Membership Grand Award Winners Announced
NAHB has announced the winners of the 2022 Grand Awards, one of NAHB’s Annual Membership Awards.
NAHB’s Grand Awards honor associations that have demonstrated exceptional membership achievements in several categories, including outstanding numerical membership increase, percentage increase, highest retention rate and largest increase in Affiliate members. Awards are given to associations based on their group size.
“An NAHB Grand Award represents an HBA’s commitment to its members and creating a welcoming community for all,” said Judy Dinelle, 2023 NAHB Membership Committee chairman. “NAHB recognizes local organizations for their outstanding achievements in member recruitment and retention each year to celebrate their success as we strive to serve everyone in the home building industry.”
NAHB awarded 21 local HBAs and 10 state associations with a Grand Award, with several associations receiving multiple awards.
Greatest Numerical Increase in Membership
- Northeast Florida Builders Association
- Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association
- Columbus County HBA
- Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville
- Bay Building Industries Association
- Appalachian Home Builders Association
- Building Contractors Association of Southeast Idaho
Greatest Membership Percentage Increase
- Northeast Florida Builders Association
- Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association
- Columbus County HBA
- Smoky Mountain Home Builders Association
- Bay Building Industries Association
- Appalachian Home Builders Association
- Building Contractors Association of Southeast Idaho
Best Member Retention Increase
- Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville
- Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association
- Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association
- Building Industry Association of Lancaster County
- Ocoee Region Builders Association
- Home Builders Association of Eastern New Mexico
- Central Nebraska Home Builders Association
Greatest Affiliate Member Numerical Increase
- Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County
- Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association
- Southern Nevada Home Builders Association
- Home Builders Association of Greenville
- Home Builders Association of Central Tennessee
- Building Industry Association of Greater Chicago
- Faulkner County Home Builders Association
States and Territories With Highest Numerical Increase
- Texas Association of Builders
- Florida Home Builders Association
- Home Builders Association of Tennessee
- New York State Builders Association
- New Jersey Builders Association
States and Territories With Highest Year-end Percentage Increase in Membership Growth
- Texas Association of Builders
- Florida Home Builders Association
- Home Builders Association of Tennessee
- New York State Builders Association
- New Hampshire Home Builders Association
States and Territories With Highest Year-end Membership Retention Rate
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