Digital entries for the 2012 National Sales and Marketing Awards, also known as The Nationals — the largest and most prestigious competition for new-home sales and marketing professionals and communities — are now being accepted.

Now in its 31st year and sponsored by NAHB’s National Sales and Marketing Council, The Nationals recognize innovation and excellence in 47 categories — including sales person and sales team of the year, advertising, websites, sales experience, interior merchandising, architectural design and community of the year — and typically draw more than 800 entries a year.

Open to individual sales and marketing professionals, home builders, associates and sales and marketing councils, winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Peabody Hotel on Feb. 8 during the NAHB International Builders’ Show in Orlando.

Gold and Silver Award winners will be selected during a three-day judging process by the industry's finest marketing professionals from across the country who represent a wide range of disciplines.

Entry applications are due Oct. 7 and entry materials are due Oct. 14.

‘Legend’ Honored

Andrew Brethour, president of PMA Brethour Realty Group, will be honored as the 2012 “Legend of Residential Marketing,” during The Nationals award ceremony for his innovative leadership  in new-home marketing.

To Apply

For more information and to enter The Nationals, visit www.thenationals.com; or call 800-658-2751.

The Nationals are co-sponsored by MetLife Home Loans. For sponsorship information, visit www.thenationals.com; or email Steve Bunce at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8690.