This event is now sold out! We look foward to seeing you there
When: April 28th
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center
5:30p.m. Cocktail Reception | North Atrium
7p.m. Dinner and Awards Program | Short North Ballroom
Please notify Margaret @ MargaretM@biabuilders.com of any dietary restrictions by EOB on April 21st
This awards dinner is a ticketed event and preregistration is required
If you have opted to have your tickets mailed, they will be delivered shortly with the U.S. Postal service.
If you have opted to pick them up at the BIA office, please do so during the following times:
April 20th 8a.m. - 5p.m.
April 21st 8a.m. - 11a.m.
April 24th & April 25th 8a.m. - 5p.m.
The BIA address is 445 Hutchinson Ave
Ste 280
Columbus, Ohio 43235
**Last Day to Cancel is 4/20/23**
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Dinner Sponsor
Bar Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Friends Sponsor
There will be 39 awards presented this year that encompass all of membership types of the BIA.
New for 2023!
Best Community Welcome Center - 55+ or Multi Family
Best Community Feature
Best Multifamily Model Home
Community of the year 55+ or multifamily
Best special promotion - limited sales event
Participate in the awards competition
Complete Entry Application & pay entry fees no later than 5pm EST March 27th, 2023 - EXTENDED!
- Entry Fee: $125 each entry
- Once submitted, Entry system will generate your unique entry serial number(s) per entry. Please indicate this number on the award submission form.
- Digital entries should be submitted by FTP, or File Sharing service (dropbox) to entries@teampmp.com
Materials for all entries include:
• Digital Files — floor plan and photo images required
Helpful Hints and Resources:
Contact for questions:
Lisa Parrish at Lisa@teampmp.com or Margaret McGuire Schoeff at Margaret@biahomebuilders.com
- Professional Achievement Awards
- Volume Based Awards
- Marketing & Advertising
- Design Awards
- Annual Awards
- BIA Hall of Fame
Professional Achievement Awards
BIA Annual Awards
At the end of each year, the BIA holds its annual Inaugural Celebration and Awards Ceremony recognizing outstanding members from the past year. The incoming President and Board of Trustees are sworn in, and the outgoing President is recognized. In addition, members are honored for encouraging the American dream of homeownership, maintaining professional excellence, and supporting the standards and policies of the BIA.
BIA Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame inductees are members who have made the greatest contribution to the BIA since the formation of the Association in 1943. This award is presented annually to those who have demonstrated exceptional qualities of leadership as well as displayed exemplary dedication to the industry and their community as a whole. Congratulations to all of the individuals who have been inducted into the BIA Hall of Fame since its inception in 2005.
The Building Industry Awards Hall of Fame recognizes members that have an unprecedented history of exceptional service and is the highest honor a member can receive.
Induction year in parentheses
- Don Kenney, Metro Development (2022)
- Jeffery Lamp, Strait and Lamp (2022)
- Tom Hart, Issac Wiles (2021)
- David Haid, Jimenez-Haid Builders (2021)
- Ann Misiolek, Parksite (2018)
- Charlie Driscoll, Edwards Land Company (2018)
- Edward Bacome, Epcon Communities (2017)
- Philip Fankhauser, Epcon Communities (2017)
- Donald Kelley, Donald W. Kelley & Associates (2017)
- Robert "Bob" Weiler, Sr., The Robert Weiler Company (2017)
- Don Borror, Borror Properties (2015)
- EMH&T (2015)
- Ben Hale, Smith & Hale (2015)
- George Skestos, Homewood Corporation (2015)
- Bob Webb, Bob Webb Homes (2013)
- Irving E. Schottenstein, M/I Homes, Inc. (2012)
- Bruce H. Burkholder, Isaac, Wiles, Burkholder & Bringardner (2012)
- Harrison W. Smith, Jr., Smith & Hale, LLC (2011)
- Danny L. Brown, Parksite (2011)
- Pamela Yost, Grand DesignGroup, Inc. (2010)
- James Deagle, Candlelite Homes, Inc. (2010)
- Russell Shaeffer, American Electric Power (2009)
- H.R. "Buss" Ransom, H.R. Ransom, Inc. (2009)
- Wilbur "Wib" Strait, The Strait & Lamp Group (2008)
- F. Stevens Potter, Potter Homes (2008)
- Larry Bellman, Contract Lumber (2007)
- Carlyle Perry, Jr., C.V. Perry Builders (2007)
- John Sandefur, Sandefur Building Co. (2007)
- Page Vornbrock, Page M. Vornbrock & Associates, LLC (2007)
- Jack Graf, Graf & Sons, Inc. (2006)
- Charles Prior, Charles Prior Builder (2006)
- Robert Rankin, Bob Rankin Builder (2006)
- Fritz Smith, Decker Construction Company (2006)
- Raymond Barry, Raymond Barry, Inc. (2005)
- William Fannin, Sr., William Fannin Builders, Inc. (2005)
- Ernie Fritsche, The Fritsche Corporation (2005)
- Roger Hatch, W.R. Hatch Builders, Inc. (2005)
- Milton Lewin, Hamilton Parker Company (2005)
- Charlie Ruma, Virginia Homes (2005)
Volume Based Awards
Marketing & Advertising Awards
- Completed team/ project statement
- Image requirements up to 8 images of the following: logo in color, logo in black & white and various examples of logo in use. (brochure, signage, letterhead, etc.)
