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MAXAwardsGeneralCriteria

MAXAWARDS2018—GENERALINFORMATIONELIGIBILITY

TheMAXAwardswerecreatedbytheSalesandMarketingCounciloftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustininrecognitionofSalesandMarketingExcellence.TheprestigiousMAXAwardisgiventoBuilders,Developers,Remodelers,andAssociateMemberswhomadesignificantandcreativecontributionsinresidentialmarketingthroughspecificachievementsduring2017.ENTRYPROCESSAllentrieswillbesubmittedonlineatwww.hbamaxawards.com.Thisprocessisdesignedtosaveyoutimeandmoney.Youwon'tneedtomakemultiplecopiesofeachentry,burnmultipleCDs,submiteverythinginsealedenvelopes,ormakemultipletripstothesupplystoretoputyourentriestogetherforsubmission.Instead,everythingisrightatyourfingertips.ELIGIBLEENTRIESOnlythosematerialsorproductsmarketedorconstructedwithintheGreaterAustinregion(whichincludesTravis,Williamson,Hays,Bastrop,Caldwell,Lee,andpartsofBurnetCounties)duringthecalendaryearof2017areeligibleforcompetition.Noentrywillbejudgedwithoutpaymentofentryfee.Allentriesmustadheretotheexactentryrequirementsandjudgingcriteria.Failuretocomplywiththesespecificationswillresultindisqualificationofentryandforfeitureoftheentryfees.Categorieswithfewerthanthreeentriesmaybeexcludedfromawardconsiderationandentryfeesrefunded.ENTRYDEADLINEAllentries,payments,andmaterialsareduenolaterthan11:59pmonMonday,February5,2018.Wherenecessary,allphysicalentriesmustbesubmittedtotheHBAOfficenolaterthanMonday,February5,2018,at5:00pm.Sendorbringentriesto8140ExchangeDrive,Austin,TX78754,Attention:NaomiBludworth.ENTRYFEESEntryfeesare$150perentryforallcategories.Companiesmaypayallentryfeeswithacheck(payabletoHBAofGreaterAustin)orsubmitpaymentonlineatwww.hbamaxawards.com.

JUDGINGJudgesareselectedfromacrossthenation,areamongthemostcreativeandsuccessfulindividualswithinthehomebuildingindustry,andrepresentthemanydisciplinescontributingtonewhomesalesandmarketing,aswellasgeographicdiversity.Judgesareineligibleforentry.Judgesreservetherighttoeliminateanycategorywherethequalityofworkdoesnotwarrantawinner.Alldecisionsofthejudgesarefinal.

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QUALIFYINGFORGRANDMAXAWARDS

GrandMAX“oftheYear”Awardsarenotjudgedindividually.ScoresreceivedinspecificcategoriesinthegeneralandindividualachievementawardsjudgingareusedinthetallyfortheGRANDMAXawardsandaregiventotheVolumeBuilder,CustomBuilder,Remodeler,AssociateandCommunitywhoaccumulatesthehighestoverallpointtotalinthosespecificcategories.

ToQualifyforVolumeBuilder,CustomBuilder,orRemodeler“oftheYear”awards,youmustenteratleast1categoryineachofthefollowingareas–Promotional,Product,andIndividualcategories.

ToQualifyforBestCommunity(non-master-planned)“oftheYear”,youmustentertheBestUniqueFeatureforaCommunity,BestDesignforaCommunity,andBestSpecialPromotionforaDevelopercategories.

ToQualifyfortheBestMaster-PlannedCommunity“oftheYear”,youmustentertheBestLifestyle,BestUniqueFeature,BestDesignforaCommunityandBestClubhouseforaCommunitycategories.

ToQualifyforBestAssociate“oftheYear”Award,youmustenteratleastfourcategoriesofyourchoosing.

ThePointSystemisasfollows:10pointsforGold/MAXAward,5pointsforSilverAward,3pointsforthirdFinalistPosition,2pointsfor4thfinalistpositionand1pointperEntry.

OTHER“NON-JUDGED”AWARDSTheHBAwillalsopresent,inpartnershipwithTheStatesman,a“BestOnlineCurbAppeal”awardtothecompanythatearnsthehighestpointsusingathird-partyratingsystemthatcalculatesthebestonlinepresence(includesresponsivewebsites,socialmedia,third-partyreviews,etc.)AllcompaniesenteringMAXwillbejudged–noentryfeerequired.

TheHBAwillrecognizethecompanywiththemostMAXSpiritattheeventwiththeMAXSpiritAward.Companiesorindividualsthatshowthe“mostspirit”duringtheawardsgalawillberecognized.CHANGESTOCATEGORIESORENTRIESHBAstaffreservestherighttocombineoreliminateanycategoryorcategoriesduetoinsufficiententries.Additionally,theHBAreservestherighttocreatenewcategoriesshouldtheMAXjudgesdetermineasituationwarrantssuchaction.Judgesmayalsore-categorizeanyentry,ifintheiropinion,ithasbeenenteredintothewrongcategory,oriftheentryisbettersuitedtoanothercategory.Specialawardsmaybepresentedatthejudges'discretion.ROLLOVERYOURENTRIESTONAHB'SNATIONALSFORMOREEXPOSURETogiveyouthemaximumexposureandsaveyoutimeandmoney,youcanelectto"rollover"yourentrymaterialstotheNationalAssociationofHomeBuilders(NAHB)NationalsAwards.Toparticipate,simplyselecttheappropriatechoicewhencompletingyourentryform(s).Aseparateentryfeeof$175willbecollecteddirectlyfromTheNationalSales&MarketingAwards.FormoreinformationcontactNaomiBludworthatnaomi@hbaaustin.com.

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TheNational’swillnowrequireyoutogotohttps://www.thenationals.comandpayyourentryfeesbeforetheywillprocessyourrolledovermaterials.CallforEntriesforTheNationalsopeninJuly2018;whenHBAstaffsendsyourmaterials,youwillbenotifiedsothatyoucanproceedwithentrypaymentaccordingly.

TEXASASSOCIATIONOFBUILDERSSTARAWARDSIfyouwouldliketoenteryour2018MAXAwardsentriesintothe2018StarAwards,clickhereforinstructionsonhowtodoso.

PROMOTIONALPARTNERSTheMAXAwardswouldnotbepossiblewithoutthesupportofourgenerousPromotionalPartners.Withtwenty-onelevelsofpartnership,thereisonethatfitseverycompanyandindividual.Pleasetakeacloserlookattheopportunitiestosupportthisannualevent.AWARDSPRESENTATIONAwardwinnerswillbeannouncedandhonoredattheMAXAwardsGalaattheJWMarriottAustinlocatedat110E2ndSt,Austin,Texas,onSaturday,April7,2018.Don'tmisstheopportunitytoparticipateinAustin'smostexcitingindustryevent.Ticketsmaybepurchasedfor$100each.Youmayalsopurchaseatablefor10peopleatthe2018MAXAwardsfor$900.Ticketsmaybepurchasedhere.ContactNaomiBludworthatnaomi@hbaaustin.comfordetails.

PHOTOGRAPHSSUBMITTEDAllphotossubmittedfortheHBA'sMAXAwardsbecomethepropertyoftheHBA.

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CATEGORYDESCRIPTIONS&CRITERIAPROMOTIONALAWARDSBestPrintAd–Builder/RemodelerBuildersandremodelerswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestPrintAd–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestPrintAd–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonexcellenceofconcept,copy,layout,overalldesignexecution,communicationofadvertisingobjectiveandoveralluseofcolor(ifapplicable).Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Upto2digitalphotosoftheAd(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)2. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink

itdeservesanaward.Identifythetargetmarket,unusualconstraintsoropportunities,andhowthemarketingobjectivesweremet.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.Max.700characters(approximately100words)

3. ConsolidatedMarketingStatement*—aconsolidatedversionofthemarketingstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwardsandGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericpromotionalstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

4. IdentifyTargetMarket5. IdentifyMarketingTimeFrame6. Identifythenumberoftimestheadran7. Identifytheamountoftrafficgeneratedbythead8. Providethetotalcostofproduction(doesnotincludemediaplacementcosts)

Pleasenote-maximumfileuploadsizeforimagesis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestSalesBrochure–Builder/RemodelerBuildersandremodelerswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestSalesBrochure–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestSalesBrochure–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonbestoverallexcellenceoftheme,graphicdesign,effectivecommunication,valueandappropriatenesstothesellingeffort.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Handdeliveredcopyoftheoriginalbrochureandallapplicableinserts(floorplans,siteplans,features,etc)submittedtotheHBA.

