INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORIES

• Construction Manager of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Remodeler
  For a full-time employee of a builder responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing every aspect of a building project start to finish. Those who enter this category may not enter any other Construction Professional of the Year or Project Manager of the Year category.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on the professional and innovative approach to construction and/or sales training, success in overcoming obstacles, management of quality construction, budgets and timeliness of job completion.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf) and supporting statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Construction Superintendent of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Remodeler
  For a full-time employee of a builder responsible for the day-to-day management of sub-contractors, vendors oversight, management of materials, and budgets involved in the construction process. Those who enter this category may not enter any other Construction Professional of the Year or Project Manager category.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional and innovative approach of scheduling sub-contractors, working with customers, success in overcoming obstacles, quality of construction, budget management and timeliness of job completion.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf), supporting statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Project Manager of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Remodeler
  For a full-time employee of a builder who manages superintendents and/or sales personnel, or is responsible for the sales and construction of a specific home. Those who enter this category may not enter any other Construction Professional of the Year category or Sales Manager of the Year category.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional and innovative approach to construction and/or sales training, success in overcoming obstacles, management of quality construction, budgets and timeliness of job completion.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf), supporting statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Marketing Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Remodeler
  For a full-time employee who made significant contributions to the marketing effort of the employer. Entry is not limited to individuals with a marketing job title. Candidate who enters this category may not enter Sales Manager of the Year.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional and innovative approach in developing marketing plans, productivity, solutions to marketing obstacles, achievement of marketing goals through product development, merchandising, sales advertising, market research and public relations, and industry and community involvement.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. List should include builder, address, city, and sales price (.pdf), Professional Resume (.pdf), and Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (upload as .pdf OR mail to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Mortgage Industry Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For an Associate, Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Volume Builder
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidate will be judged based on how well they accomplish the goals and responsibilities inherent to their job description, customer sales and/or follow-up, philosophies, industry and community involvement.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcame. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) Professional Resume (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Realtor of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For an Associate
  Note: Realtor must be employed by a licensed Real Estate Broker whose primary function is the listing and selling of new homes. Candidate cannot be an on-site sales agent for a builder or developer. Candidate must be an individual, not a team or group.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on selling techniques, philosophies, industry and community involvement, and results.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. List should include builder, address, city, and sales price (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (upload as .pdf OR mail to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Rookie Sales Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Developer, Volume Builder.
  Note: For on-site sales professional having 12 months or less experience in new home sales between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional approach to sales, selling techniques, philosophies, ability to overcome market obstacles, industry and community involvement and results.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. List should include builder, address, city, and sales price (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (upload as .pdf OR mail to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Sales Manager of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For a Builder, Custom Builder, Developer, or Remodeler
  For full-time sales managers responsible for the maintenance and performance of a sales staff and administration of all sales management duties. Candidate who enters this category may not enter Marketing Director of the Year.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on quality and innovativeness of sales training and motivational programs, success in overcoming obstacles, improving sales performance, achieving company sales goals and industry and community involvement.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. List should include builder, address, city, and sales price (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (upload as .pdf OR mail to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• On-Site Sales Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For on-site sales professionals representing a volume builder, custom builder or remodeler in new home sales between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional approach to sales, selling techniques, philosophies, ability to overcome market obstacles, industry and community involvement and results.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. List should include builder, address, city and sales price (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (to be mailed to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Online Sales Manager of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For online sales professionals representing a volume builder, custom builder or remodeler in new home sales between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024.
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidates will be judged on professional approach to sales, selling techniques, philosophies, ability to overcome market obstacles, industry and community involvement and results.
  
  Required Materials: A list of all new homes closed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. List should include builder, address, city and sales price (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. A letter from candidate's supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate's effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company's growth (.pdf). One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). Signed sales volume affidavit (to be mailed to the TAB office). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video. Please Note: Affidavit must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please include entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For Associates
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidate will be judged on how well they accomplish the goals and responsibilities inherent to their job description, customer sales and/or follow-up, philosophies, industry and community involvement.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate’s supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate’s effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company’s growth (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Design Professional of the Year

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: For Associates, Builders
  
  Judging Criteria: Candidate will be judged on how well they accomplish the goals and responsibilities inherent to their job description, customer service and/or follow-up, philosophies, industry and community involvement.
  
