Award Entry Categories, Criteria, Winner's Package, & Fees
Three Areas to be Recognized
The Lakeland Builders Association Quality & Design Awards celebrates excellence in design, construction, and renovation. The event honors the best builders, architects, interior designers, and landscapers who have created outstanding residential, commercial or remodeling and single-space projects.
Homes & Major Renovation
Home Award Categories
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Best Custom Home
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Best Luxury Home
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Best Workforce Housing Home
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Best Production/Spec Home
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Best Green/Energy-Efficient Home
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Best Tiny Home / ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit)
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Best New Home Design (Architecture & Layout)
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Best Major Renovation
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Best Kitchen
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Best Bathroom
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Best Home Feature
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Best Use of Outdoor Space
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Best Smart Home Integration
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​Best Interior Finishes (cabinetry, millwork, etc.)
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Best Exterior Design & Curb Appeal
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Best Use of Technology in Construction
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Best Accessibility Design (ADA compliance, aging-in-place)
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People's Choice Award​
​Enter once. Except for the Peoples' Choice Award, Judges determine the winner in each category based on the entries received. Each entry is eligible for multiple awards.
Lite Commercial Construction
Remodeling & Single Spaces
Lite Commercial Award Categories
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Best Office Build-Out or Renovation
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Best Retail Space Construction
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Best Restaurant or Hospitality Project
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Best Adaptive Reuse Project (repurposing an old building)
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Best Mixed-Use Development
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Best Sustainable/Green Commercial Project
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Best Planned Development
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Best Multi-Family Construction
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Best Interior Finishes (cabinetry, millwork, etc.)
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Best Exterior Design & Curb Appeal
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Best Use of Technology in Construction
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Best Accessibility Design (ADA compliance, aging-in-place)
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Peoples' Choice Award
Enter once. Except for the Peoples' Choice Award, Judges determine the winner in each category based on the entries received. Each entry is eligible for multiple awards.
Remodeling Award Categories
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Best Kitchen Remodel
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Best Bathroom Remodel
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Best Basement Remodel
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Best Historic Renovation/Restoration
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Best Addition (home expansion)
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Best Outdoor Living Project (patio, deck, pool house)
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Most Innovative Use of Small Space
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Best Interior Finishes (cabinetry, millwork, etc.)
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Best Exterior Design & Curb Appeal
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Best Use of Technology in Construction
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Best Accessibility Design (ADA compliance, aging-in-place)
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Peoples' Choice Award
Enter once. Except for the Peoples' Choice Award, Judges determine the winner in each category based on the entries received. Each entry is eligible for multiple awards.
Entry Criteria
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New construction and remodeling completed in the last three years (June 2022 - June 2025) may be entered.
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Entries should be located in Walworth County or within 20 miles of the County’s border.
​All entries will be posted on LBA website for two (2) years, the year of the contest and the following year.
WEBSITE PRESENTATION INCLUDES:
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Selected photo package with a description of the entry and the business submitting the entry.
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Business logo, contact information and link to business website
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Entry addresses will NOT be included unless specifically requested
Awards will be presented October 15, 2025.
​WINNERS RECEIVE:
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Award plaque (additional plaques available for a fee)
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Promotional package with award winner logo and press releases to area media with additional announcements to LBA members, LBA website blog and social media.​
Entry Fee
HOMES & MAJOR RENOVATION
Choose a photography package with 3D tour or a linked package linked to your own 3D tour or website photo gallery.
PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE
Member, $1,000 | Non-Member**, $1,500
LINKED PACKAGE
Member, $500 | Non-Member**, $1,000
LITE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION
Choose a photography package with 3D tour or a linked package linked to your own 3D tour or website photo gallery.
PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE
Member, $1,000 | Non-Member**, $1,500
LINKED PACKAGE
Member, $500 | Non-Member**, $1,000
REMODELING & SINGLE SPACES
Choose a photography package with 3D tour or a linked package linked to your own 3D tour or website photo gallery.
PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE
Member, $500 | Non-Member**, $1,000
LINKED PACKAGE
Member, $250 | Non-Member**, $750
Deadline to Enter is August 31, 2025
**A 3-in-1 membership with LBA, WBA & NAHB is $675. Consider join LBA and reap the benefits.