Congratulations on your Best in American Living™ Award! It shows your commitment to improving your craft and the value you place on professionalism and design excellence in the industry.
What sets the Best in American Living Awards apart from other programs is the year-round recognition that winners receive. We encourage you to celebrate your win as soon as you are notified. Let’s make the most of your accomplishment and advance your career and business prospects in your local community.
Send a press release
Winning a Best in American Living Award is something to be celebrated! Why keep the news to yourself? Use our press release template, or write your own, and send it to your local HBA or newspaper. If you need a local media list, it is best to contact your local HBA, as they know the reporters who cover the industry in your area.
Click here to access the press release template.
Purchase duplicate trophies for your team members
Click here to purchase additional trophies for your teammates.
Tag BALA and NAHB on Instagram
Post photos of your winning homes and communities online and share with your followers and industry colleagues. Make sure to tag #bestinamericanliving and NAHB’s official Instagram account, @homebuilders.
Add logos to your marketing materials, website, email signature
Use the Best in American Living Award Winner mark on your website, on Instagram (tag #bestinamericanliving), in print materials and as an email signature. Png (transparent background) files are below by winner type, linked in three colors. Click to download. For additional formats, contact Ellen Wilson at ewilson@nahb.org.
BALA In the News
Read the latest articles and videos featuring BALA winners.
- Read: https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2024/03/nahb-announces-best-in-american-living-awards-winner
- Read: https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics/press-releases/2025/03/nahbs-best-in-american-living-awards-highlight-top-design-trends-for-2025
What’s coming next?
- Engraved crystal trophies and winners’ portfolio will be sent to winners. Purchase additional duplicates after the ceremony. Extra quantities of the portfolio are available upon request; contact Ellen Wilson at ewilson@nahb.org.
- Look for your project in its gallery page and blog after the ceremony on bestinamericanliving.com.
- Check out Professional Builder, BALA’s media partner, for upcoming articles featuring BALA winners.
If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Wilson at ewilson@nahb.org.