  Required Materials: A letter from candidate's supervisor stating his/her assessment of candidate's effectiveness in customer satisfaction, customer follow-up and contribution to the company's growth (.pdf), Supporting Statements (bulleted list of items is encouraged). Explain your professional approach to selling, marketing or building and any obstacles overcome. Tell how you served the real estate/home building industry (include activities and involvement in local, state, and national organizations, such as an HBA) and how you serve your community. Tell how you go above and beyond in your job. One (1) high-quality head-and-shoulders image of candidate (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Optional Candidate Introduction Video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

GENERAL CATEGORIES FOR ALL MEMBER TYPES

• Best Poolscape - Individual Residence

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Project must be from an individual residence. Entries will be judged on design, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the area site plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Poolscape for a Community

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Project must be from a community; examples, multifamily community or developer community. Entries will be judged on design, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the area site plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Landscape Design - Individual Residence

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Project must be from an individual residence/home. Entries will be judged on design, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the area floor plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Special Project - Non-Residence

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. This category is intended for any project that does not meet the description or requirements of other specific Star Award (whole houses should not be placed in this category, if entry meets criteria for a different category it will be moved to the appropriate category) categories but is worthy of an entry.
  For example, past projects have included a planetarium remodel for a non-profit organization; a cross-country relocation, rebuild, and repurpose of an old historic barn; and a custom built horse barn and arena. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the area floor plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Billboard

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The billboard must have been exhibited between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on concept, copy, readability, impact to the target market and objective, and execution.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Television Commercial

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The commercial must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Television Commercial should be no more than 90 seconds, and will be judged on effectiveness of meeting the communication objective, production technique, creativity, and audience impact.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) URL link where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Radio Commercial

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The commercial must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Radio commercial should be no more than 180 seconds, and will be judged on effectiveness of meeting the communication objective, production technique, creativity, and audience impact.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) URL link to the radio commercial (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Promotional 30-60 Second Video

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The promotional video must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries may not be longer than 60 seconds and will be judged on effectiveness of meeting the communication objective, production technique, creativity, and audience impact.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) link to the up to 60 seconds promotional video (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best Special Event

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: Entries should be a special event (e.g., grand openings, traffic builder event, consumer/realtor incentive event, builder/developer event, building supplies event, etc.). Consumer entries may be single-entry and must have been promoted in at least one public medium other than, or in addition to, direct mail and must have taken place between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on effective communication, originality, cost effectiveness, and ability to meet stated marketing objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the event. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Event Highlight - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Event highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Must include at least 5 of the following (other than, or in addition to direct mail): Print Advertising: One (1) Glossy proof of each ad. One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Billboard: One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). Radio Commercial: One (1) file of the radio commercial (.mp3). Television Commercial: One (1) URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Internet Media: E-mail Message - One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Social Network Marketing: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Online Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Promotional Video: URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Website: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

ASSOCIATE CATEGORIES

• Associate - Best Direct Mail Piece

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The direct mail piece must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on strength of communication, design elements, impact to target market and objectives, cost effectiveness, and results.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the direct mail piece (.jpg). Five (5) copies of the direct mail piece. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) direct mail pieces must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each piece. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Email Message

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Email message must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on content, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of campaign, and response rate of target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the email distributed (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Print Ad

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The ad must have run in a newspaper or periodical between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on concept, copy, layout, overall design execution, communication of the ad’s objective, and overall use of color (if applicable).
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Sales Brochure

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The brochure must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on best overall theme, graphic design, effective communication to target market and objectives, value, and appropriateness to the selling effort. Entries should be product-oriented brochures used by on-site personnel in the direct selling effort.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the brochure (.jpg), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each brochure. Be sure your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Website

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Website must have been newly created or fully updated (if updated please provide a before image) between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on creativity, content, innovation, impact to target market and objectives, visual design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), one (1) high-quality image of Website Homepage (.jpg), and one (1) high-quality image of before Website Home Page (.jpg). *Only if website is updated not newly created. Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Digital Marketing Campaign

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Digital Marketing Campaign must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  Examples: Banner Ads, Social Media Posts, and Geofencing. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Components of the program: One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), six (6) high-quality images (.jpg), and up to two (2) videos.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Showroom / Sales Center

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The showroom must have been newly constructed, repurposed or fully renovated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on merchandising, overall design execution, use of graphics, marketing materials, and displays.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to four (4) high-quality images depicting the following: (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). Approach to the showroom/sales center, exterior on-site signage, sales office interior, product display (if applicable), up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the showroom/sales, office floor plan (including furniture and merchandising placement) (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Business Solution

