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your Hard work deserves recognition Get it by entering BATC’s Award Programs. Our awards recognize excellence in several areas—from quality and value of construction to business ethics. Enter so we can celebrate the fine work you do!

All of our awards are presented at the Building Industry Gala (BIG) Night. At the BIG Night you’ll be able to accept your award alongside all our other big winners, in front of the entire BATC membership.

You’ll find all of our award opportunities together in this booklet.

Please review each to plan which awards you should enter. Entry Information and dates are included within each description.

We hope to see you onstage this October, accepting your trophy!

Robert Thomas Homes, Inc. 2016 Awards & Entry Information | Entry materials at BATCawards.com

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THIS AWARD HAS given us many opportunities within the industry to build a stronger business. It affirms our communications and procedures we use to meet the needs of clients and our subcontractors AND has opened doors for more referrals and larger projects. Butch Sprenger destiny homes, Inc.

Liz & Butch Sprenger DESTINY HOMES, INC.

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guest & Emcee Keri Noble 2016 Awards & Entry Information | Entry materials at BATC.org/Awards | PresentedSpecial at the BIG Night 10.22.15

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Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year & Associate of the Year

Reggie AwardsSM Parade of Homes Builders

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Award Dates & Deadlines All Awards

Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) BATC Remodelers

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Bennie Award Best New Neighborhood

Trillium AwardsSM BATC Associates

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Rising Star Award Young Professionals

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Other Awards Advocate, Legislator & Spike of the Year Awards, MN Green Path Leadership Award & Robert L. Hanson Service Industry Award

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award dates & Deadlines dates/deadlines

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may

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August

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5/27: ROMA entry commitment & payment due

8/5: Trillium entry opens 8/5: Builder, Remodeler & Associate of the Year evaluations close 8/5: Rising Star materials due 8/19: BIG Night registration opens 8/26: Trillium entry due

6/24: ROMA entry materials due

9/8: Reggie judges orientation 9/8: Bennie judges orientation 9/29: BIG Night early bird pricing closes 9/30: Reggie judges final selection 9/30: Bennie judges final selection

july

7/8: Builder, Remodeler & Associate of the Year entry due 7/8: Rising Star Nominations Due 7/29: Reggie entry due 7/29: Bennie entry due

october

10/20: BIG Night awards ceremony

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Creative Homes, Inc. 2016 Awards & Entry Information | Entry materials at BATC.org/Awards | Presented at the BIG Night 10.22.15

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BUILDER, REMODELER & ASSOCIATE OF THE YEAR AWARDS Builders, Remodelers & Associates

Submission

Judging

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Free online entry and judging process.

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Each year, one builder, one remodeler and one associate member of BATC earn these most prestigious awards that recognize trust, communication, loyalty and ethics in their business dealings with other BATC members, as well as their customers. Online surveys completed by BATC members with which each nominee works, plus customer testimonials are evaluated by past “of-the-year” winners to select each year’s three top honors.

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Deadline for entry: Friday, July 8.

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Entrants will receive emailed instructions to forward judging forms to their BATC member partners and clients around July 15.

Evaluations/survey response points will be compiled with the top three to five aggregate scoring firms named as finalists.

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Finalists submitted bio information plus survey responses will be reviewed by a panel of the past three year’s winners of Builder of the Year, Remodeler of the Year and Associate of the Year, who will select the winner by consensus.

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Completed ratings by partnering members due Friday, August 5.

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Nominees are asked to supply company bio information.

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Builder nominees are evaluated by up to 15 BATC Associate members and up to 5 clients.

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Remodeler nominees are evaluated by up to 10 BATC Associates and up to 5 clients.

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Associate Member nominees are evaluated by up to 20 BATC Builders/ Remodelers.

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Being recognized by our peers is the highest compliment any organization can receive.

This award has solidified our mission statement and has propelled us forward in 2016 to reach higher and always strive for more while keeping the focus on the customer.