- Completed team/ project statement
- One image of the ad.
- Completed team/ project Statement
- One image that represent entry
- Commercial and radio submissions digital requirements - video - .mov files - Audio MP# files.
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Website address
- up to 3 images that represent entry - screen shots of web pages.
- Completed Marketing Statement
- One sample each of all promotional items including ad(s), brochure(s), radio ad, TV ad, images of any billboards and/or samples of any other pieces (up to ten pieces)
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Submit images of promotion or program - photos of events, suggested
- Submt images of ads that represent the campaing. May include any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc. - JPEG of PDF Format
- Television and radio elements - Video - .mov files; Audio - MP3 files
- Completed Team/ Product Statement
- Submit images of promotion or program - photos of event, suggested
- Submit images of ads that represent the campaign. May include any or all of the following: orint advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc. - JPEG of PDF Format
- Television and radio elements - Video - .mov files; Audio - MP3 files
16. BEST DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY MARKETING PLAN
Entries will be judged on creativity, design, and success of materials developed to gain product interest, Includes ads, print and electronic media, and billboards. (includes all collateral and online platforms)
Entry Requirements
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 images the represent the entry
- Commercial and radio submissions digital requirements - Video - .mov files - Audio MP# files
Design Awards
17. BEST DESIGN CENTER/ SALES OFFICE BY A BUILDER/ REMODELER
Entries will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity, and design used in the office, as well as the tools and technologies to achieve sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Floorplan
- Up to 8 images that represent entry: that may include the following: exterior entrance, overall interior, topography table, impact graphic, renderings, displays, and /or closing office
- Exterior view of entrance
- View of interior from entrance door
20. BEST LANDSCAPE PROJECT - Multifamily/ neighborhood
Entries will be judged on overall effectiveness, Overall landscape design, Use of Materials/ features appropriate for target market such as: waterscapes, outdoor amenities, patio areas.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Project statement
- Up to 8 photographs showing landscape as it relates to the project
21. BEST OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE PROJECT - Multifamily / Home
Entries will be judged on concept, creativity, visual impact
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Project statement
- Up to 4 photographs that showcase the living space
22. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN/ MERCHANDISING - new home up to $700,000
Entries will be judged on use of color, texture, material, interior space, furniture, accessories and window and wall treatments in relation to the specified target market and continuity with the marketing program.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 images that represent the entry - Suggested: living room, dining room, master bedroom, kitchen/family room area or other unique spaces.
- Floor plan
23. BEST INTERIOR DESIGN/ MERCHANDISING - new home $701,000 and up
Entries will be judged on use of color, texture, material, interior space, furniture, accessories and window and wall treatments in relation to the specified target market and continuity with the marketing program.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 images that represent the entry - Suggested: living room, dining room, master bedroom, kitchen/ family room area or other unique spaces
- Floor Plan
24. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - new home up to $500,000
Entries will be judged on overall exterior/ interior design, Efficiency/ functionality of plan site solutions as it relates to the target market.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Marketing statement
- Up to 10 photographs, including: one front exterior, three (3) interior of your choice
- One copy of the floor plan
25. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - new home $500,000 to $750,000
Entries will be judged on overall exterior/ interior design, Efficiency/ functionality of plan site solutions as it relates to the target market.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Marketing statement
- Up to 10 photographs, including: one front exterior, three (3) interior of your choice
- One copy of the floor plan
26. BEST ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN - new home $750,000 and up
Entries will be judged on overall exterior/ interior design, Efficiency/ functionality of plan site solutions as it relates to the target market.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Marketing statement
- Up to 10 photographs, including: one front exterior, three (3) interior of your choice
- One copy of the floor plan
27. BEST MULTIFAMILY MODEL HOME
Entries will be judged on overall exterior/interior architecture, design appeal, function, and creative, use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements:
- Completed Team/ Project statement
- Up to 8 Images: including front exterior and main living spaces
Entries will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, function and creative use of interior space and creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
Entry Requirements
- Completed team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 images that represent entry - with at lease 1 before image of the project.
- Floor Plan - Before and after versions
18. BEST COMMUNITY CENTER - 55+ or MULTIFAMILY
Entries will be judges on theme, function, creativity and design
Entry Requirements
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 Images that Represent the entry.
- Floor Plan
Entries will be judges on theme, function, creativity and design
Entry Requirements
- Completed Team/ Project Statement
- Up to 8 images that represent the entry
- Floor Plan
29. MULTIFAMILY COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR
Entries will be judged on the overall sales , marketing and design approach as it relates to the target market
Entry Requirements
- Complete Team/ Project Form
- Site plan of the community
- 4 - 6 images of the community branding, including logo, brochure and ads
- 4 - 6 images of the community including exteriors of homes, interiors, signage and sales office
- Link to community site
Entries will be judged on the overall sales, marketing and design approach as it relates to the target market.
Entry Requirement
- Complete Team/ Project form
- Site plan of the development
- 4 - 6 images of the development branding, including logo, brochure and ads
- 4 - 6 images of the development including exteriors of homes, interiors, signage and sales office
- Link to development site
