Industrial
  • Hobby Shops
  • Horse Barns
  • Institutional / Public Non-Profit Buildings
  • Residential Homes
  • Retrofitted / Remodeled Buildings
  • Suburban Garages

NFBA will validate all entries by confirming the company’s membership category. Winners in both divisions of all categories receive equal recognition and benefits.

NFBA will validate all entries by confirming the company’s membership category.  Winners in both divisions of all categories receive equal recognition and benefits.

Benefits of Winning a Building of the Year Award

  • Winners will be recognized at a prestigious awards luncheon at the Annual Frame Building Expo.
  • Winners will be featured in an NFBA publication.
  • Winners are recognized on NFBA's website and in special features throughout NFBA communications.
  • Winning projects will be featured on the Frame Building Expo show floor for more than 1,000 building and design professionals to view.
  • Building of the Year winners receive a plaque to showcase their company’s high-quality work.