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Business Solution must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Business Solutions that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the information materials (.pdf), four (4) high-quality images depicting the business solution (.jpg), one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), and up to two (2) videos.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Product

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The product must be applicable to home builders or remodelers and have been available between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Products that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration. Entries will be judged relevance to the business application of the product, overall execution, design, and ease of customer use.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality images depicting the product (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDFs of the information materials (.pdf), one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), and one (1) video.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Associate - Best Special Promotion

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: Entries should be public relations promotions (e.g., grand openings, traffic builder promotions, consumer/realtor incentive programs, builder/developer promotions, building supplies promotions, etc.). Consumer entries may be single-entry or campaigns and must have been promoted in at least one public medium other than, or in addition to, direct mail and must have taken place between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on effective communication, originality, cost effectiveness, and ability to meet stated marketing objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Must include at least five (5) of the following (other than, or in addition to direct mail): Print Advertising: One (1) high-Quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Billboard: One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). Radio Commercial: One (1) file of the radio commercial URL or web address where the radio commercial can be heard (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Television Commercial: One (1) URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Internet Media E-mail Message: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Social Network Marketing: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Online Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Promotional Video: URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.) Website: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

CUSTOM BUILDER CATEGORIES

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Kitchen

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M–1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Living Room

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Owners Suite

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), including at least one of each of the following: bathroom, bedroom, closet. One (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Specialty Room

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024 . Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity. Entries into this category may include but not limited to: Sunroom, Media Room, Library, Home Office, Game Room, Wine Room, etc. Rooms that will not be considered: Living Rooms, Great Rooms, Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchens, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry. These required fields will be noted by an asterisk.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Outdoor Living Space

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity. Entries into this category may include but not limited to: Patio, Deck, Gazebo, Pool House, Sports Court, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Architectural Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Overall Interior Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, attention to detail, functionality, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the interior of the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Living Room Area, Kitchen, Dining, Owners Suite, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best New Custom Home

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Note: To be considered for this category, the same home must be entered in a minimum of three (3) Best Project Categories and one (1) Best Architectural Category in the same price point. An application for Best New Custom Home must be completed. An entry fee is required for Best New Custom Home entry. Best Project Categories: Owners Suite, Kitchen, Living Room, Outdoor Living Space, Specialty Room. Best Architectural Categories: Architectural Design.
  
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Four (4) high-quality images depicting the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Room of Choice, 2nd Room of Choice, 3rd Room of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), list of Interior Category names and corresponding entry ID #’s, and list of Architectural Category names and corresponding entry ID #’s. This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less Than 50 Homes) - Best Architectural Design - Attached Home

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Examples of an "Attached Home": Duplex, Condo, Townhome, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less Than 50 Homes) - Best Overall Interior Design - Attached Home

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, attention to detail, functionality, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity. Examples of an "Attached Home": Duplex, Condo, Townhome, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the interior of the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Living Room Area, Kitchen, Dining, Owners Suite, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Tiny House

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. A Tiny House is considered 600 sq ft or less.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the interior of the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best 2023 Parade of Homes™/Showcase Home - Custom Builder

  $0:$0
  Note: To be considered for this category, the entry home must have participated in its local association 2023 Parade of Homes™. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. An application for Best Parade of Homes™/ Showcase Home must be completed and all category requirements met. The entry fee of $150/$195 will be waived for a Best Parade of Homes™ Home entry if it meets all the criteria. Only (1) one entry will be permitted per company.
  
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been shown/participated in the local associations parade/showcase between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. No more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Living Room Area, Dining, Kitchen. View of Choice(s) could include: Back Elevation, Owners Suite, or other rooms. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-1M, 1M-1.5M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Print Ad

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The ad must have run in a newspaper or periodical between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on concept, copy, layout, overall design execution, communication of the ad's objective, and overall use of color (if applicable).
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Email Message

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Email message must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on content, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of campaign, and response rate of target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the email distributed (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less Than 50 Homes) - Best Direct Mail Piece

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The direct mail piece must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on strength of communication, design elements, impact to target market and objectives, cost effectiveness, and results.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the direct mail piece (.jpg), five (5) copies of the direct mail piece, and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) direct mail pieces must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each piece.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Sales Brochure

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The brochure must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on best overall theme, graphic design, effective communication to target market and objectives, value, and appropriateness to the selling effort. Entries should be product-oriented brochures used by on-site personnel in the direct selling effort.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the brochure (.jpg), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each brochure. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Website

