Top Honors

The BIAW Builder, Associate, and Remodeler of the Year (B/A/R Awards) honors men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to BIAW.

Builder, Associate, and Remodeler of the Year winners are honored during the Installation and Awards ceremony held in conjunction with the BIAW fall board meeting.

Nominees should have been involved in projects at the local and state level, and active in their community.

Builder of the Year

Honors a Top Builder

Associate of the Year

Honors a Top Associate

Remodeler of the Year

Honors a Top Remodeler

If you have questions about the B/A/R Awards, contact Events Manager Kristi Dohring at 360-352-7800, ext. 113.

Builder of the Year

Honors a Top Builder

Associate of the Year

Honors a Top Associate

Remodeler of the Year

Honors a Top Remodeler

If you have questions about the B/A/R Awards, contact BIAW Association Services Director Brenda Kwieciak at 360-352-7800, ext. 113.

Hall of Fame

Recognizes Lifetime Achievement in Support of the Home Building Industry

The purpose of the BIAW Hall of Fame is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to BIAW. The Hall of Fame acknowledges lifetime achievement in the building industry. Hall of Fame recipients are honored during the BIAW Installation and Awards ceremony held in conjunction with the BIAW fall board meeting.

Hall of Fame

Recognizes Lifetime Achievement in Support of the Home Building Industry

The purpose of the BIAW Hall of Fame is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to BIAW. The Hall of Fame acknowledges lifetime achievement in the building industry. Hall of Fame recipients are honored during the BIAW Installation and Awards ceremony held in conjunction with the BIAW fall board meeting.

Nominee Criteria
  • Persons (living or deceased) who have made significant and lasting contributions to BIAW
  • The contribution must have resulted in a substantial improvement or innovation in Washington’s housing and promotion of BIAW’s philosophy, which is to protect housing affordability and free enterprise (the financial success or size of an individual’s operation shall not be considered a real contribution)
  • It is not necessary to have served in an elected capacity at the state or local association level
  • Candidates must represent the highest levels of achievement in the building industry over an entire career
  • A candidate may not be nominated more than five consecutive times
Candidate Categories

Builder/Developer: Owner or key administrator of a residential building company

Subcontractors and Materials Suppliers: Individuals directly responsible for supply goods or services to builders

Government: Elected or appointed officials involved in government service relating to housing

Housing Related: Individuals involved in related fields of endeavor such as financing, land development and planning, architecture, housing research, and housing-related trade associations

Deadline: May 1, 2024

Star Awards

Honors a builder or associate member who has contributed to the home building industry at the local, state, and national levels, as well as in their communities.

The BIAW Associate Advisory Council’s Star Builder and Associate awards recognize builder and associate members who give back to our industry at the local, state and national levels. In addition, winners are also recognized for their community service, political activity, and/or environmental efforts.

Star Builder and Associate award winners are honored during the BIAW winter board meeting.

If you have questions about the Associate Advisory Council’s Star awards, contact Raelle Vitali at 360-352-7800, ext. 137.