2. Uptotwodigitalpicture(s)ofthepiecesubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)3. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink



5. IdentifyTargetMarket6. IdentifyMarketingTimeFrame7. IdentifyCostperpiece8. Identifythenumberprinted9. Totalcostofproduction(in$dollars)

Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestDirectMail–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestDirectMail–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonstrengthofcommunication,designelements,impact,costeffectivenessandresults.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. HanddeliveredcopyoftheoriginaldirectmailpieceandallapplicableinsertssubmittedtotheHBA.

2. Uptotwodigitalpicture(s)ofthepiecesubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)3. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink



5. IdentifyTargetMarket6. IdentifyMarketingTimeFrame7. NumberMailed8. SalesDirectlyRelatedtoMailing9. TrafficGeneratedbyEntry10. CostPerPiece11. NumberPrinted12. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)


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BestRadioAd–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestRadioAd–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestRadioAd–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entriesmaybeanylength,andwillbejudgedoneffectivenessofmeetingthecommunicationobjective,productiontechnique,creativityandaudienceimpact.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthinkitdeservesanaward.Identifythetargetmarket,unusualconstraintsoropportunities,andhowthemarketingobjectivesweremet.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.Max.700characters(approximately100words)


3. Community4. MarketingTimeFrame5. TargetMarket6. Howmanytimesdidthisadrun?7. TrafficGeneratedbyAd8. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)9. Onlineuploadoftheradiospot,audioCDsubmittedtotheHBAofficesorURLlinkprovidedin

entry.

Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesandaudiofilesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestTelevisionorVideoAd–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestTelevisionorVideoAd-DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestTelevisionorVideoAd–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entriesmaybeanylength,andwillbejudgedoneffectivenessofmeetingthecommunicationobjective,productiontechnique,creativityandaudienceimpact.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Twovideostillsofyourchoicetobeuploadedonlineforawardspresentationusage(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)



4. Community5. MarketingTimeFrame6. TargetMarket7. Howmanytimesdidthisadrun?8. TrafficGeneratedbyAd9. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)10. DVDsubmittedtotheHBAofficesorURLlinktoTelevisionorVideoAdprovidedinentryPleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestWebsite-VolumeBuilderVolumeBuildermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.CustomBuilders,AssociatesandDevelopersarenoteligible.BestWebsite-CustomBuilderCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuilders,AssociatesandDevelopersareNOTeligible.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.BestWebsite–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestWebsite-AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonfunctionalityoftechnologyinuse,easeofnavigation,visualdesign,mobileresponsiveness,content(e.g.thecontentmustbepresentedinanappealingandengagingway),interactivity(e.g.asitethatallowstheusertodosomething),originality,professionalism,effectivenessasitrelatestothespecifictargetmarketandtheoverallexperience(e.g.doestheuserstayinthesite,returntothesite).Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalimageofyourhomepageandsecondarypageofchoicetobeuploadedonlineforawardspresentationusage(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)



4. Websitewillbejudgedonline.PleasesubmitwebsiteURLwherethewebsitecanbefound.Pleaseenterhttp://atthestartofyourwebaddress.

5. LoginorAdditionalWebsiteInformation(ifneeded)6. Community7. TargetMarket8. TrafficGeneratedbyWebsite

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9. TotalLeadsGenerated10. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)-Includetotalcosttocreatethewebsiteinitially+thecostof

anyupgradesdonesincethen.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestDigitalAd-BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestDigitalAd–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedoncreativity,content,innovation,impact,visualdesign,copywriting,anduseofthemedium.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:



3. Adwillbejudgedonline.PleasesubmittheURLwheretheadcanbefound.Ifnotavailableonline,pleasesubmituptotwodigitalimagesofthead(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)

4. Community-PleaseindicatethenameoftheCommunity(ifapplicable)andhowlongithasbeeninexistence.

5. MarketingTimeFrame6. TargetMarket7. TrafficGeneratedbyAd8. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)9. NumberofImpressions10. ClickRate11. ClicktoLead12. LeadConversionPleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestEmailMessage-BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestEmailMessage–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestEmailMessage–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedoncontent,visualdesign,useofgraphics,purposeofcampaign,responserateoftargetaudience.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:



3. Community4. MarketingTimeFrame5. TargetMarket6. TrafficGeneratedbyEmail7. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)8. NumberEmailed9. OpenRate10. ResponseRate11. Campaignisbestjudgedinelectronicformat.Onlinesubmissionofmessageineither.jpegorPDF

format.(.jpegscanbeuploadedviatheImageGallery)Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestSocialMediaBrandingCampaign–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestSocialMediaBrandingCampaign–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestSocialMediaBrandingCampaign–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.JudgingCriteria:Entriesforthiscategoryshouldbeforanongoingcampaigntopromotethebrandoverall.Entrieswillbejudgedoncontent,overallmessage,bestuseofthemedium,visualdesign,useofgraphics,purposeofcampaign,responserateandlevelofinteractionbytargetaudience.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:



3. MarketingTimeFrame4. TargetMarket5. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)6. Click-ThroughRate(CTR)7. NumberofInteractions8. Campaignisbestjudgedinelectronicformat.Onlinesubmissionofcampaignineither.jpegorpdf

formatupload.(Ifcampaignwasexecutedacrossmultiplesocialmediaplatforms,pleasesubmitscreenshotsfromeachplatform.).jpegscanbeuploadedviatheImageGallery.


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BestSocialMediaPromotionCampaign–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestSocialMediaPromotionCampaign–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestSocialMediaPromotionCampaign–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory. BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entriesforthiscategoryshouldbealimitedtimepromotioncampaign.Entrieswillbejudgedoncontent,overallmessage,bestuseofthemedium,visualdesign,useofgraphics,purposeofcampaign,responserateandlevelofinteractionbytargetaudience.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:



3. MarketingTimeFrame4. TargetMarket5. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)6. Click-ThroughRate(CTR)7. NumberofInteractions8. Campaignisbestjudgedinelectronicformat.Onlinesubmissionofcampaignineither.jpegorpdf

formatupload.(Ifcampaignwasexecutedacrossmultiplesocialmediaplatforms,pleasesubmitscreenshotsfromeachplatform).jpegscanbeuploadedviatheImageGallery.


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BestBillboard–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestBillboard–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonstrategy,creativity,readability,impactandexecution.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalimageofthebillboardsubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)2. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink


3. ConsolidatedMarketingStatement*—aconsolidatedversionofthemarketingstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwardsandGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericbrandstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

4. Community5. City6. MarketingTimeFrame7. TargetMarket8. TrafficGeneratedbyAd9. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)


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BestSalesOffice–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonpointsofpurchase,merchandising,impact,overalldesignexecution,useofgraphics,displaysandeffectivenessinachievingoverallobjective.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.

MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Sixdigitalimagessubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)a. Approachviewb. ExteriorOn-sitesignagec. Salesofficeinteriord. Productdisplay(ifapplicable)e. ViewofChoice f. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame8. TargetMarket9. TotalCostin$Dollars(Construction&Merchandising)10. FloorPlan(PDFUpload)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowill

bedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestDesignCenter—BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonpointsofpurchase,merchandising,impact,overalldesignexecution,useofgraphics,displaysandeffectivenessinachievingoverallobjective.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Sixdigitalimagessubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)a. Approachviewb. ExteriorOn-sitesignagec. Salesofficeinteriord. Productdisplay(ifapplicable)e. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoice

2. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink



4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame8. TargetMarket9. TotalCost(Construction&Merchandising)(indollars$)10. FloorPlan(PDFUpload)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowill

bedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestDesignCenter/Showroom–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonpointsofpurchase,merchandising,impact,overalldesignexecution,useofgraphics,displaysandeffectivenessinachievingoverallobjective.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Sixdigitalimagessubmittedonline(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)a. Approachviewb. ExteriorOn-sitesignagec. Salesofficeinteriord. Productdisplay(ifapplicable)e. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoice



4. City5. MarketingTimeFrame6. TargetMarket7. TotalCost(Construction&Merchandising)(indollars$)8. FloorPlan(PDFUpload)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowill

bedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestSpecialSalesPromotion–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entriesshouldbepublicrelationspromotions(i.e.grandopenings,trafficbuilderpromotion,Consumer/Realtorincentiveprograms,BuilderPromotions,etc.)Consumerentriesmaybesingle-entryorcampaignsandmusthavebeenexposedinatleastonepublicmediumotherthanorinadditiontodirectmail.Entrieswillbejudgedoneffectivecommunication,originality,costeffectivenessandabilitytomeetstandardmarketingobjectives.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Mayincludeallofthefollowingimageuploads,foratotalof6images:PrintAdvertising,billboardsetc.(otherthanorinadditiontodirectmail)(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)



4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. MarketingTimeFrame7. TargetMarket8. TrafficGeneratedbyAd9. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)10. RadioPromotionaudiofileupload(.mp3)ifapplicable11. DVDsubmittedtotheHBAofficeofTVadspotorURLlinkprovidedinentryifapplicable


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BestSpecialSalesPromotion–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.

ToqualifyforNon-MasterPlannedCommunityoftheYear,theentrantmustenteratleastoneentryineachofthefollowingcommunitycategories:

i.BestDesignforaCommunityii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiii.BestSpecialSalesPromotionforaDeveloperJudgingCriteria:Entriesshouldbepublicrelationspromotions(i.e.grandopenings,trafficbuilderpromotion,Consumer/Realtorincentiveprograms,BuilderPromotions,etc.)Consumerentriesmaybesingle-entryorcampaignsandmusthavebeenexposedinatleastonepublicmediumotherthanorinadditiontodirectmail.Entrieswillbejudgedoneffectivecommunication,originality,costeffectivenessandabilitytomeetstandardmarketingobjectives.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?7. MarketingTimeFrame8. TargetMarket9. TrafficGeneratedbyAd10. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)11. RadioPromotionaudiofileupload(.mp3)ifapplicable12. DVDsubmittedtotheHBAofficeofTVadspotorURLlinkprovidedinentryifapplicable


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BestSpecialSalesPromotion–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entriesshouldbepublicrelationspromotions(i.e.grandopenings,trafficbuilderpromotion,Consumer/Realtorincentiveprograms,BuilderPromotions,etc.)Consumerentriesmaybesingle-entryorcampaignsandmusthavebeenexposedinatleastonepublicmediumotherthanorinadditiontodirectmail.Entrieswillbejudgedoneffectivecommunication,originality,costeffectivenessandabilitytomeetstandardmarketingobjectives.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. MarketingTimeFrame6. TargetMarket7. TrafficGeneratedbyAd8. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)9. RadioPromotionaudiofileupload(.mp3)ifapplicable10. DVDsubmittedtotheHBAofficeofTVadspotorURLlinkprovidedinentryifapplicable


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BestLogoDesignBuilders,Developers,Remodelers,orAssociateswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Entrywillbejudgedongraphics,concept,overalldesign,readability,andexecution.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. 6to8Imagesthatillustratelogodesignmustbesubmittedonlineforawardspresentationusage.Imagessavedin.jpegformat.(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)

2. ProjectStatement*Describethelogoconcept,challengesovercome,whystyledecisionsweremadealongwithanyotherinformationrelevanttotheprojectMax.1400characters(approximately200words)

3. ConsolidatedProjectStatement*—aconsolidatedversionoftheprojectstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwardsandGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericbrandstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

3.Community4.TargetMarket5.TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)-Includetotalcosttocreatethelogoinitially+thecostofanyupgradesdonesincethen.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestSpecialEvent–Builder BuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestSpecialEvent–Developer DeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BestSpecialEvent–Associate AssociateswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Entrywillbejudgedontheme,objectiveandhowtheobjectivewasmet,promotion(includingprint,online,emailandbroadcast),cohesivenessofthemeonsiteandpromotionandoverallresponsefromthetargetaudience.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. 6to8Imagesthatrepresententry(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)2. MarketingStatement*thatexplainsthemajormarketingobjectivesoftheentryandwhyyouthink



4. NameofEvent5. PurposeofEvent6. TargetAudience7. TotalBudget8. LocationofEvent9. NumberofAttendees10. Explainanyprizesorgiveawaysprovidedatevent11. Explainanyeventactivitiesforattendees


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BestOverallAdCampaign–BuilderBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.BestOverallAdCampaign–DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.Buildersareeligibleonlyifbuilderisresponsiblefordevelopingofthecommunity.BestOverallAdCampaign–AssociateAssociatemembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.BuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedoncopyandconcept,overalldesignandexecutionofcreativestrategy,continuityofthethemeacrossmedia,overalleffectivenessasitrelatestothespecifictargetmarket,andqualifiedtrafficand/orresponsethecampaigngenerated.Entriesmustincludeaminimumof2mediumsandmayincludeanyorallofthefollowing:printadvertising,directmail,televisionorradiospots,billboards,interactive/digital,etc.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.Note:Acampaignshallbedesignatedasanygroupoftwoormoredistinctivebutrelatedadvertisementsforthesameproject,companyormasterplannedcommunity,whichairedorraninconjunctionwitheachotheroveragivenperiodoftimeaspartofacoordinatedmediaschedule.MaterialsForSubmission:

1. Uptosixdigitalphotossubmittedonlineofadcampaignpieces(TobeuploadedintheImageGallery)



4. Ifacorporateorumbrellacampaign,howmanywereincluded?5. ThemeofCampaign6. Community7. City8. MarketingTimeFrame9. DescribetheTargetAudience

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10. TrafficGeneratedbyEntry11. AnnualPromotionalMarketingBudget(indollars$)12. TotalCostofProduction(indollars$)13. NumberofRelatedAdvertisementsDeveloped14. TypeofCampaign-Ifmulti-media,pleaseindicateallmediausedandtheapproximatepercentage

ofthecampaignbudgetdevotedtoeacha. Newspaperb. Magazinec. Radio

• RadioAdUpload(.mp3)d. Television(URL)

• VideoLink(URL)• AdditionalOptionalVideoLink(URL)• DVDtoHBAOffice

e. Outdoorf. DirectMailg. CompanyWebsiteh. OtherInterneti. EmailMessageCampaignj. OnlineBannerCampaignk. Other

15. Whendidthecampaignbegin?16. Howlongdidthecampaignrun?17. TotalCampaignMediaCosts18. TotalTrafficUnits19. OnlineTrafficPerWeek20. OffsiteTrafficPerWeek21. TotalGrossSales(units)DuringCampaign22. UnitSalesPerWeek23. TotalSalesVolume24. TotalOverallAdBudgetDuringEntryPeriod25. TotalAdvertisingCostperTrafficUnit26. TotalAdvertisingCostasaPercentageofSales


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PRODUCTAWARDS-$150perentryBestProductDesign-$100,000-$199,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$200,000-$299,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$300,000-$399,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$400,000-$499,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$500,000-$599,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$600,000-$699,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$700,000-$799,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$800,000-$899,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-$900,000-$999,999-VolumeBuilderBestProductDesign-Over$1Million-VolumeBuilderVolumeBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.OnlyVolumeBuildersareeligibleforthiscategory.Lotpriceincluded.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,style,valueandsalesresults.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalimagesofthefollowingsubmittedonline:a. ExteriorElevationb. LivingRoomc. DiningRoomd. Kitchene. MasterBedroomf. ViewofChoiceg. ViewofChoiceh. ViewofChoicei. ViewofChoicej. ViewofChoice