Jeremy Labeau

Installed Building Solutions II, LLC

Installed Building Solutions II, LLC

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reggie award

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We take pride in our Reggies, they are proudly displayed at the entrance of our office. Not only are they a representation of our quality craftsmanship for everyone that walks through our office, but also a friendly reminder to our staff. A reminder that our passion and hard work is rewarded.

Nick Hackworthy, Creative Homes, Inc.

2016 Awards & Entry Information | Entry materials at BATC.org/Awards | Presented at the BIG Night 10.22.15

REGGIE Award

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Submission

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For almost 50 years, local builders have coveted the Reggie Award more than any other. Winners are selected from Fall Parade of Homes entrants by judging teams of Builders and qualified Associates who visit homes within their category. They then come together to select the best example of excellence in design, construction quality and value.

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Qualifications All fall Parade of Homes entries can be judged (except for previous Reggie Award winning homes). Winners will take home the coveted Reggie statue.

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entry submission

judges Meetings photo submission

July 29

Sept. 8 & Sept. 30

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$100 entry fee.

Easy entry and judges forms.

Each Reggie entrant is asked to supply a representative as a judge (one name per company).

Judges orientation commences on September 8, and final judging is on September 30th.

One exterior and two interior photos required for each Reggie entry (photos may be submitted by Friday, September 23rd).

The structure-only price will be used to assign the entry to a judging category.

No more than 10 homes will be judged per category.

Completed entry form and materials due by Friday, July 29th.

Email to Nicole Coon, Nicole@batc.org or by fax to 651-697-7599.

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ROMA Award

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The Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMA) honor our remodeler members for quality and value in remodeling projects that range from baths, kitchens and additions to whole-house remodels. Professional remodelers from Sioux Falls, SD serve as judges. Judges look for creativity in meeting the unique challenges of remodeling, and in successfully meeting the needs, desires, and budgets of their clients.

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$100 entry fee.

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There is no limit to the number of categories a remodeling project can enter.

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The fair market value of your project will be used to assign the entry into the appropriate sub-category.

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Pre-register and pay for your entries by Friday, May 27th at www.batc.org.

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Upload your entries by Friday, June 24th.

deadlines entry Commitment & Payment May 27

submission June 24

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We were honored to receive a ROMA Award competition iS always tough, so receiving this award is always gratifying.

mary jo madsen James barton design build, Inc.

James madsen james barton design-build, inc.

trillium award

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Being honored with a Trillium Award is always a proud moment for our company. It is physical proof that all of our hard work has paid off, and of our strong relationship with our builders.

Every win is just as exciting as the last and encourages us to keep pushing the limits and giving our best with every design. erin jones focalpoint flooring cabinets & design

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BATC Associates The Trillium Awards were established to honor our Associates for their partnership with Builders and Remodelers. When a Reggie-winning home or ROMAwinning project is judged the winner, associates that provide products, services and labor should also be honored. Trillium Awards do just that. Associates are invited to enter the competition for any homes they worked on which have been entered in the Reggie or ROMA competitions.

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Entry fee of $100 per Reggie home entered or entry project per ROMA category: NEW Multi Entry Discount

1-10 Entries, $100 each

11-20 Entries, $80 each

Over 21 Entries, $60 each Trillium Awards given to all entered participating associates for each winning Reggie home or ROMA project.

Associates may enter any/all Reggie-entered homes or ROMA project on which they worked.

Eligible homes/projects for entry will be posted approximately Friday, August 5th.

Completed entry and payment due Friday, August 28th.

entries open

Completed entry & Payment

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August 26

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rising star award

RISING STAR AWARD

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Professionals New to the Industry

Qualifications

This award will honor emerging leaders. Rising Stars are at the beginning of their housing industry career, exemplify leadership qualities, and show a dedication to activities which build industry relationships and promote professional development.

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The candidate must be nominated by a BATC Member other than himself or herself (please feel free to ask your supervisor to nominate you!)

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Young Professionals nominated for this award must have less than 5 years of experience in the industry.

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Candidate must be nominated by July 8th.

The Rising Star will be awarded to one or more individuals who represent excellence as a Builder, a Remodeler, or an Associate. Recipients will be determined by a panel of BATC member judges.

