New! 2009 BALA Entry Forms

BALA underwent many changes over the past 25 years to become the prestigious new-home design competition it is today. But one thing has remained the same since the first competition in 1983: BALA inspires builders, designers, developers, land planners and interior designers across the nation to be innovative and redefine the boundaries of the residential housing industry.

BALA will once again recognize two awards introduced in 2008: Community of the Year and the Emerald Award for best sustainable design, which complement our Home of the Year and Room of the Year recognition. And don't forget to look for this year's inductees into the BALA 
Hall of Fame.

We are now accepting entries for this exclusive award. Entry notebooks are due August 8. Please visit our 
BALA information page to learn about the application's components and requirements.

Best in American Living Award is sponsored by Professional Builder magazine and the NAHB Design Committee.

On Monday, January 19, we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Best in American Living Award in style at The Wynn, Las Vegas. It was a special night to reminisce of trends past and honor new ones. The 2008 Best in American Living Award design competition award winners were announced at the dinner gala during the 65th NAHB International Builders' Show.

Click here to view 2008 BALA award winners

Click here to view 2008 BALA Hall of Fame 

Click here to view photos from the 2009 BALA Banquet

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