3. ConsolidatedMarketingStatement*—aconsolidatedversionofthemarketingstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwards

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andGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericbrandstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. Construction/MarketingTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedormarketedin2017)8. TargetMarket9. SquareFootageAirConditioned10. SalesPriceoftheHome11. %ofYourCompany’sSalesthisplanrepresentsinAustinMarket12. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot13. NumberofTotalUnitsClosedin201714. FloorPlanPDFUploads(upto3total)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifying

informationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestProductDesign-SpecialtyProduct-VolumeBuilderVolumeBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.OnlyVolumeBuildersareeligibleforthiscategory.SpecialtyProduct-Anynicheproductdesignedspecificallyforamarket(examplesincludeinfillproduct,cottages,gardenhomes,multi-familyhomes,etc.)Lotpriceincluded.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,style,valueandsalesresults.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. Construction/MarketingTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedormarketedin2017)8. TargetMarket

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9. SquareFootageAirConditioned10. SalesPriceoftheHome11. %ofYourCompany’sSalesthisplanrepresentsinAustinMarket12. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot13. NumberofTotalUnitsClosedin201714. FloorPlanPDFUpload(upto3)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationor

logowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestProductDesign-Customized-VolumeBuilderVolumeBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthiscategory.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.OnlyVolumeBuildersareeligibleforthiscategory.Customized-AnyproductdesignedspecificallyforacustomerLotpriceincluded.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,style,valueandsalesresults.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. Construction/MarketingTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedormarketedin2017)8. TargetMarket

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9. SquareFootageAirConditioned10. SalesPriceoftheHome11. %ofYourCompany’sSalesthisplanrepresentsinAustinMarket12. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot13. NumberofTotalUnitsClosedin201714. FloorPlanPDFUpload(upto3)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationor


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BestCustomHomeProductDesign-$100,000-$249,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$250,000-$499,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$500,000-$749,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$750,000-$999,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$1,000,000-$1,499,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$1,500,000-$1,999,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$2,000,000-$2,499,999-CustomBuilderBestCustomHomeProductDesign-$2,500,000andOver-CustomBuilderCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersaredefinedasthosewhobuildmorethan50homesperyear.OnlyCustomBuildersareeligibleforthiscategory.LotpriceNOTincluded.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,style,valueandsalesresults.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:



3. ConsolidatedMarketingStatement*—aconsolidatedversionofthemarketingstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwardsandGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.

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*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericbrandstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)8. BuyerProfile9. SquareFootageAirConditioned10. SalesPriceoftheHome11. %representedbyYourCompany’sSalesintheAustinMarket12. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot13. FloorPlanPDFUpload(upto3)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationor


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BestGreenHomeJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedongreenbuildingtechniques,includinglotpreparationanddesign,resourceefficiency(homedesign,framingtechniques,materialselection,wastemanagement),energyefficiency(buildingenvelope,mechanicalsystems,appliance,lighting),waterefficiency/conservations,occupancycomfortandindoorenvironmentalquality,plusoperationandmaintenanceeducationforthehomeowner.Judgingwillbebasedoninformationprovidedongreentechniquesusedinthehomealongwithphotosdepictingtheoveralldesignandincorporationofgreenproducts.Houseplansandorientationofhomeonsitewillalsobeused.EnergyStar,NAHBorC.O.A.CertifiedGreen.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsSubmission:

1. DigitalImagesuploadedofthefollowing:a. ExteriorElevationb. LivingRoomc. DiningRoomd. Kitchene. MasterBedroomf. ViewofChoiceg. ViewofChoiceh. ViewofChoicei. ViewofChoicej. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame(Specsonly-BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)8. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)9. TargetMarket/BuyerProfile10. SquareFootageAirConditioned11. SalesPriceoftheHome12. PercentageofSalesthisplanrepresentsintheAustinMarket13. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot

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14. Howdoesthebuilding'sdesignaddressclimatic/sitecondition?(Inregardstolotdesign,preparationanddevelopment)

15. Discusssustainableproductsused&wastemanagementtechnique.(Inregardstoresourceefficiency)

16. Provideinformationon:insulation/wallsystemandsealing(Inregardstoresourceefficiency)17. Describewaterconservationtechniquesusedindoorsandout.(Inregardstowaterefficiency)18. Describestepstakentoimproveindoorairquality.(Inregardstoindoorenvironment)19. Describehowyoueducatedthenewhomeownersaboutthehome.(Inregardstooperationand

maintenance)20. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany

identifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.21. PDFonlineuploadofGreenCertificateUpload-Pleaseremoveallcompanyidentifyinginformation

beforeuploading.


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BestUrbanInfillProjectoftheYearJudgingCriteriaEntrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodesigndetail,scale,balance,function,style,valueandsalesresults.Newproductonly–noremodels,noconversions,nopartoftheoriginalhousestillpartoftheentry.TheinfillareamustbeCityofAustinaddresseswithintheseborders:SouthtoWilliamCannonWestto,andincluding,TarrytownNorthto,andincluding,Crestview(roughlyAndersonLane)EasttotheAirport/Hwy.71corridorAllfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission

1. Digitalimagesofthefollowing,submittedonline:a. Exteriorelevationb. LivingRoomc. DiningRoomd. Kitchene. MasterBedroomf. Uptofour(4)viewsofchoice



4. ProjectAddress5. CommunityNameandAge6. City7. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany

identifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestCustomSpec–CustomBuilderCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.Pleasenote:EntriessubmittedinthiscategorycannotbeenteredintoBestCustomProductDesignforaCustomBuilder.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Onlybuilderswithoutfurnishedmodelsforviewingbygeneralpublicareeligibleforthisaward.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame8. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)9. TargetMarket10. SquareFootageAirConditioned

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11. SalesPriceoftheHome12. %ofYourCompany’sSalesthisplanrepresentsinAustinMarket13. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot14. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany

identifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestKitchenUnder$75,000-CustomHomeBestKitchenOver$75,000-CustomHomeCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Onlybuilderswithoutfurnishedmodelsforviewingbygeneralpublicareeligibleforthisaward.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalImagesuploadedofthefollowing:a. ViewofChoiceb. ViewofChoicec. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)6. TotalConstructionCostofKitchen7. BuyerProfile8. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany

identifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.Pleasenote-Maximumfileuploadsizeis3MBforimagesand10MBforPDFs.Anyfileslargerwillnotuploadtothesystem.

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BestMasterBathUnder$75,000-CustomHomeBestMasterBathOver$75,000-CustomHomeCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Onlybuilderswithoutfurnishedmodelsforviewingbygeneralpublicareeligibleforthisaward.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)6. TotalConstructionCostofMasterBath7. BuyerProfile8. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany


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BestSpecialtyRoom-CustomHomeCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Onlybuilderswithoutfurnishedmodelsforviewingbygeneralpublicareeligibleforthisaward.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)6. TotalConstructionCostofSpecialtyRoom7. BuyerProfile8. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany


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BestOutdoorLivingSpaceUnder$75,000-CustomHomeBestOutdoorLivingSpaceOver$75,000-CustomHomeCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Onlybuilderswithoutfurnishedmodelsforviewingbygeneralpublicareeligibleforthisaward.Apreviouslybuilthomebeingusedasamodelcanbesubmittedaslongastheplaniscurrentlybeingbuiltandavailableforsale.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)6. TotalConstructionCostofOutdoorLivingArea7. BuyerProfile8. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompany


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BestOne-of-a-KindHomeCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeBuildersandDevelopersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Hasafeatureordesignthatisrareorcannotbeduplicated.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)8. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)9. BuyerProfile10. SquareFootageAirConditioned11. SalesPriceoftheHome12. %ofYourCompany’sSalesthisplanrepresentsinAustinMarket13. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot