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Website must have been newly created or fully updated (if updated please provide a before) between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on originality, concept, execution, overall effectiveness as it relates to the specific target market, and objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). One (1) high-quality image of Website Homepage (.jpg), and one (1) high-quality image of before Website Home Page (.jpg). *Only if website is updated not newly created. Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Special Sales Promotion

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: Entries should be public relations promotions (e.g., grand openings, traffic builder promotions, consumer/realtor incentive programs, builder/developer promotions, building supplies promotions, etc.). Consumer entries may be single-entry or campaigns and must have been promoted in at least one public medium other than, or in addition to, direct mail and must have taken place January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on effective communication, originality, cost effectiveness and ability to meet stated marketing objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Must include at least five (5) of the following (other than, or in addition to direct mail): Print Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg), Billboard: One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). Radio Commercial: One (1) file of the radio commercial - URL or web address where the radio commercial can be heard (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Television Commercial: One (1) URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Internet Media E-mail Message: One (1) high-Quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Social Network Marketing: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Online Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Promotional Video: URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Website: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less Than 50 Homes) - Best Digital Marketing Campaign

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Digital Marketing Campaign must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience. Examples: Banner Ads, Social Media Posts, and Geofencing. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project. - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words) Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Components of the program: One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), six (6) high-quality images (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), up to two (2) videos.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder (Less than 50 Homes) - Best Showroom / Sales Center

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The showroom must have been newly constructed, repurposed or fully renovated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on merchandising, overall design execution, and use of graphics, marketing materials, and displays. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to four (4) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Approach to the showroom/sales center, exterior on-site signage, sales office interior, product display (if applicable).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Custom Builder of the Year - Grand Award

  $0:$0
  Note: To be considered for this award, candidates must have entered in a minimum of One (1) Promotional Category and three (3) Product Categories and must enter One (1) New Custom Home. No entry fee or entry is required for the Grand Award entry. Companies that previously received a Star Award in 2023 in this category are not eligible again for consideration for 2024.
  
  Promotional Categories Custom Builder: Direct Mail Piece Custom Builder - Email Message Custom Builder - Print Ad Custom Builder - Sales Brochure Custom Builder - Special Promotion Custom Builder - Website General - Showroom/Sales Center Custom Builder - Digital Marketing Program.
  
  Product Categories Custom Builder: Architectural Design Custom Builder - Kitchen Custom Builder - Living Custom Builder - Owners Suite Custom Builder - Outdoor Living Space Custom Builder - Specialty Room Custom Builder - Overall Interior Design Custom Builder.
  
  New Custom Home.
  
  The Custom Builder of the Year Grand Award will be determined based on the average score of a company’s entries that qualify as a finalist under the Grand Award categories relative to the score of the other companies’ entries in those categories that qualify as a finalist. If three (3) or more companies do not meet the requirements, then the Grand Award will not be awarded.

DEVELOPER CATEGORIES

• Developer - Best Overall Community up to 50 Acres

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: To be eligible, the community must have the first models/units opened or completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on their ability to: protect and provide access to the natural environment, incorporate a mix of land uses, use land in an efficient and innovative manner, pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly, provide housing choices, and utilize infill opportunities. Note: It is neither required nor expected that every entry address all of the principles. Judges will award those projects demonstrating the best execution of applicable principles.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the community including (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Signage Sales Office Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks, Street view of Units. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the community site plans (.pdf), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Overall Community 51 Acres - 299 Acres

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: To be eligible, the community must have the first models/units opened or completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on their ability to: protect and provide access to the natural environment, incorporate a mix of land uses, use land in an efficient and innovative manner, pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly, provide housing choices, and utilize infill opportunities. Note: It is neither required nor expected that every entry address all of the principles. Judges will award those projects demonstrating the best execution of applicable principles.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the community including (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Signage Sales Office Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks, Street view of Units. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the community site plans (.pdf), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Overall Community 300 Acres - 599 Acres

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: To be eligible, the community must have the first models/units opened or completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on their ability to: protect and provide access to the natural environment, incorporate a mix of land uses, use land in an efficient and innovative manner, pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly, provide housing choices, and utilize infill opportunities. Note: It is neither required nor expected that every entry address all of the principles. Judges will award those projects demonstrating the best execution of applicable principles.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the community including (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Signage Sales Office Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks, Street view of Units. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the community site plans (.pdf), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Overall Community more than 600 Acres

