THE NATIONALS℠ DEADLINES
Call for Entries Open: July 2, 2018
Entry Deadline: October 25, 2018
(Unless otherwise specified in the entry requirements, all printed samples and completed entry forms must be received at The Nationals office no later than October 25)
CONTACT INFO
The Nationals are administered by TeamPMP. For more information, contact Shane or Lisa Parrish:
(800) 658-2751 US ONLY or 909-987-2758 • 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PST
EMAIL:
lisa@thenationals.com
shane@thenationals.com
MAIL:
The Nationals, 10416 Hamilton Street, Alta Loma, CA 91701
ENTRY FEES FOR ALL CATEGORIES (no fee required for Category 9: NAHB/NSMC One-To-Watch Award)
Entry information will not be supplied to the entrant until entry fees are paid.
- NSMC Member $275.00 per entry
- Non-NSMC Member $300.00 per entry
- Non-NAHB Member $325.00 per entry
ONLINE ENTRY FORM FUNCTIONALITY
- Entrant fills out their entry and payment information
- After the information is submitted, it is automatically stored within a database and an alert is sent to the entrant with the entry serial numbers, submittal process and receipt.
NOTIFICATION
Entrants who have been chosen as finalists (Silver or Regional winners) will be notified by email by November 20, 2018, as well as posted on this website.
THE NATIONALS℠ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Those who excelled in industry contributions, sales volume, community involvement and overall professionalism during the period of October 1, 2017 to October 1, 2018 are eligible for The Nationals Awards judging.
- MARKETING CATEGORIES: New or rehabilitated residential real estate projects with homes available FOR SALE OR RENT during the period October 1, 2017 to October 1, 2018 are eligible for The Nationals Awards judging.
JUDGING
Each entry will be judged on its own merits by a panel of distinguished individuals selected for professional expertise in sales, marketing and design. The Nationals Awards Judges Panel reserves the right to combine or eliminate any category or categories due to insufficient entries. The Nationals also reserves the right to create new categories if the judges believe it is warranted. Judges may re-categorize an entry if they believe it has been entered in the wrong category, or is better suited to another category. Special Awards for specific innovations may be presented at the Judges’ discretion.
All entries, with the exception of Local Sales & Marketing Council entries to the Best Sales & Marketing Council category, become the property of the NSMC/NAHB. In entering the awards program, entrants grant permission to the NSMC and/or NAHB to publish and/or reproduce entries in any NAHB publication and/or product, as well as grant the NSMC and/or NAHB the right to grant permission for the entries to be published and/or reproduced in any trade or consumer publication or product.
Click on each category item below to view the entry requirements.
Your entry materials are due by October 25, 2018. Click on each item in the CATEGORY list to view required entry materials and downloadable forms (also available for download from the list below).
We suggest you submit your entry materials via file sharing services, e.g., FTP, Dropbox, or Hightail. Send link for download to: entries@teampmp.com.
Cosmetic alterations are acceptable for environmental challenges (power lines, construction, traffic, reflections, etc.).
All electronic file names should include your category number, entry serial number and sequence number (or description). For example:
01-1005_1.jpg, 01-1005_2.jpg, 01-1005_3.jpg, etc.
01-1005_floorplan.pdf
01-1005_siteplan.pdf
01-1005_form.pdf
01-1005_audio.mp3
01-1005_video.mov
PLEASE NOTE: Electronic files that are not submitted in the correct format will be subject to disqualification.
IMAGES:
• JPEG only
• 300 dpi at highest quality
• Minimum width 1800 px/maximum width 2500 px (vertical or horizontal)
• Ideal file size is approximately 6 megabytes
PLANS AND FORMS:
• High resolution PDF only
• 8.5” x 11”
VIDEOS:
• .mov
• QuickTime
• mp4
AUDIO:
• mp3 only
THE NATIONALS 2019 FORMS:
ALL 2019 FORMS (ZIP) (updated 07-06-2018)
(Category 1) ROOKIE SALES PROFESSIONAL FORM
(Category 2) SALES PROFESSIONAL FORM
(Category 3) SALES TEAM FORM
(Category 4) ONLINE SALES FORM
(Category 5) SALES MANAGER FORM
(Category 6) MARKETING PROFESSIONAL FORM
(Category 7) SMC FORM
(Category 8) LIFESTYLE DIRECTOR FORM
(Category 9) ONE TO WATCH AWARD FORM
(Category 10) NSMC ASSOCIATE FORM (updated 07-06-2018)
(Category 11) MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL FORM
(Marketing Categories) TEAM-PROJECT FORM
(Category 19) EMAIL MARKETING FORM
(Category 20) DIGITAL MEDIA FORM
(Category 27) DIGITAL HOME TOUR FORM
(Category 31 through 33) WEBSITES FORM
LEGENDS OF RESIDENTIAL MARKETING FORM
THE NATIONALS℠ CATEGORIES
(Click Items to View Info)
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND COUNCIL AWARDS
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Rookie Sales Professional Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Sales Professional Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Sales Team Form (download)
- Submit image of candidates
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Online Sales Counselor Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Sales Manager Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Marketing Professional Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
Awards will be presented based upon membership (under 50 members, 50–100 members, 100–200 members, 200–300 members, over 300 members). Net growth will be determined based on the local council’s highest number of members during 2017 (their “base” number) compared to their total number of active members on Oct. 31, 2018. (Both values will be determined using the WMS membership reports by the NAHB National Sales and Marketing Council Staff.)