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14. PDFonlineuploadoffloorplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$100,000-$199,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$200,000-$299,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$300,000-$399,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$400,000-$499,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$500,000-$599,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$600,000-$699,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$700,000-$799,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$800,000-$899,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-$900,000-$999,999BestInteriorMerchandisingforaModelHome-Over$1MillionBestInteriorDesignforaParadeofHomesorShowcaseHomeBothVolumeandCustomBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.AssociateMembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinmayalsoenterprojectsdoneforbuilderclients.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonuseofcolor,texture,interiorspace,furniture,accessories,windowandwalltreatments,andappealtotheproduct'sspecifictargetmarketinmostcosteffectivemanner.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalImagesuploadedofthefollowing:a. LivingRoomAreab. DiningAreac. MasterBedroomd. Kitchene. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City

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7. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)8. TargetMarket/BuyerProfile9. SalesPriceofHome10. MerchandisingCostPerSquareFootage11. Wasanyofthemerchandisingrecycledfromanothermodel?

a. Ifsowhatpercent?12. PDFonlineuploadoffurniturelayoutorspaceplans(upto2allowed)-Anyfloorplansuploaded

withcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestRemodeledProject-Under$200,000BestRemodeledProject-Over$200,000BestKitchenRemodel-Under$75,000BestKitchenRemodel-Over$75,000BestMasterBathRemodelBestOutdoorLivingRemodelBuildersandRemodelerswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedusingphotosdepictingoveralldesign,qualityofconstruction,useofmaterials,cost/valuerelationship,innovationandcreativity,attentiontodetail,functionandstyle.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalimagesuploadedofthefollowing:a. BeforePhotob. BeforePhotoc. BeforePhotod. AfterPhotoe. AfterPhotof. AfterPhoto



4. ProjectAddress5. City6. ConstructionTimeFrame(Projectsmustbecompletedin2017)7. Howmuchexistingsquarefootagewasrenovated/remodeled?8. Howmuchnewsquarefootagewasadded?9. Sixexceptionalfeaturesofthisproject10. TotalSquareFootageofFinalResidentialStructure11. ContractPrice($)12. PDFuploadofthefollowingfloorplans*:

a. BeforeRemodel

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b. AfterRemodel*Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestLifestyleforaMaster-PlannedCommunityDeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.Onlydevelopersofmaster-plannedcommunitiesareeligibleforthiscategory.JudgingCriteria:OnlycommunitiesavailablebyDecember31,2017areeligible.Entrieswillbejudgedonoverallcommunitydesignasitrelatestothetargetmarket,amenities,entryandcommonarealandscapingandsignage.Buildersareeligibleonlyiftheydevelopedthecommunity.

ToqualifyforMaster-PlannedCommunityoftheYear,theentrantmustenteratleastoneentryineachofthefollowingcommunitycategories:

i.BestLifestyleforaMaster-PlannedCommunityii.BestDesignforaCommunityiii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiv.BestClubhouseforaCommunityAllfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. Digitalphotouploadofimagesdepicting:a. CommunityEntryb. RecreationArea/AmenityCenterc. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoicee. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoice



4. Community/SubdivisionName5. CommunityAddress6. City7. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?8. Howmany(number)unitsareinthecommunity?9. Howmany(number)acresareinthecommunity?

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10. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)11. TargetMarketofCommunity?12. PriceRangeofHomes13. ListandDescribeCommunityAmenities14. Describethecommunity’srecreationprogram(s)forresidents15. Listtheschoolssituatedwithinthecommunity’s“limits"16. On-siteContactName-Communitycategoriesarejudgedon-site.Thepersonindicatedwillbe

notifiedofthedateand3-hourarrivaltimewindow.17. On-siteContactPhoneNumber18. On-siteContactEmail19. PDFuploadofupto2floorplansoutliningcommunitysiteplan(anyfloorplansuploadedwith

companyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded)20. CommunityBrochure-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice21. CommunityMap-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice


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BestDesignforaCommunityDeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:OnlycommunitiesavailablebyDecember31,2017areeligible.Entrieswillbejudgedonoverallcommunitydesignasitrelatestothetargetmarket,amenities,entryandcommonarealandscapingandsignage.Buildersareeligibleonlyiftheydevelopedthecommunity.


i.BestLifestyleforaMaster-PlannedCommunityii.BestDesignforaCommunityiii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiv.BestClubhouseforaCommunity


i.BestDesignforaCommunityii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiii.BestSpecialSalesPromotionforaDeveloperAllfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. Digitalphotouploadofimagesdepicting:a. CommunityEntryb. ViewofChoicec. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoicee. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoice


3. ConsolidatedMarketingStatement*—aconsolidatedversionofthemarketingstatemententeredabove-Max.325characters(approximately50words).ThisstatementisforuseattheMAXAwardsandGalaandwillbereadintheeventthisentryisselectedaswinner.Nocompanynamesmaybesubmitted.

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*MarketingStatementsshouldbeuniquetoeachentryandshouldnotbegenericbrandstatements.Eachcategoryshouldhaveadifferentmarketingstatement.

4. Community/SubdivisionName5. CommunityAddress6. City7. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?8. Howmany(number)unitsareinthecommunity?9. Howmany(number)acresareinthecommunity?10. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)11. TargetMarketofCommunity?12. DescribeLandscapingandSignage13. Describethecommunitylayoutanddescribehowitservesthecommunityanditsresidents14. On-siteContactName-Communitycategoriesarejudgedon-site;thepersonindicatedwillbe

notifiedofthedateand3-hourarrivaltimewindow.15. On-siteContactPhoneNumber16. On-siteContactEmail17. PDFuploadofupto2floorplansoutliningcommunitysiteplan(anyfloorplansuploadedwith

companyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded)18. CommunityBrochure-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice19. CommunityMap-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice


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BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityDeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:OnlycommunitiesavailablebyDecember31,2017areeligible.Entrieswillbejudgedonoverallcommunitydesignasitrelatestothetargetmarket,amenities,entryandcommonarealandscapingandsignage.Buildersareeligibleonlyiftheydevelopedthecommunity.


i.BestLifestyleforaMaster-PlannedCommunityii.BestDesignforaCommunityiii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiv.BestClubhouseforaCommunity


i.BestDesignforaCommunityii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiii.BestSpecialSalesPromotionforaDeveloperAllfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. Digitalphotouploadofimagesdepicting:a. UniqueFeatureb. ViewofChoicec. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoicee. ViewofChoice



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4. Community/SubdivisionName5. CommunityAddress6. City7. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?8. Howmany(number)unitsareinthecommunity?9. Howmany(number)acresareinthecommunity?10. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)11. TargetMarketofCommunity?12. Describetheuniquefeatureofthiscommunity13. On-siteContactName-Communitycategoriesarejudgedon-site;thepersonindicatedwillbe

notifiedofthedateand3-hourarrivaltimewindow.14. On-siteContactPhoneNumber15. On-siteContactEmail16. CommunityBrochure-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice17. CommunityMap-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice


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BestClubhouseforaCommunityDeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:OnlycommunitiesavailablebyDecember31,2017areeligible.Entrieswillbejudgedontheme,function,displayconcept,creativity,anddesignusedintheoffice.Buildersareeligibleonlyiftheydevelopedthecommunity.


i.BestLifestyleforaMaster-PlannedCommunityii.BestDesignforaCommunityiii.BestUniqueFeatureforaCommunityiv.BestClubhouseforaCommunityAllfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalphotouploadofminimumof6andupto8imagesdepicting:a. CommunityClubhouseb. ViewofChoicec. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoicee. ViewofChoicef. ViewofChoiceg. ViewofChoiceh. ViewofChoice



