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When deciding which remodeling projects to submit for award consideration, many beautiful kitchen and bathroom remodels will be at the top of your list, but did you know that the kitchen and bathroom categories are also the most competitive?!
There are several project submission categories for the Remodeling Excellence Awards to consider that are a bit more uncommon and, thus, overlooked. The Remodeling Excellence Awards accepts project submissions in almost 50 categories! Click here for the full list!
Check out a few of the 2021 National and Regional Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award Winners in these uncommon categories for some inspiration for your own submission.
Residential Interior Element under $30,000
2021 National/Regional CotY Award Winner
Alair Homes Decatur | Decatur, Georgia
This category represents one special interior element of a project with a cost* under $30,000. It includes, but is not limited to projects such as railings and columns; brick, stone and masonry work; tiling; air conditioning and heating; fireplaces; vestibules; insulation; kitchen hoods; glass block; wall finishes such as plaster; flooring; best use of lighting or lighting control systems, or home automation. Work must have been done to the interior of an existing residential structure, and only interior photos may be used. The residential interior element must be specified in the entry materials and in the descriptive text in order to qualify.
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Residential Detached Structure
2021 Regional CotY Award Winner
Harth Builders | Spring House, Pennsylvania
Structures such as garages, pool houses, studios, guesthouses, sheds, gazebos, pavilions, etc., remodeled or added to an existing residential property. Interior and exterior photos may be used.
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Commercial Interior
2021 Regional CotY Award Winner
Timber Innovations | Kimberly, Wisconsin
Remodeling performed within the existing walls of a previously occupied commercial space. Clearly define the type of client and the client’s needs in the project description. Only interior photos may be used.
Residential Landscape Design/Outdoor Living Under $100,000
2021 Regional CotY Award Winner
Mom’s Design Build | Shakopee, Minnesota
Best residential landscape design/outdoor living project with a cost* under $100,000. Includes, but is not limited to, landscaping, pathways, driveways, patios, pagodas, outdoor kitchens, decks, terraces, pools, spas, etc. Work is not exclusive to existing structures. Commercial projects should be entered in Commercial Specialty. Only exterior photos may be used.
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*Cost is defined as contract price, all extras, change orders and the fair market value of materials and products that were purchased, sweat-equity and in-kind services provided, and/or any subcontract work. The cost of all homeowner provided products, services, or labor should be included in this cost. All mark-ups and profit should be included in the cost provided. For member-owned projects, costs should include normal mark-ups as if the project was contracted to an outside client.
These and all 2021 Regional and National CotY Award winning projects are highlighted in LIVE NARI, the official magazine of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry! To purchase a copy of this beautiful publication, visit the NARI Store.