Entry Requirement:
- Complete SMC Entry Form (download)
Intended to recognize those amazing professionals who are curating activities and programming lifestyle events for a new-home community. Talk about the number of activities/events, how they interact with homeowners and why they are awesome.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Lifestyle Director Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
This award recognizes an individual under 40 years of age for their exemplary professionalism, leadership and involvement across the NAHB federation. Awarded annually, submissions should include the following information about the candidate:
— Leadership development
— Industry involvement
— Career progress
— Innovation
— Community outreach/volunteer work
— Continuing education
— Personal information
Entry Requirements:
- This category requires no entry fee
- Complete One-to-Watch Award Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
This award recognizes associates, suppliers and vendors deserving of recognition for their service to builders and the industry in the arena of Sales and Marketing. Candidates must hold or work for a company/individual with an active NAHB and NSMC Membership at the time of nomination. If they do not meet this criteria, the nomination will not be considered.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete NSMC Associate Form (download)
- Submit a written statement, 300 words or less, describing exemplary performance and achievement
- Submit one to three recommendation letters from builders
- Submit a color photo of the candidate
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Mortgage Professional Form (download)
- Submit image of candidate
MARKETING CATEGORIES
Entry will be judged on graphics, concept, overall design, readability and execution.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that demonstrate logo usage
Entry will be judged on graphics, concept, overall design, readability and execution.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that demonstrate graphic continuity of marketing materials
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design and readability.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image that represents entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- (1) sample brochure sent to The Nationals office no later than October 18
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design and readability.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image that represents entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- (1) sample brochure sent to The Nationals office no later than October 18
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout, overall design and readability.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image that represents entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- (1) sample brochure sent to The Nationals office no later than October 18
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout and overall design, execution and continuity. Includes newspaper, magazine or print media.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image that represents entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- (1) printed sample sent to The Nationals office no later than October 18
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout and overall design, execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Link(s) to actual campaign highly encouraged.
Entry will be judged on creativity, design, use of best practices and campaign performance.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Email Marketing Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Link(s) to actual campaign highly encouraged.
Entry will be judged on creativity, user experience and overall design, continuity and effectiveness.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Digital Media Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Include at least two executions of campaign
Link(s) to actual campaign highly encouraged.
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout and overall design, execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image of each ad submitted
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, copy, layout and overall design, execution and continuity.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (1) image of each ad submitted
Entry will be judged on originality, concept and execution of the spot(s) as they relate to the specified target market and the qualified traffic that was generated.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- One audio file of each spot
- (1) image that represents entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Entry will be judged on originality, concept and execution of the spot as it relates to the specified target market and the qualified traffic that was generated.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- One video file of the spot
- (2) to (4) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Entry will be judged on originality, concept and execution of the spot as it relates to the specified target market and the qualified traffic that was generated.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- One video file of the spot
- (2) to (4) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Entry will be judged on creativity, design and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes ads, print/electronic media and billboards.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Up to (6) images of promotion (photos of events are suggested)
- Up to (6) images of ads that represent the campaign, including any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc.
- Audio and/or video files, if applicable
Entries can be existing GoTours that have been completed in 2017 and 2018, or builders can elect to order a tour of their home for submittal. Any technology can be submitted; Avid will convert it to the GoTour Platform for a minimal fee.
Entry will be judged on originality, concept and execution of the spot as it relates to the specified target market and the qualified traffic that was generated.
VOTING:
— Will run for a two-week period from November 1–November 15
— Open to the industry/one vote per person (must supply your company email address to participate)
— Finalists will be announced November 30
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Digital Home Tour Form (download)
- One video file of the tour
- (2) to (4) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan of home
- Link to your Tour Video package featuring your home design and floor plan
Entry will be judged on creativity, design and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes a series of ads, print/electronic media and billboards.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Up to (6) images of promotion (photos of events are suggested)
- Up to (6) images of ads that represent the campaign, including any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc.
