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In This Issue:

Front Page
Katrina Rebuilding Proceeds By Fits and Starts
Share Nation's Building News With Your Staff. It's Free.
Regulators Hear Builder Concerns in Roanoke, Va.
Coast to Coast
Could Rising Gas Prices Kill the Suburbs?
Housing Forum
Letters to the Editor: Invitation to a Lawsuit
Politics & Government
Florida Gears Up for November Initiative Battles
Most Cities Say They Felt the Impact of 2005 Hurricanes
Economics & Finance
Housing Starts Cool at an Orderly Pace in July
Builder Confidence Subsides to 15-Year Low
Tips
Builder's Tip: Using Wall-Sheathing as Insulation Stops
Business Management
Investors Coming Back to Haunt Florida Builders
Register by Aug. 25 for Custom Builder Symposium and Save
Custom Home Builder of Year Nominations Due Aug. 25
50Plus Housing
50+ Housing Awards Change Stripes, But Not Focus
Remodelers
Remodelers Report Weakening Market Conditions
Sales
IRM Research to Focus on the Wired Home
Education
Learn More Before NAHB's Fall Board Meeting
Want to Know More About Designations? Ask an Expert
Education Calendar
Green Building
Three New Green Building Programs Follow NAHB Model
Austin Eyes Making New Homes Zero-Energy Ready
Apply for Green Building Awards
Building Quality
Quality Helps Builders Excel in Tough Markets
Legal
NAHB Fighting Disputes Over Liability Insurance Claims
Free NAHB Moisture Protection Pamphlet for Siding Installers
Register for Sept. 7-8 Construction Law Seminar in San Francisco
Workforce housing
Apply for 2006 Workforce Housing Awards
Labor
HBI and Junior Achievement Promote Careers in Housing
Building Products
Schneider Electric Technology Boosts Builder Profitability
TV
NAHB-Produced Programs on HGTV & DIY This Week
Endowment
David and Trish Wilson Named Founding Advocates
Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions
Association News
'Associate Appreciation Month' Is Almost Here
UPS Offers Up to 30% Discount to NAHB Members on Shipping
Securely Collect Payments on-the-Go With Solveras
GM $500 Exclusive Offer for NAHB Members
Find Key Employees Through the NAHB Online Career Center
Fall Board Meets Sept. 13-17 in Salt Lake City
Calendar of Events
NAHB Career Center

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David and Trish Wilson Named Founding Advocates

Enter Awards Programs for Community Contributions

The National Housing Endowment, the philanthropic arm of NAHB, is seeking entries for two awards recognizing the charitable contributions and altruistic differences building professionals make in their communities.

Every year, in towns and cities across the country, housing professionals perform countless philanthropic projects, both as individuals and as part of their local or state associations.

Each year, NAHB honors their generosity through the National Housing Endowment/Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award and the National Housing Endowment Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service.

Entries for both awards are due Nov. 3.

  • Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award

The endowment’s Home Builders Care Project of the Year Award, now in its sixth year, recognizes outstanding community service projects developed and implemented by local or state home builders associations (HBAs) or councils affiliated with NAHB. 

Winners will receive a $5,000 donation directed to the charity of their choice and will be recognized at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Fla. in February.

Previous winners include:

To read more about the previous Project of the Year award winners, click here.

  • Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service

The endowment’s Builder Achievement Award for Outstanding Community Service showcases the exceptional endeavors of builders, developers and remodelers. Now in its second year, eight winners will be honored at IBS.

Winners will receive a donation to be directed to their charity of choice: $10,000 for Gold winners; $5,000 for Silver; $2,500 for Bronze; and $1,000 each to the honorable mentions. To read about the 2005 winners, click here.

Complete award descriptions and entry forms for both competitions are available on the NAHB Web site:


For more information, e-mail Niki Clark at NAHB, or call her at 800-368-5242 x8061.


 

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