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: To be eligible, the community must have the first models/units opened or completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on their ability to: protect and provide access to the natural environment, incorporate a mix of land uses, use land in an efficient and innovative manner, pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly, provide housing choices, and utilize infill opportunities. Note: It is neither required nor expected that every entry address all of the principles. Judges will award those projects demonstrating the best execution of applicable principles.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the community including (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Signage Sales Office Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks, Street view of Units, up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the community site plans (.pdf), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of the item. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Community Club House

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. This category is intended to showcase a developers Community Club House. Entries will be judged on design, use of space, attention to detail, use of materials, exceptional features or amenities, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Community Amenity

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. This category is intended to showcase an amenity that sets this community apart or increases the quality of life to the residents of the community. Entries will be judged on design, use of space, attention to detail, use of materials, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Direct Mail Piece

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The direct mail piece must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on strength of communication, design elements, impact to target market and objectives, cost effectiveness, and results. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the direct mail piece (.jpg), five (5) copies of the direct mail piece, and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) direct mail pieces must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each piece.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Print Ad

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The ad must have run in a newspaper or periodical between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on concept, copy, layout, overall design execution, communication of the ad’s objective, and overall use of color (if applicable). Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Email Message

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Email message must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on content, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of campaign, and response rate of target audience. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the email distributed (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Sales Brochure

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The brochure must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on best overall theme, graphic design, effective communication to target market and objectives, value, and appropriateness to the selling effort. Entries should be product-oriented brochures used by on-site personnel in the direct selling effort. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the brochure (.jpg), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each brochure.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Website

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Website must have been newly created or fully updated (if updated please provide a before) between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on originality, concept, execution, overall effectiveness as it relates to the specific target market, and objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), one (1) high-quality image of Website Homepage (.jpg), and one (1) high-quality image of before website Home Page (.jpg). *Only if website is updated not newly created. Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Special Promotion

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: Entries should be public relations promotions (e.g., grand openings, traffic builder promotions, consumer/realtor incentive programs, builder/developer promotions, building supplies promotions, etc.). Consumer entries may be single-entry or campaigns and must have been promoted in at least one public medium other than, or in addition to, direct mail and must have taken place between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on effective communication, originality, cost effectiveness, and ability to meet stated marketing objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Must include at least five (5) of the following (other than, or in addition to direct mail): Print Advertising: One (1) high-Quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Billboard: One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). Radio Commercial: One (1) file of the radio commercial URL or web address where the radio commercial can be heard (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Television Commercial: One (1) URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Internet Media E-mail Message: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Social Network Marketing: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Online Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Promotional Video: URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.) Website: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Digital Marketing Campaign

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Social Media Marketing Campaign must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Examples: Banner Ads, Social Media Posts, and Geofencing, etc. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Components of the program: one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), six (6) high-quality images (.jpg), and up to two (2) videos.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer - Best Showroom / Sales Center

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The showroom must have been newly constructed, repurposed or fully renovated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on merchandising, overall design execution, and use of graphics, marketing materials, and displays.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to four (4) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Approach to the showroom/sale center, exterior on-site signage, sales office interior, product display (if applicable), and up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the showroom/sales office floor plan (including furniture and merchandising placement) (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Developer of the Year - Grand Award

  $0:$0
  Note: To be considered for this award, candidates must have entered in a minimum of two (2) Promotional Categories and one (1) Best Overall Community and one (1) Product Category. No entry fee or entry is required for the Grand Award entry. Companies that previously received a Star Award in 2023 in this category are not eligible again for consideration for 2024.
  
  Promotional Categories Developer: Direct Mail Piece Developer – Print Ad General – Billboard Developer – Digital Marketing Plan General – Promotional 30 to 60 Second Video Developer – Email Message Developer – Special Promotion Developer – Website Developer - Sales Brochure General – Radio Commercial General - Television Developer - Best Showroom / Sales Center.
  
  Best Overall Community Category Developer: Community up to 50 Acres Developer – Community 51 Acres to 299 Acres Developer – Community 300 Acres to 599 Acres Developer – Community more than 600 Acres.
  
  Best Overall Product Category: Community Club House Community Amenity - The Developer of the Year Grand Award will be determined based on the average score of a company’s entries that qualify as a finalist under the Grand Award categories relative to the score of the other companies’ entries in those categories that qualify as a finalist. If three (3) or more companies do not meet the requirements, then the Grand Award will not be awarded.