- Audio and/or video files, if applicable
Entry will be judged on creativity, design and success of programs related to the community.
Entry Requirements
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Submit images of promotion (photos of events are suggested)
- Submit images of ads that represent the campaign, including any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc.
- Audio and/or video files, if applicable
Entry will be judged on creativity, design and success of materials developed to gain product interest. Includes ads, print/electronic media and billboards.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Up to (6) images of promotion (photos of events are suggested)
- Up to (6) images of ads that represent the campaign, including any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc.
- Audio and/or video files, if applicable
Entry will be judged on design, effectiveness, use of best practices and user experience. Website must be fully updated by November 1, 2018, so that the judges can review it online.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Websites Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Link to website (for judging)
Entry will be judged on design, effectiveness, use of best practices and user experience. Website must be fully updated by November 1, 2018, so that the judges can review it online.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Websites Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Link to website (for judging)
Entry will be judged on design, effectiveness, use of best practices and user experience. Website must be fully updated by November 1, 2018, so that the judges can review it online.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Complete Websites Form (download)
- Up to (6) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Link to website (for judging)
Awards may be presented for apps, virtual reality tours and point of sale tools. Entry will be judged on level of realism, creativity, cinematic quality, use of sound (music, sound effects, narration) and use of special effects.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Video file of animation
Entry will be judged on best marketing promotion and overall effectiveness by an associate or supplier.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Digital images of images of promotion (photos of events are suggested)
- Digital images of ads or other marketing items, including any or all of the following: print advertising, direct mail, television and radio spots, billboards, etc.
- Audio and/or video files, if applicable
Includes individual charities or builder-supported, non-profit programs (e.g., Boy Scouts, HomeAid, City of Hope, Extreme Home Makeover, etc.).
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Neighborhood sales/leasing center for a single builder and product line. Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Welcome center for multiple product lines. Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Defined as a sales center with vignette of model included. Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity and design used in the office.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on theme, function, display concept, creativity and design used in the space, as well as quality of product presentation, continuity within the space and continuity with the builders’ branding.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Onsite and/or offsite signage for a neighborhood (single builder and product line) or community (multiple product lines). Entry will be judged on concept, creativity, graphics, overall design, execution, readability and continuity.
Entry Requirements
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Awards may be presented for builder, neighborhood or master-planned community. Entry will be judged on the landscape effectiveness, impact and function in enhancing the product or project. Landscaping includes ground cover, hardscape and softscape.
Entry Requirements
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
Defined as how outdoor space enhances the livability of the indoor space and floor plan. Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on concept, creativity and impact of furniture/accessories as they relate to the desires and intended goals of the client.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the target market and sales success.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
Entry will be judged on overall exterior and interior architecture, design appeal, functionality, innovative use of interior space and creative integration of the plan as it relates to the desires and intended goals of the client.
Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- (6) to (8) images that represent entry (to be used in awards show, website, PR)
- Floor plan
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR AWARDS
Entry will be judged on the overall sales, marketing and design approach as it relates to the target market.
Must also be entered in the following categories: Logo (12), Brochure (15), Website (33), Signage (42), Sales/Leasing Center (37), Landscape Design (43), Interior Merchandising (45 through 50) and Architecture (58).
Additional Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Site plan of the community
- (4) to (6) images of community branding, including logo, brochure and ads
- (4) to (6) images of community, including exteriors of homes, interiors, signage and sales office
- Link to community website
Defined as a single neighborhood or collection of plans by a single builder. Entry will be judged on the overall sales, marketing and design approach as it relates to the target market.
Must also be entered in the following categories: Logo (12), Brochure (15), Website (33), Signage (42), Sales/Leasing Center (37), Landscape Design (43), Interior Merchandising (45 through 50) and Architecture (52 through 57).
Additional Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Site plan of the community
- (4) to (6) images of community branding, including logo, brochure and ads
- (4) to (6) images of community, including exteriors of homes, interiors, signage and sales office
- Link to community website
Defined as multiple product lines offered by one or more builders in the same setting with a unique cohesive branding. Entry will be judged on the overall sales, marketing and design approach as it relates to the target market.
Must also be entered in the following categories: Logo (12), Brochure (16), Website (33) and Signage (42), plus at least one of the following categories: Sales/Leasing Center (37), Welcome Center (38) or Clubhouse (40).
Additional Entry Requirements:
- Complete Team/Project Form (download)
- Site plan of the community
- (4) to (6) images of community branding, including logo, brochure and ads
- (4) to (6) images of community, including exteriors of homes, interiors, signage and sales office
- Link to community website