4. Community/SubdivisionName5. CommunityAddress6. City7. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?

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8. Howmany(number)unitsareinthecommunity?9. Howmany(number)acresareinthecommunity?10. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)11. TargetMarketofCommunity?12. Describetheclubhouseofthiscommunity13. On-siteContactName-Communitycategoriesarejudgedon-site.Thepersonindicatedwillbe

notifiedofthedateand3-hourarrivaltimewindow.14. On-siteContactPhoneNumber15. On-siteContactEmail16. PDFuploadoffloorplan-(Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogo

willbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded)17. CommunityBrochure-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice18. CommunityMap-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice


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BestNewCommunity-DeveloperDeveloperswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:OnlycommunitiesavailablebyDecember31,2017areeligibleandtheneighborhood/communitymustbelessthantwoyearsold.Entrieswillbejudgedonoverallcommunitydesignasitrelatestothetargetmarket,amenities,entryandcommonarealandscapingandsignage.Buildersareeligibleonlyiftheydevelopedthecommunity.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. Digitalphotouploadofimagesdepicting:a. CommunityEntryb. RecreationArea(ifapplicable)c. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoice



4. Community/SubdivisionName5. CommunityAddress6. City7. Howold(inyearsand/ormonths)isthecommunity?8. Howmany(number)unitsareinthecommunity?9. Howmany(number)acresareinthecommunity?10. Whatlengthoftimewasthisentrymarketedduring2017?(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)11. TargetMarketofCommunity?12. Discusshowcommunityismarketed13. ListBuildersinCommunity14. PriceRangeofHomes15. LotCosts16. TotalNumberofLots17. LotSizes18. ListCommunityAmenities

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19. DescribeLandscapingandSignage20. Numberofsalesgeneratedduringtimeperiod21. On-siteContactName-Communitycategoriesarejudgedon-site.Thepersonindicatedwillbe

notifiedofthedateand3-hourarrivaltimewindow.22. On-siteContactPhoneNumber23. On-siteContactEmail24. PDFuploadofupto2floorplansoutliningcommunitysiteplan-(Anyfloorplansuploadedwith

companyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.)

25. CommunityBrochure-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice26. CommunityMap-Deliver5CopiestoHBAOffice


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BestPoolscape–Associate/BuilderAssociateorBuildermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedontheinstallationitselfandadjacentdeckareaastothequalityofworkmanship,soundnessofdesignpracticalityandsafety.Attentionwillbegiventothesurroundinglandscapeareawithregardtohowwellitharmonizeswithinstallation.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. Digitalimagesuploadeddepicting:a. Poolb. AreaLandscapingc. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)6. TargetMarket/BuyerProfile7. PDFblueprintuploadoutliningpoolscape'sprojectplanandsiteplan.Fullsetsofblueprintswill

notbeaccepted.Anyblueprintuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestPoolscapeforaCommunity—DeveloperDevelopermembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedontheinstallationitselfandadjacentdeckareaastothequalityofworkmanship,soundnessofdesignpracticalityandsafety.Attentionwillbegiventothesurroundinglandscapeareawithregardtohowwellitharmonizeswithinstallation.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. Digitalimagesuploadeddepicting:a. Poolb. AreaLandscapingc. ViewofChoiced. ViewofChoice



4. ProjectAddress5. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)6. TargetMarket/BuyerProfile7. PDFblueprintuploadoutliningpoolscape'sprojectplanandsiteplan.Fullsetsofblueprints

willnotbeaccepted.Anyblueprintuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.


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BestTownhomeorCondoBuilderswhoaremembersoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.VolumeandCustomBuildersmayenterthefollowingcategory.Developersarenoteligible.LotPriceNotIncludedJudgingCriteria:Entrieswillbejudgedonoveralldesign,attentiontodetail,scale,balance,function,styleandvalue.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. ProjectAddress5. Community6. City7. MarketingTimeFrame(BetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017)8. BuyerProfile9. SquareFootageAirConditioned10. SalesPriceoftheHome11. PercentageofSalesthisplanrepresentsintheAustinMarket12. ConstructionCostperSquareFoot

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13. PDFuploadofupto2floorplans-(Anyfloorplansuploadedwithcompanyidentifyinginformationorlogowillbedisqualifiedandentryfeeswillnotberefunded.)


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INDIVIDUALAWARDSOn-SiteSalesPersonoftheYearSalespersonsrepresentingabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinandbuilthomesintheAustinMarketareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonprofessionalapproachtosales,sellingtechniques,salesvolume,philosophies,abilitytoovercomemarketobstacles.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalUploadofHeadshotofCandidate(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsin2017-Max.1400characters(approximately200words)

a. Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeofhomessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff."

3. TellUsAboutYourCommunityInvolvement(Suchasassociations,charities,andothervolunteeropportunities)Max.700characters(approximately100words)

4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofCommunitiesworkedduringthattimeperiod8. LocationofCommunities9. AverageWeeklyTraffic10. Datestartedinnewhomeindustrysales11. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice12. NumberofHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice13. NumberofHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod/AveragePrice14. PDFListofallHomesClosedbetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017(Listshouldincludebuilder,address,city,

salesprice)15. PDFuploadofaletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(one-pagemaximum)statinghis/herassessment

ofcandidateseffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

16. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesNameandTitle,CompanyName,NominatedBy,TotalClosedSalesVolume($)thatisstatedistrueandaccurate,CompanyPresident'sSignatureandDate.PDFdownloadcanbefoundHERE

17. PDFuploadofletterofrecommendationfromupto3buyers.Eachlettermustbesignedbythebuyer.

18. PDFuploadofPersonalResume

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*Note:Youwillbeinterviewedinpersonbythejudge(s)aspartoftheentryprocess.InterviewswilltakeplacetheweekofFebruary19,2018.YouwillbecontactedbyHBAStafforaMAXAwardsCommitteemembertoscheduleyour15-minuteinterview.Pleasebesuretoprovideyourbestcontactnumberandemailaddresswhenprompted.


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SalesPersonoftheYear–AssociateFulltimeemployeerepresentinganassociatewhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidatewillbejudgedonprofessionalapproachtosales,sellingtechniques,salesvolume,philosophies,abilitytoovercomemarket.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. UploadofDigitalColorHeadshotofCandidate(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof

homessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff.")Max.1400characters(approximately200words)


4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. AverageWeeklyTraffic8. Datestartedinnewhomeindustrysales9. NumberofProductsSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice10. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesName

andTitle,CompanyName,NominatedBy,TotalClosedSalesVolume($)thatisstatedistrueandaccurate,CompanyPresident'sSignatureandDate.PDFdownloadcanbefoundHERE.

11. PDFofPersonalResume12. PDFuploadofsignedtestimonialletterfromahomebuyerwhopurchasedahomeusingthe

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RookieOn-SiteSalesPersonoftheYearSalespersonsrepresentingabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustinandbuilthomesintheAustinMarketareeligibleforthefollowingcategory.Forsalespersonhaving12monthsorlessexperienceinnewhomessalesandrepresentingabuilderwhobuiltmorethan50homesintheAustinMarket.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonprofessionalapproachtosales,sellingtechniques,salesvolume,philosophies,abilitytoovercomemarketobstacles.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalUploadofHeadshotofCandidate(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsin2017-Max.1400characters(approximately200words)

a. Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeofhomessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff."


4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofCommunitiesworkedduringthattimeperiod8. LocationofCommunities9. AverageWeeklyTraffic10. Datestartedinnewhomeindustrysales11. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice12. NumberofHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice13. NumberofHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod/AveragePrice14. PDFListofallHomesClosedbetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017(Listshouldincludebuilder,address,city,

salesprice)15. PDFuploadofaletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(one-pagemaximum)statinghis/herassessment

ofcandidateseffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

16. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesNameandTitle,CompanyName,NominatedBy,TotalClosedSalesVolume($)thatisstatedistrueandaccurate,CompanyPresident'sSignatureandDate.PDFdownloadcanbefoundHERE

17. PDFuploadofletterofrecommendationfromupto3buyers.Eachlettermustbesignedbythebuyer.


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OnlineSalesPersonoftheYearFulltimeemployeerepresentingabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidatewillbejudgedonprofessionalapproachtosales,sellingtechniques,salesvolume,philosophies,abilitytoovercomemarket.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. UploadofDigitalColorHeadshotofCandidate(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof



4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofCommunitiesworkedduringthattimeperiod8. LocationofCommunities9. AverageWeeklyTraffic10. Datestartedinnewhomeindustrysales11. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice12. NumberofHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice13. NumberofHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod/AveragePrice14. PDFofPersonalResume15. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentof

candidate’seffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

16. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesNameandTitle,CompanyName,NominatedBy,TotalClosedSalesVolume($)thatisstatedistrueandaccurate,CompanyPresident'sSignatureandDate.PDFdownloadcanbefoundHERE.



