Description

To enter or review entry guidelines and requirements, visit:

https://www.judgify.me/TABUnder45Awards-2024.

The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Excellence under 45 Awards program is dedicated to highlighting and rewarding young professionals that have committed their time, efforts and careers to the Texas building industry.  The program is designed to acknowledge their hard work and successes, reward their performance and dedication and showcase them as future leaders of the industry across our state. 

The program provides industry education and networking for professional growth in the residential building industry, and helps program participants become better, more knowledgeable, more productive employees.

Applicants can be nominated by an industry peer, mentor, co-worker, or by the person themself. To complete the selection process, read through the guidelines and links below. The application contains two short, straightforward portions: basic professional information, and a short-answer written essay or YouTube submission.

To be considered for TAB’s Excellence under 45 Awards program, nominees must submit their application by Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by 5pm.

Winner(s) will be celebrated during the Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation, November 20, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX. Event tickets/tables can be purchased HERE.

Judges will score on:

• Professionalism in the Building Industry
• Goals and Responsibilities Inherent to their Job Description
• Participation or Activities with the Texas Association of Builders
• Participation or Activities with their Local Home Builders Association
• Extra-curricular Activities Outside of the Association
• Essay Submissions
• Recommendations and Accomplishments

Selected applicants will receive:

• One night’s lodging (Wednesday, November 20) at the Hyatt Regency, Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX
• Two tickets to the Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation, Wednesday, November 20, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX
• Honorees will be recognized in various ways: 
  • TABloid
  • TAB Social Media Coverage
  • Texas Builder Magazine
  • Award Presentation at the Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation

TAB’s Excellence under 45 Awards program Guidelines

• Nominees must be employed by an active member of the Texas Association of Builders between the ages of 21 and 45 to be considered.
• No more than one company nominee may be chosen as a recipient of the Excellence under 45 awards program per year.
• Individuals that were awarded the previous year are not eligible for consideration in consecutive award programs but may apply again after two-year span.
• The number of award recipients will be determined at the time of judging per the quality and scope of applications.
• A panel of industry professionals will review applications and essays and/or YouTube submissions.
• The Judges’ Panel shall consist of a mix of industry professionals: Associate, Remodeler and Builder members; Seasoned and Young members.
• If a TAB Young Professionals Council member chooses to enter the Excellence under 45 Awards, he/she cannot serve on the Judges’ Panel.
• Winners will be notified by the end of October via email from TAB.
• TAB will provide winners with accommodations for one night, Wednesday, November 20, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX.
• Award winner is responsible for their own transportation and any incidental costs accrued, including additional in-room costs and charges.
• A schedule of required and recommended events will be sent to winners.
• *Headshots and video submissions of winners may be used publicly following selection, and for marketing of the awards program.

Program Schedule

• August 1 – Call of Entries Opened
• September 25 – Entries Close
• October 1 - 9 – Judging occurs
• October 14 – Recipients will be notified by email
• November 19-21 – TAB Committee and BOD Meetings
• November 20 – Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Lost Pines (Bastrop), TX

Excellence under 45 Awards Program Sponsorship Opportunities

Dedication Sponsor - $2,500

• Logo/Link on nominee/applicant information/TAB web page
• Logo/Link on winning recipient email/mail notification
• Logo in an issue of Texas Builders Magazine with Excellence under 45 Awards Program listing
• Logo on Excellence under 45 Awards Program slide during presentation
• 2 Tickets to the Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation

Merit Sponsor - $1,000

• Logo on nominee/applicant information/TAB web page
• Logo on winning recipient email/mail notification
• Name in an issue of Texas Builders Magazine with Excellence under 45 Awards program listing
• Name on Excellence under 45 Awards Program slide during presentation
• 1 Tickets to the Excellence in Leadership Dinner and Presentation