Housing First Minnesota is thrilled to announce that entries for awards are now open! These prestigious honors recognize the remarkable individuals and companies that drive our industry forward through talent, creativity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence.
With categories spanning marketing, sales, digital innovation, design, philanthropy, and more, these awards shine a spotlight on those making significant contributions to Minnesota’s homebuilding and remodeling industry.
Entries for all individual and company awards are open now through August 11. We encourage our members to nominate outstanding colleagues, projects, and companies deserving of recognition.
Here’s your guide to the 2025 award categories:
- Marketing Professional of the Year (Associate Company)
Honors outstanding achievements in marketing at an associate company. This individual has demonstrated exceptional creativity, strategic vision, and measurable impact through market research, digital strategy, branding, and customer engagement. - Marketing Professional of the Year (Builder Company)
Recognizes an individual from a builder company who excels in marketing, showcasing creativity, strategic vision, and impactful results across market research, digital strategy, branding, and customer engagement. - Marketing Professional of the Year (Remodeler Company)
Honors a marketing professional at a remodeler company whose work exemplifies creativity, innovation, and measurable results in market research, digital strategy, branding, and client engagement. - Sales Professional of the Year (Associate Company)
Celebrates an associate company sales professional who consistently exceeds targets, builds strong client relationships, and innovates in sales strategies and customer engagement. - Sales Professional of the Year (Builder Company)
Recognizes a sales professional at a builder company who demonstrates excellence in negotiation, customer engagement, and consistently delivers exceptional results. - Sales Professional of the Year (Remodeler Company)
Honors a remodeler company sales professional for outstanding achievement in sales performance, client relationships, and innovative sales strategies. - Project Manager/Construction Manager of the Year
Highlights exceptional leadership and organizational skills in project or construction management. This individual ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while fostering collaboration and innovation. - Excellence in Interior Design
Celebrates an individual for outstanding achievements in creating innovative, functional, and visually appealing interior spaces. Judged on a collective portfolio, this award honors creativity, client satisfaction, and transformative design. - Pillar of the Office
Recognizes an individual in an administrative or support role who is essential to organizational success, ensuring smooth operations and enhancing productivity through exceptional problem-solving, communication, and support. - Best Sales Center (Builder or Remodeler Company)
Honors a builder or remodeler company’s sales center that excels in design, atmosphere, and customer experience, creating an engaging environment that drives results. - Best Showroom (Associate Company)
Celebrates an associate company’s showroom that blends aesthetics, functionality, and innovation, delivering an immersive customer experience and excellence in product presentation and brand storytelling. - Best Digital Experience
Recognizes exceptional digital platforms—websites, mobile apps, or other digital tools—that offer engaging, user-friendly, and innovative experiences, enhancing customer satisfaction and brand communication. - Best Social Media Campaign
Honors an outstanding social media campaign that demonstrates creativity, audience engagement, and measurable success, showcasing excellence in content creation, storytelling, and innovation. - Excellence in Innovative Sustainability
Celebrates a company that pioneers sustainable development through innovative strategies, environmental stewardship, and technology, creating lasting positive impacts on communities and ecosystems. - Excellence in Philanthropic Contribution (Company Contributions)
Recognizes a company demonstrating exceptional commitment to social responsibility through charitable contributions, volunteerism, and community engagement, setting a high standard for corporate philanthropy in the housing industry. - Artisan Home of the Tour (People’s Choice) – New and Remodeled
Voted on by Artisan Home Tour attendees, this award honors a home that captivates visitors with architectural beauty, exceptional craftsmanship, and a seamless blend of style and functionality.
These awards are more than just honors—they’re a testament to the talent, passion, and dedication that make Minnesota’s housing industry thrive. We look forward to celebrating the visionaries and innovators who continue to set new benchmarks for excellence.
Mark your calendars, prepare your entries, and help us recognize the outstanding individuals and companies shaping the future of our industry!
Learn more and enter today at HousingFirstMN.org