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YoungProfessionaloftheYearTheYoungProfessionalAwardrecognizesAssociateandBuilderMembersundertheageof45whohavecommittedtheirtime,effortsandcareerstothehomebuildingindustry.Theawardisdesignedtoacknowledgethefollowing:

• Hardworkandsuccesses• Performanceanddedication• Potentialasleadersoftheindustry

Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. DigitalPhotoUploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof



4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. PDFuploadofPersonalResume8. LetterofRecommendation(PDF)



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SalesManageroftheYear–BuilderForfull-timesalesmanagersresponsibleforthemaintenanceandperformanceofasalesstaffandadministrationofallsalesmanagementduties.CandidatewhoentersthiscategoryisnoteligibleforMarketingProfessionaloftheYear.CandidatemustrepresentaBuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonqualityandinnovativenessofsalestrainingandmotivationalprograms,successinovercomingobstacles,improvingsalesperformance,achievingcompanysalesgoalsandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:


homessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff".)Max.1400characters(approximately200words)


4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofActiveCommunities8. MarketingCostperTrafficUnit9. SalesPeopleinTimePeriod10. OverallProductType11. PriceRange12. AnnualTraffic/CustomerCount13. ConversionRatio14. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice15. NumberofHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice16. NumberofHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod/AveragePrice17. TotalMarketingBudget18. PDFuploadofPersonalResume19. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesName


20. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentofcandidate’seffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

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SalesManageroftheYear–AssociateForfull-timesalesmanagersresponsibleforthemaintenanceandperformanceofasalesstaffandadministrationofallsalesmanagementduties.CandidatewhoentersthiscategoryisnoteligibleforMarketingProfessionaloftheYear.CandidatemustrepresentanAssociatewhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonqualityandinnovativenessofsalestrainingandmotivationalprograms,successinovercomingobstacles,improvingsalesperformance,achievingcompanysalesgoalsandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:


homessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff".)Max.1400characters(approximately200words)

3. TellUsAboutYourCommunityInvolvement(Suchasassociations,charities,andothervolunteeropportunitiesMax.700characters(approximately100words)

4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofActiveAccounts8. MarketingCostperTrafficUnit9. SalesPeopleinTimePeriod10. OverallProductType11. PriceRange12. AnnualTraffic/CustomerCount13. ConversionRatio14. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice15. NumberofHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod/AveragePrice16. NumberofHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod/AveragePrice17. TotalMarketingBudget18. PDFuploadofPersonalResume19. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesName


20. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentofcandidate’seffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

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MarketingProfessionaloftheYear-BuilderForfull-timemarketingprofessionalrepresentingabuilderintheAustinmarketandwhomadesignificantcontributionstothemarketingeffortsofthebuilderduringthattimeperiod.CandidatewhoentersthiscategorymaynotenterSalesManageroftheYearandmustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonprofessionalandinnovativeapproachindevelopingmarketingplans,productivity,solutionstomarketingobstacles,achievementofmarketinggoalsthroughproductdevelopment,salesadvertising,marketresearch,publicrelationsandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. NumberofActiveCommunities7. OverallProductType8. TotalMarketingBudget9. PDFuploadofPersonalResume10. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentof

candidate’seffectivenessandperformanceandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.



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MarketingProfessionaloftheYear–AssociateForfull-timeemployeewhomadesignificantcontributionstothemarketingeffortsoftheemployer.CandidatemustrepresentanassociatewhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonprofessionalandinnovativeapproachindevelopingmarketingplans,productivity,solutionstomarketingobstacles,achievementofmarketinggoalsthroughproductdevelopment,salesadvertising,marketresearch,publicrelationsandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofActiveAccounts8. OverallProductType9. TotalMarketingBudget10. PDFuploadofPersonalResume11. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentof

candidate’seffectivenessandperformanceandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.



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MarketingProfessionaloftheYear–DeveloperForfull-timeemployeewhomadesignificantcontributionstothemarketingeffortsoftheemployer.CandidatemustrepresentadeveloperwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonprofessionalandinnovativeapproachindevelopingmarketingplans,productivity,solutionstomarketingobstacles,achievementofmarketinggoalsthroughproductdevelopment,salesadvertising,marketresearch,publicrelationsandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. NumberofActiveCommunities7. OverallProductType8. TotalMarketingBudget9. PDFuploadofPersonalResume10. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentof

candidate’seffectivenessandperformanceandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth



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ProjectManageroftheYear-DeveloperForfull-timeemployeeofaDeveloperresponsibleforday-to-daymanagement,technicaldirection,supervision,andcoordinationofconstructionactivitieswhilerepresentingthecompany’sinterestinallassignedprojects.CandidatemustrepresentadeveloperwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingcontractorsandprofessionalservices,budgetmanagement,overallphilosophyofresidentialdevelopmentandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. DigitalPhotoUploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsin2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof

homessold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding"fluff.")Max.1400characters(approximately200words)


4. CompanyName(Pleaseentercompanynameifyou'reusingathirdpartycompanyforyourconstructionservices)

5. Title6. NameofSupervisor7. PDFuploadofsignedletterfromcandidate'ssupervisorstatinganassessmentofcandidate's

effectivenessinqualityofconstruction,budgetarycontrol,customerrelationsandcontributiontocompany'sgrowth.




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ConstructionManageroftheYear-VolumeBuilderForfull-timeemployeeofabuilderresponsibleformaintenanceandperformanceofaconstructionstaffandadministrationofallconstructionmanagementduties-representingabuilderwhobuiltmorethan50homesintheAustinMarket.CandidatemustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingtrades,customerrelationsbeforeandaftersale,overallphilosophyofhomebuildingandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:




4. CompanyName(Pleaseentercompanynameifyou'reusingathirdpartycompanyforyourconstructionservices.)

5. ListofallhomesclosedbetweenJan.1-Dec.31,20176. Title7. NameofSupervisor8. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice9. PDFuploadofsignedletterfromcandidate'ssupervisorstatinganassessmentofcandidate's


10. PDFuploadofsignedtestimonialletterfromahomebuyerwhopurchasedahomeduringthisentryperiod.




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ConstructionManageroftheYear-CustomBuilderForfull-timeemployeeofabuilderresponsibleformaintenanceandperformanceofaconstructionstaffandadministrationofallconstructionmanagementduties-representingabuilderwhobuiltlessthan50homesintheAustinMarket.CandidatemustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingtrades,customerrelationsbeforeandaftersale,overallphilosophyofhomebuildingandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:











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ConstructionSuperintendentoftheYear-BuilderForfull-timeemployeeofabuilderresponsiblefortheday-to-daymanagementofsub-contractorsandvendorsinvolvedintheconstructionprocessCandidatemustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingtrades,customerrelationsbeforeandaftersale,overallphilosophyofhomebuildingandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:











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WarrantyServiceProfessionaloftheYear-VolumeBuilderForfull-timeemployeeofabuilderresponsibleforperformingand/orschedulingallwarrantyservicework-representingabuilderwhobuiltmorethan50homesintheAustinMarket.CandidatemustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingtrades,customerrelationsbeforeandaftersale,overallphilosophyofhomebuildingandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Pleasenote:Entrantmustbetheonereceivingandhandlingwarrantycallsfromhomeowner.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalPhotoUploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsin2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeofhomes

sold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff.")Max.1400characters(approximately200words)


4. CompanyName(Pleaseentercompanynameifyou'reusingathirdpartycompanyforyourwarrantyservices.)

5. Title6. NameofSupervisor7. NumberofWarrantyProblems

• What%ofclosingsdoesaboverepresent?(Pleaseenterthepercentageofthenumberofwarrantyproblemsoutofthenumberofhomesclosed.)