MULTIFAMILY CATEGORIES

• Multifamily - Best Architectural Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship functionality, and creativity. Multifamily projects include: Duplexes, Townhomes, Condos etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the unit (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Interior Entrance, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Multifamily - Best Overall Interior Merchandising of a Model

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, attention to detail, functionality, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity. Multifamily projects include: Duplexes, Townhomes, Condos, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the unit (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Living Room Area, Kitchen, Dining, Owner Suite, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Multifamily - Best Overall Interior Design for Community Space

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. This category is intended to showcase the interior design of a community space. Entries will be judged on design, use of space, attention to detail, use of materials, exceptional features or amenities, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Multifamily - Best Multifamily Complex

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, attention to detail, use of materials, amenities offered to community, cost/value relationship functionality, and creativity as it addresses the needs of the target market. Multifamily projects include: Garden Apartment (non-garden), Condominium, Other.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Showcase Model Unit: Please upload no less than four (4) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the unit (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. Images of Complex Features: Up to three (3) high-quality images (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), Signage Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks, Street View of Units. Five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Multifamily - Best Mixed-Use Community

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, amenities offered to community, cost/value relationship functionality, and creativity. Protect and provide access to the natural environment, incorporate a mix of land uses, use land in an efficient and innovative manner, pedestrian-scaled and pedestrian friendly, provide housing choices, and utilize infill opportunities. Note: It is neither required nor expected that every entry address all of the principles. Judges will award those projects demonstrating the best execution of applicable principles.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the community including (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Signage Sales Office Recreation or Community Center Green Areas: Parks, Lakes, Trails, etc. Streets/Sidewalks Street, view of Units. At least one (1) or no more than three (3) high-quality PDFs of community plan (.PDF) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Multifamily - Best Community Site Plan

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, architectural plan, landscape architecture document, and improvements to site. Multifamily projects include: Townhome Community, Lofts, Community Garden Apartment, Community Apartment Community (non-garden), Condominium Community, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Model Unit: Please upload no less than five (5) and no more than nine (9) high-quality images depicting the site plan (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), Front Elevation of Community, Architectural Plan Landscape, Architecture Improvements to the Land, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF community site plan (.PDF). Images of Community Features: Up to (3) high-quality images (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

REMODELER CATEGORIES

• Remodeler - Best Bathroom Renovation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Kitchen Renovation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Specialty Room

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries into this category may include but not limited to: Sunroom, Media Room, Library, Home Office, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Outdoor Living Space

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries into this category may include but not limited to: Patio, Deck, Gazebo, Pool House, Sport Court, etc.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Addition

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximtely 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Front Elevation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, use of materials, cost/value relationship, innovation, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Two (2) high-quality images depicting the before of the Front Elevation (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB), one (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Whole House Renovation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, use of materials, cost/value relationship, innovation, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the before of any of the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, One View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Historically Sensitive Renovation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: THE HOME MUST BE ON THE HISTORIC REGISTRY and the project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than six (6) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) high-quality PDF of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) high-quality PDF of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please upload no less than one (1) and no more than two (2) high-quality PDFs of historical documentation or registry information (.pdf).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Historic Renovation

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. The entry must be at least 50 years old to be considered historic (dwelling must have original construction completion prior to 1972). Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than six (6) high quality images depicting the before of the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). **Providing both before and after pictures give the judges better insight to the project. One (1) to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the before floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), one (1) to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the after floor plan for the room/area (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Email Message

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Email message must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on content, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of campaign, and response rate of target audience.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the email distributed (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Website

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Website must have been newly created or fully updated (if updated please provide a before) between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on originality, concept, execution, overall effectiveness as it relates to the specific target market, and objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), one (1) high-quality image of Website Homepage (.jpg), and one (1) high-quality image of before website Home Page (.jpg). *Only if website is updated not newly created. Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Digital Marketing Campaign

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Digital Marketing Campaign must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience. Examples: Banner Ads, Social Media Posts, and Geofencing. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Components of the program: One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), six (6) high-quality images (.jpg), and up to two (2) videos (URL link(s) where videos can be found). Please enter http:// at the beginning of all website URLs.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler - Best Overall Interior Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, attention to detail, functionality, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than six (6) and no more than eight (8) high-quality images depicting the interior of the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Living Room Area, Kitchen, Dining, Bedroom, Bathroom, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Remodeler of the Year - Grand Award

  $0:$0
  Note: To be considered for this award, candidates must have entered in a minimum of One (1) Promotional Category and three (3) Best Product Categories. No entry fee or entry is required for the Grand Award entry. Companies that previously received a Star Award in 2023 in this category are not eligible again for consideration in the 2024 Awards.
  
