In 1958, the Minneapolis Builders Association identified a need for recognizing excellence within the housing community. That year marked the very first Reggie Award, with three winners taking home prestigious trophies for excellence in homebuilding.
Over the decades, both our association and awards program have evolved alongside our growing industry. Fast forward to present day, where we present over 150 awards annually. These award-winning companies and individuals elevate the commitment of the homebuilding industry and exemplify what it means to be a Housing First Minnesota member.
Modernizing the awards
While minor program adjustments have been made over the years, it has been more than three decades since major updates to our awards. We’re excited to implement some strategic changes in 2024 and beyond.
Member feedback and extensive research highlighted the need for modernization to highlight the breadth of talent and innovation within our industry. We’re simplifying the entry submission process, refining categories to better reflect the changing needs of our members, and modernizing our judging process.
NEW Awards
We’re excited to announce 10+ new awards for a more comprehensive representation of our industry. These new awards will be open for submission on July 9!
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.
Learn more about our expanded slate of awards at housingfirstmn.org/awards.
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