NARI Awards FAQs
Find answers about Remodeler of the Year and Achievement Awards, including eligibility, project entries, nominations, and how NARI recognizes remodeling excellence.
Your NARI Awards Questions Answered
NARI’s awards celebrate remodeling excellence and contributions to the industry. Remodeler of the Year (RotY) awards recognize outstanding projects, while Achievement Awards honor leadership, service, education, and professional achievement.
The NARI Remodeler of the Year (RotY) awards recognize outstanding remodeling and renovation projects by NARI members. The program offers regional and national recognition across project categories. RotY project awards are distinct from NARI's individual achievement awards.
NARI members can submit eligible projects by following the current How to Enter instructions. Review the award year's project requirements, categories, entry materials, fees, and deadlines before submitting. National entries can earn regional recognition, with national winners selected from regional winners in each category.
Leading industry experts judge RotY entries. NARI's published criteria include functionality, problem-solving, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty, and entry presentation. Use the current judging guidance to prepare your project submission.
A RotY award provides recognition for a specific remodeling project and creates opportunities to share that work with prospective clients. NARI promotes winning projects through its websites and other marketing channels. Homeowners can explore award-winning designs on Remodeling Done Right.
NARI Achievement Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and chapters for contributions that advance professional remodeling. Honors include leadership, education, community service, workforce development, and industry advocacy.
RotY awards recognize specific remodeling projects. Achievement Awards recognize contributions to NARI, local communities, and the remodeling profession, such as volunteer leadership, training, and service.
Eligibility depends on the category. Awards may recognize NARI member professionals, companies, chapters, or chapter staff. Review the specific award criteria to confirm who can be nominated and who may submit a nomination.
No. NARI does not charge nomination fees for Achievement Awards.
Select the appropriate category and review its eligibility and submission requirements. Prepare a nomination describing the nominee’s accomplishments, supported by relevant examples, photographs, or letters. Confirm the current deadline and submission instructions with NARI before sending your materials.
Visit NARI’s Achievement Awards Honorees page to see past recipients and the awards they received.