Celebrating the people, places and spaces of North America, The Nationals honors the determination, integrity, creativity and endurance of the best in the building industry — including home builders, developers, associates and consultants. This year’s Call for Entries opens on July 7 and materials are due on October 6. Gold winners will be announced during the Awards Gala on February 17, 2026, in Orlando Florida.

Presented by the National Sales and Marketing Council (NSMC) — a council of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) — The Nationals showcase the most exciting trends in New Homes Sales and Marketing, including:

• Best of 55+ Housing: Recognizing excellence in the 55+ housing sector.
• Global Innovation: Celebrating cutting-edge products, services and projects worldwide.

Outstanding achievements are recognized in these categories — and more:

• Homebuilders and communities
• Model homes
• Sales experience
• Architecture, interiors and sales offices
• Landscaping
• Merchandising
• Individual sales professionals
• Councils and associates
• Logos, graphics, brochures and signage
• Websites
• Special promotions
• Advertising and overall campaigns

NAHB Honors:

The National Association of Homebuilders honors members on multiple levels for their remarkable contributions to the housing industry. Additional details about their many prestigious awards can be found here: NAHB Awards.