  Promotional Categories Remodeler: Email Message Remodeler - Website Remodeler - Digital Marketing Campaign General - Promotional 30-60 second Video.
  
  Product Categories Remodeler: Best Addition Remodeler - Bathroom Renovation Remodeler - Kitchen Renovation Remodeler - Outdoor Living Space Remodeler - Specialty Room Remodeler - Whole House Renovation Remodeler - Whole House Renovation Attached Home Remodeler - Historic Renovation Remodeler - Historically Sensitive Renovation Remodeler - Front Elevation.
  
  The Remodeler of the Year Grand Award will be determined based on the average score of a company’s entries that qualify as a finalist under the Grand Award categories relative to the score of the other companies’ entries in those categories that qualify as a finalist. If three (3) or more companies do not meet the requirements, then the Grand Award will not be awarded.

VOLUME BUILDER CATEGORIES

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Product Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024, is a home that has a model and more than one home will be built from this plan. Entries will be judged on overall design, attention to design detail, scale, balance, function, style, value, and sales results. (Lot price included.) Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Exterior Elevation, Living Room Area, Dining Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Interior Merchandising

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, and appeal to the product’s specific target market in the most cost-effective manner. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Living Room Area, Dining Area, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Semi-Custom Home

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  This home should be a one of a kind home. (Lot price included.)
  
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on overall design, attention to detail, scale, balance, function, style, and value. Only builders without furnished models for viewing by the general public are eligible for this award. This home should be a one of a kind home. (Lot price included). Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than six (6) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Back Elevation, Living Room, Owners Suite, Kitchen, View of Choice. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high-quality PDFs of the floor plan and architectural drawing of the front elevation (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry. This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M–1.25M, etc.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Bathroom Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry. This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Kitchen Design

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than three (3) and no more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the room/area (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the room/area floor plan (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry. This category will be broken down by price point based on the final entries submitted. Examples are: Under 250K, 250K-500K, 500-750K, 750K-1M, 1M-1.25M, etc.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Specialty Feature/Room

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The home must have been built between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on use of color, texture, interior space, furniture, accessories, window and wall treatments, and appeal to the product's specific target market in the most cost-effective manner. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Please upload no less than two (2) and no more than four (4) high-quality images depicting the special feature or room (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB). One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Best 2023 Parade of Homes™/Showcase Home - Volume Builder

  $0:$0
  Note: To be considered for this category, the entry home must have participated in its local association 2023 Parade of Homes™. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards. An application for Best Parade of Homes™/ Showcase Home must be completed and all category requirements met. The entry fee of $150/$195 will be waived for a Best Parade of Homes™ Home entry if it meets all the criteria. Only (1) one entry will be permitted per company.
  
  Judging Criteria: The project must have been shown/participated in the local associations parade/showcase between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Entries will be judged on design, quality of construction, attention to detail, use of materials, cost/value relationship, functionality, and creativity.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. No more than five (5) high-quality images depicting the house (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Front Elevation, Living Room Area, Dining, Kitchen, View of Choice(s) could include: Back Elevation, Owners Suite or other rooms. One (1) high-quality PDF of the floor plans (.pdf), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Direct Mail Piece

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The direct mail piece must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on strength of communication, design elements, impact to target market and objectives, cost effectiveness, and results. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the direct mail piece (.jpg), five (5) copies of the direct mail piece, and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) direct mail pieces must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each piece. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Print Ad

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The ad must have run periodical between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on concept, copy, layout, overall design execution, communication of the ad’s objective, and overall use of color (if applicable). Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Email Message

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Email message must have run between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on content, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of campaign, and response rate of target audience. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the email distributed (.pdf) and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Sales Brochure

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The brochure must have been used in the sales and marketing effort between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on best overall theme, graphic design, effective communication to target market and objectives, value, and appropriateness to the selling effort. Entries should be product-oriented brochures used by on-site personnel in the direct selling effort. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality image of the brochure (.jpg), five (5) complete copies of the original brochure (including applicable inserts of floor plans, site plan, features, etc.), and one (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg). Please Note: Five (5) brochures must be delivered to the TAB Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2024. Please place a label with the entry number on the front upper right-hand corner of each brochure. Your entry number is displayed on the submitting page.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Website

