Each year, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) honors our outstanding members with the prestigious Contractor of the Year (CotY) Award. Judged by a diverse and impartial panel, CotY winners demonstrate exceptional results in remodeling projects. Awarded in multiple categories, there is one that is perfect for your team. Entering to win an industry award is a great way to bring credibility to your company, energize your employees and expand your marketing reach.
Entry Process:
- Create a presentation (max 30 pages) that outlines the project goals and highlights the transformation you achieved
- Include architectural drawings, before and after photos and any other relevant project information
- Write a 100 word project summary
- Complete and upload the Client-Contractor Agreement and Photo Release forms
- Submit your presentation*, project summary, entry fee and additional supporting documents to NARI HQ by the deadline dates listed below.
Projects submitted for award consideration must have been completed between July 1, 2017 and January 31, 2019
The deadline for submission is Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11:59 pm
$100 per individual entry or team leader entry
$100 for each additional team member entry
Whether you win your category or not, we want your beautiful work to be appreciated. ALL entries will be featured on the home page of the NARI website!
Project Entry Information and Rules
Client Contractor Agreement Green Criteria Universal Design Criteria2019 NATIONAL CotY Rules
Please remember these three main tips:
1. Presentation: When you are putting together your presentation, pretend that it will end up in a binder that is handed to the judges. This is all the judges see! Then, instead of the binder, you will save it in a PDF format and upload it to the site.
2. Forms: Be sure to have your entry documents (Homeowner's Affidavit and Photographer's Release) signed and saved to a PDF. This will be uploaded during the process. The judges do not see these!
3. Photos: From your project photos, pick at least 1 before and 1 after shot that you want used in your PowerPoint presentation and after-event promotions. The online platform requires you upload at least 10 (there is room for 30) so be sure your favorites are the first you upload so we know which shot to use (we reserve the right to select another if it shows better in a presentation). The judges do not see these!
*The online entry site will be available by February 18, 2019. You may put your entry together NOW and upload when the portal opens.