Housing First Minnesota Awards

NEW AWARDS

We’re excited to announce 10+ new awards for a more comprehensive representation of our industry. View all of our awards below!

 
 

Housing First Minnesota is proud to recognize our members and their achievements in the building industry. Each of the following awards is presented at the annual BIG Night celebration.

 
 

Building Housing First MN Award

Your help in growing Housing First Minnesota membership is priceless. Formerly the SPIKE program, our Building Housing First MN Award recognizes the one member with the most recruitment efforts over the past calendar year.

 

Legislator of the year award

Housing First Minnesota’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. These legislators work closely with Housing First Minnesota to introduce or support legislation or amendments that advance our legislative goals. The award is given only when a deserving Legislator is identified, and there can be more than one recipient in any given year. The winner(s) are selected by select members of the Public Policy Committee.

 

Advocate of the year

This award recognizes members who have made major contributions in support of Housing First Minnesota's advocacy mission and platform, complementing Housing First Minnesota’s mission to “Helping our members build their businesses through marketing, advocacy, and industry connections.” Recognition of an individual may be based on their contributions in a given year for outstanding service in promoting Housing First Minnesota’s legislative platform or for outstanding service over several years. The award is given only when a deserving member is identified, and there can be more than one recipient in any given year. The winner(s) are selected by select members of the Advocacy Committee.

 

Rising Star Award

This award honors emerging leaders within Housing First Minnesota’s ranks. Rising Stars are at the beginning of their building industry career. The winner exemplifies leadership qualities and shows a dedication to activities that build industry relationships and promote professional development. The Rising Star will be awarded to one or more individual(s) representing excellence as a builder, a remodeler, or an associate.

 

MN Green Path Leadership Award

The MN Green Path Leadership Award is given to a recipient that inspires us with their innovation, passion, and commitment to building energy-efficient and sustainable homes. This award is presented by the Housing First Minnesota Green Path Committee.

REGGIE AWARDs

Since 1959, local builders have coveted the Reggie Award. This award honors the exceptional homes in the Parade of Homesby recognizing excellence in design, construction, challenges overcome, and community/industry engagement.

 

ROMA AWARDS

The Remodeler of Merit Awards (ROMAs) 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 judge entries on creativity in meeting the unique challenges of remodeling, and in successfully meeting the needs, desires, and budgets of their clients.

 

Trillium AWARDS

The Trillium Awards were established to honor our associates for their partnership with builders and remodelers. As Reggie-winning homes and ROMA-winning projects are judged the very best, the Trillium Awards are given to all entered participating Associates in a ROMA-winning project or a Reggie-winning home.

Builder, remodeler, & Associate of the year AWARDS

Each year, one builder, one remodeler, and one associate member of Housing First Minnesota earn these prestigious awards, which recognize engagement, trade partner satisfaction, and community service. Builder and Remodeler of the Year also include customer satisfaction.

Robert L. Hanson LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Since its inception in 2006, the Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award has signified dedication and service to the industry. Now, we’ve taken that a step further to create the first Lifetime Achievement Award for Housing First Minnesota members. The Robert L. Hanson Lifetime Achievement Award winner(s) is selected by a Housing First Minnesota review pannel.

Artisan Home of the Year (Peer Reviewed)

This peer-selected award honors excellence in craftsmanship, design, and detail in high-end home design. Participants of each Artisan Home Tour will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite home of the tour.

 

Marketing Professional of the Year

This award honors outstanding achievements in marketing. This individual has notably excelled beyond their colleagues in performance, leadership, collaboration, and brand strategy and is actively engaged within the community or housing industry. There will be three categories for Marketing Professional of the Year: Product  (Associate Company), New Home (Builder Company), and Remodel (Remodeler Company).

 

Sales Professional of the Year

This award honors outstanding achievements in sales. This individual has notably excelled beyond their colleagues in performance, leadership, collaboration, and customer relations and is actively engaged within the community or housing industry. There will be three categories for Sales Professional of the Year: Product (Associate Company), New Home (Builder Company), and Remodel (Remodeler Company).

 

Project Manager/Construction Manager of the Year

This award honors outstanding achievement in project or construction management. This individual adds value to their organization by supporting successful strategic initiatives and demonstrating excellent organizational project management skills.

 

Best Sales Center (Builder & Remodeler)

This award celebrates an exceptional sales center by a builder or remodeler company that excels in design, atmosphere, and customer experience.

 

Best Showroom (Associates)

This award celebrates an exceptional sales center by an associate company that excels in design, atmosphere, and customer experience.

 

Best Digital Experience

This award celebrates remarkable design in a website, mobile app, virtual tour or other digital medium. This digital medium excels in user experience, quality design, innovative features, and compelling brand messaging.

 

Best Social Media Campaign

This award recognizes an outstanding social media campaign by a member company. This campaign excelled in both performance and creativity—showcasing unique content, increasing brand awareness or engagement, and effectively promoting a business or product.

 

Excellence in Interior Design Award

This individual award honors an outstanding portfolio achievement in interior design. Judged on a collective portfolio of projects, this individual exhibited consistent excellence in design principles, creativity, innovation, and client satisfaction.

 

Excellence in Philanthropic and Community Contribution

This award honors an outstanding achievement in philanthropic and community contribution by an individual or a company, demonstrated by their commitment through both financial support and material resources. This individual or company embodies the integrity, leadership, trust, and resolve that defines philanthropic excellence.