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Website must have been newly created or fully updated (if updated please provide a before) between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on originality, concept, execution, overall effectiveness as it relates to the specific target market, and objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project- 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), one (1) high-quality image of Website Homepage (.jpg), and one (1) high-quality image of Before Website Home Page (.jpg). *Only if website is updated not newly created. Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Special Promotion

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: Entries should be public relations promotions (e.g., grand openings, traffic builder promotions, consumer/realtor incentive programs, builder/developer promotions, building supplies promotions, etc.). Consumer entries may be single-entry or campaigns and must have been promoted in at least one public medium other than, or in addition to, direct mail and must have taken place between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on effective communication, originality, cost effectiveness, and ability to meet stated marketing objectives. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. May include at least five (5) of the following (other than, or in addition to direct mail): Print Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Billboard: One (1) high-quality image of the billboard (.jpg). Radio Commercial: One (1) file of the radio commercial (URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed). Television Commercial: One (1) (URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed) (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Internet Media E-mail Message: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Social Network Marketing: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Online Advertising: One (1) high-quality image of the advertisement (.jpg). Promotional Video: URL or web address where the television commercial can be viewed (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). Website: URL or web address (Please enter http:// at the beginning of your website URL.). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Digital Marketing Campaign

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The Digital Marketing Program must have been newly created or fully updated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on content, overall message, best use of the medium, visual design, use of graphics, purpose of program, response rate, and level of interaction by target audience. Examples: Banner Ads, Social Media Posts, and Geofencing. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Components of the program: One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg), six (6) high-quality images (.jpg), and up to two (2) videos.
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder (50 Homes or More) - Best Showroom / Sales Center

  $150 (Early Bird) - $195
  Judging Criteria: The showroom must have been newly constructed, repurposed or fully renovated between January 1, 2023 and January 31, 2024. Entries will be judged on merchandising, overall design execution, and use of graphics, marketing materials, and displays. Projects that previously received a 2023 Star Award in this category are not eligible again for consideration, but the project may enter another category, if applicable, in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Required Materials: Project Description/Notes: Describe the project - 1050 characters or less (approximately 150 words). Project Highlight - 2-3 sentences (approximately 40 words). Project highlight will be used in the script should the entry be selected as a winner. Please make sure this information is relevant to this project. Up to four (4) high-quality images depicting the following (.jpg, minimum file size of 500KB): Approach to the showroom/sales center, Exterior on-site signage, Sales office interior, Product Display (if applicable). Up to two (2) high-quality PDFs of the showroom/sales office floor plan (including furniture and merchandising placement) (.pdf). One (1) high-quality company logo (.jpg).
  
  PLEASE NOTE: The Entrant Review and Signature Acknowledgement, Photography Release: Copyrighted Materials, and the Photography Release: Usage Rights fields in the Category Specific Data Tab MUST be completed in order to save your entry.

• Volume Builder of the Year (50 Homes or More) - Grand Award

  $0:$0
  Grand Award - Volume Builder of the Year (will be split into 3 levels): Volume Builder of the Year (51-99 Low Volume), Volume Builder of the Year (100 - 299 Mid Volume), Volume Builder of the Year (300 or More High Volume). To be considered for this award, candidates must have entered in a minimum of two (2) Promotional Categories, two (2) Best Product Categories and one (1) Individual Achievement Category. No entry fee or entry is required for the Grand Award entry. Companies that previously received a Star Award in 2023 in this category are not eligible again for consideration in the 2024 Star Awards.
  
  Promotional Categories - Direct Mail Piece Volume Builder - Email Message Volume Builder - Print Ad General - Radio Commercial Volume Builder - Sales Brochure General - Showroom / Sales Center Volume Builder - Special Promotion General - Television Commercial Volume Builder - Website Volume Builder - Digital Marketing Program General - Promotional Video -
  
  Best Product Categories - Semi-Custom Home - Product/Model Design - Interior Merchandising - Specilaty Feature/Room - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design
  
  Individual Achievement Categories - Construction Manager of the Year - Construction Superintendent of the Year - Project Manager of the Year - Marketing Professional of the Year - Rookie Sales Professional of the Year - Sales Manager of the Year - On-site Sales Person of the Year Online - Sales Person of the Year - Warranty Service Professional of the Year - Design Professional of the Year
  
  The Volume Builder of the Year - Grand Award will be determined based on the average score of a company’s entries that qualify as a finalist under the Grand Award categories relative to the score of the other companies’ entries in those categories that qualify as a finalist. If three (3) or more companies do not meet the requirements, then the Grand Award will not be awarded.