Change: No age requirment

deadlines Nominations

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Materials available

July 8

August 5

www.BATCawards.com

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Submission To assist in the judging process, Rising Star candidates will be asked to complete a form by Friday, August 5th, which includes: •

Biography

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Industry Involvement

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Volunteer-ism

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Additional Awards

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BATC Member Experience

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One letter of recognition by a supervisor or mentor

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Three letters of recommendation by other current BATC members

Entry materials at BATCawards.com

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Winning the Rising Star Award is a great achievement within the BATC organization. Its a great recognition of the upcoming professionals of the industry.

Andy Michels michels homes

bennie award

bennie AWARD

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Developers

Qualifications

This award recognizes excellence in neighborhood design and construction. Judging criteria used to determine the winner include aesthetic appeal, land plan, retention of natural features, amenities, neighborhood structures as well as traffic flow. One or more winners may be selected depending on the classification and number of entries.

Entrants must be a BATC Developer or Builder member. Development that currently has homes for sale; or any completed development that had been actively selling in the past three years.

Development must have or have had at least one Parade of HomesSM entry on the tour within the past 24 months.

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judges meeting

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Sept. 8 and Sept. 30

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Submission •

$200 entry fee.

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Easy entry and judges forms.

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Each Bennie entrant is asked to supply a representative as a judge (one representative per entry).

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Depending on the number of entries, judging panel will include one or more non-competitive developer, builder or associate BATC member.

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Judges orientation commences on September 8, and final judging is on September 30th.

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Four copies of neighborhood plan showing layout of streets, homes and major amenities.

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Include sample marketing materials (brochure, website etc.)

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Completed entry forms and materials due by Friday, July 29th.

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Email to Nicole Coon, Nicole@batc.org or by fax: 651-697-7599.

OTHER AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE BIG NIGHT other awards

Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award

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We thank all of our members who are involved in the industry. But, there are more than a few of you who go above and beyond, offering your time, energy, and talents to serve here at BATC, at our state and national associations, and in the industry as a whole. That dedication and service is what the Robert L. Hanson Industry Service Award recognizes.

Spike of the Year In building a strong association, Spikes are priceless. A Spike is a member who works to recruit new members, gets members involved and retains members. Each year, BATC recognizes the member who has recruited the most new members as our Spike of the Year.

Advocate of the Year Award

Legislator of the Year Award

This award recognizes members who have made major contributions in support of BATC’s advocacy mission and platform, complimenting BATC’s mission to “Helping our members build their businesses – through marketing, advocacy and industry connections.”

BATC’s Legislator of the Year Award is given to members of the Minnesota Legislature who have championed the advancement of our policy agenda and legislative priorities.

MN Green Path Leadership Award This award recognizes innovation, passion and commitment to building and remodeling energy efficient and sustainable homes. This award is presented by BATC and Residential Science Resources.

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Why Enter TO WIN an award?

Bragging Rights Industry awards are a valuable Earning a BATC award places addition to your marketing tool you among the elites in your box. field, giving you an edge on

your competition, and offers validation to your past, present and future clients.

Creating Buzz Winning an award gives you a great reason to immediately promote your business. We’ll help you complete a press release (contact Wendy@batc. org), and we’ll share our list of news outlets. You should email

a newsletter to your clients and prospects to share the story behind your award and why you won. Use the award logo and the phrase “award-winning” on your online advertising, direct mail pieces, and business cards.

Post links on social media that direct the viewer to our page of award winners or to your press release. And of course, you will want to display your award prominently.

Showcase Guidebooks. We link to winners on both our websites. And we send a

comprehensive press release to 200 local and regional media outlets.

Be Seen BATC promotes our Award winners in the Spring Parade of Homes and Remodelers

Twin Cities Business Journal Insert

2016 Awards & Entry at the BIG Night

Our “Best of 2016” booklet will featured/Awards inside the |Twin Cities Business Information | winners Entry materials atbe BATC.org Presented Journal.

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