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Entries are now open for the 2025 STARS Awards, the premier awards program of the NC Home Builders Association. This is your chance to gain statewide recognition for your hard work, creativity and craftsmanship.

Download Call for Entries – includes category descriptions and submission guidelines

Visit 21BuildingExpo.com/Stars-Awards for more info

Early-Bird Entry Deadline: June 15, 2025
Save $50 per Entry

Questions? Contact Maureen Mullen by email, mmullen@nchba.org, or call (919) 676-9090.

Many Opportunities for Recognition

Whether it’s a standout custom home, exceptional remodel, or an impactful marketing campaign, there’s a category for you. With 85 categories, the STARS Awards are your opportunity to stand out among your home building peers.

NEW categories include: Best Outdoor Kitchen and Best BUILD-PAC Fundraiser

Entry Fees

Categories 1-68:

• Early Bird: $100 per entry by June 15
• Regular: $150 per entry by July 15

Category 69:

• Safety Program of the Year (free to enter thanks to our partner Builders Mutual)

Categories 70-85:

• $50 per entry

Become a Sponsor

The STARS Awards Gala brings together the best of North Carolina’s building industry in one room. If you want to increase your visibility, consider a sponsorship opportunity.

At the Mega Star level, you’ll receive gala tickets for a table of 10, airtime during the gala for a 30-second video, and a company representative will present several awards, among other benefits.

This post was written by NC HBA.