8. NumberResolved9. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice10. ListofallhomesclosedbetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017(PDF)11. PDFuploadofsignedletterfromcandidate'ssupervisorstatinganassessmentofcandidate'seffectivenessin

budgetarycontrol,customerrelationsandcontributiontocompany'sgrowth.12. PDFuploadofsignedtestimonialletterfromahomebuyerwhopurchasedahomeduringthisentryperiod.13. PDFuploadofPersonalResume



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WarrantyServiceProfessionaloftheYear-CustomBuilderForfull-timeemployeeofabuilderresponsibleforperformingand/orschedulingallwarrantyservicework-representingabuilderwhobuiltlessthan50homesintheAustinMarket.CandidatemustrepresentabuilderwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhistoryofconstructionexperience,systemforsupervisingandmaintainingtrades,customerrelationsbeforeandaftersale,overallphilosophyofhomebuildingandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Pleasenote:Entrantmustbetheonereceivingandhandlingwarrantycallsfromhomeowner.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalPhotoUploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsin2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeofhomes

sold,communitychallengesthatwereovercome,cycletimeimprovementsforhomeconstruction,improvementstocustomersatisfactionsurveyresults,etc.Refrainfromproviding“fluff.")Max.1400characters(approximately200words)


4. CompanyName(Pleaseentercompanynameifyou'reusingathirdpartycompanyforyourwarrantyservices.)

5. Title6. NameofSupervisor7. NumberofWarrantyProblems

• What%ofclosingsdoesaboverepresent?(Pleaseenterthepercentageofthenumberofwarrantyproblemsoutofthenumberofhomesclosed.)

8. NumberResolved9. NumberofHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod/AveragePrice10. ListofallhomesclosedbetweenJan.1-Dec.31,2017(PDF)11. PDFuploadofsignedletterfromcandidate'ssupervisorstatinganassessmentofcandidate'seffectivenessin

budgetarycontrol,customerrelationsandcontributiontocompany'sgrowth.12. PDFuploadofsignedtestimonialletterfromahomebuyerwhopurchasedahomeduringthisentryperiod.13. PDFuploadofPersonalResume



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TitleIndustryProfessionaloftheYearMortgageIndustryProfessionaloftheYearForafull-timeemployeerepresentingacompanypertainingtosinglefamilynewhomesalestransactionsintheAustinMarket.CandidatemustrepresentafirmwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhowwelltheyaccomplishthegoalsandresponsibilitiesasidentifiedbytheirjobdescription,customersalesand/orfollow-up,philosophiesandindustryandcommunityinvolvement.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalImageuploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof



4. CompanyName(Pleaseentercompanynameifyou'reusingathirdpartycompanyforyourmortgage/titleservices.)

5. Title6. NameofSupervisor7. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'ssupervisor(onepagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentof

candidate'seffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

8. PDFuploadofPersonalResume*Note:Youwillbeinterviewedinpersonbythejudge(s)aspartoftheentryprocess.InterviewswilltakeplacetheweekofFebruary19,2018.YouwillbecontactedbyHBAStafforaMAXAwardsCommitteemembertoscheduleyour15-minuteinterview.Pleasebesuretoprovideyourbestcontactnumberandemailaddresswhenprompted.


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RealtoroftheYearForaRealtororTeamemployedbyalicensedRealEstateBrokerorbrokerwhoseprimaryfunctionisthelistingandsellingofnewandresalehomesandworkedintheAustinmarketbetweenJanuary1,2017andDecember31,2017.Candidatecannotbeanon-sitesalesagentforabuilderordeveloper.CandidatehastobeamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonsellingtechniques,philosophies,industryandcommunityinvolvementandresults.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission:

1. DigitalImageuploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof



4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofNewHomes/$VolumeClosedinTimePeriod8. NumberofNewHomes/$VolumeSoldinTimePeriod9. NumberofNewHomes/$VolumeCancelledinTimePeriod10. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavitwiththefollowinginformationincluded:CandidatesName


11. PDFuploadofletterfromcandidate'sbrokerorHBAbuildermemberwhoisnominatingthem(one-pagemaximum)statinghis/herassessmentofcandidateseffectivenessincustomersatisfaction,customerfollow-upandcontributiontothecompany'sgrowth.

12. PDFuploadofsignedtestimonialletterfromahomebuyerwhopurchasedahomeusingthecandidate’sservicesduringthisentryperiod.

13. PDFuploadofpersonalresume


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DesignCenterConsultantoftheYearDesignCenterConsultantoftheYear–forfull-timeDesignCenterConsultantrepresentingabuilderthatbuiltmorethan50homesintheAustinmarket.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.MaterialsforSubmission

1. Candidate’sheadshot,submittedonline(uploadinImageGallery)2. ListYourKeyAccomplishmentsIn2017(Includebulletpointsof#ofhomessold,dollarvolumeof



4. Title5. NameofSupervisor6. TypeofBusinessSubmittingEntry7. NumberofActiveCommunities8. Salespeopleintimeperiod9. OverallProductType10. PriceRange11. AnnualTraffic/CustomerCount12. PDFuploadofasignedsalesaffidavit,submittedonline,withthefollowinginformationincluded:

Candidate’snameandtitle,Companyname,Nameofpersonnominatingcandidate,Totalsalesvolume($)thatistrueandaccurate,CompanyPresident’ssignatureanddate.PDFcanbedownloadedHERE.

13. PDFuploadofsignedletterfromcandidate'ssupervisorstatinganassessmentofcandidate'seffectivenessinqualityofconstruction,budgetarycontrol,customerrelationsandcontributiontocompany'sgrowth.

14. PDFuploadofpersonalresume



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LifestyleDirectoroftheYearIntendedtorecognizethoseamazingteammemberswhoarecuratingtheactivitiesofthecommunitiesintheAustinmarketandrecognizetheprofessionalresponsibleforprogrammingannuallifestyleeventsforanewcommunity.CandidatemustrepresentadeveloperwhoisamemberoftheHomeBuildersAssociationofGreaterAustin.JudgingCriteria:Candidateswillbejudgedonhowtheyinteractwithhomeowners,theirprofessionalandinnovativeapproachindevelopingcommunityevents,thenumberofeventscurated,achievementofmarketinggoalsthroughevents,andwhytheyareawesome.Allfieldsmustbefilledouttocompletioninorderforyourentrytobeconsidered.Pleaseenter'N/A'infieldswhereapplicable.PleasenoteyourentrysubmissionisnotcompleteuntilpaymenthasbeenreceivedbytheHBA.Entriesthathavenotbeenpaidforbythetimethecallforentriescloseswillnotbesubmittedforjudging.


1. DigitalImageuploadofColorHeadshot(uploadinImageGallery)2. Statement(Pleaseprovideastatementthatincludesinformationonyourresponsibilities,

events/programsplanned(mayincludeyourcalendar),yourroleascommunityliaison,anyaccomplishments,innovationsoritemsofmerityouwishthejudgestobemadeaware.)Max.1400characters(approximately200words)

3. NumberofEvents4. Pleasedescribehowthecandidateinteractswithhomeowners.*Note:Youwillbeinterviewedinpersonbythejudge(s)aspartoftheentryprocess.InterviewswilltakeplacetheweekofFebruary19,2018.YouwillbecontactedbyHBAStafforaMAXAwardsCommitteemembertoscheduleyour15-minuteinterview.Pleasebesuretoprovideyourbestcontactnumberandemailaddresswhenprompted.


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