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The 2017 NKBA Design Competition
Will Open for Submissions on June 1, 2016

The association’s annual competition offers an exclusive platform
for members to showcase their expertise in kitchen and bath design

HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (May 31, 2016) — The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) announced today that the 2017 NKBA Design Competition will be accepting member submissions starting June 1, 2016.

Exclusive to NKBA members, the annual competition offers an excellent opportunity to submit kitchen and bath projects that were installed between January 1, 2015, and August 5, 2016.

Complete information on the competition entry process, categories, prizes, guidelines, and more, can now be downloaded from the official entry packet available at NKBA.org/Competition. Applicants can also learn in detail about the competition’s entry process and expectations by watching a four-part instructional video series on ““How to Enter the NKBA Design Competition,” presented by 2014/2015 Design Competition Judge Peter Albanese, CKD, CBD.

Member designers can enter their projects in one of six award categories, including Small Kitchen, Medium Kitchen, and Large Kitchen; Powder Room, Small Bathroom, and Large Bathroom. In addition, applicants have the opportunity to be considered for a number of specialty awards, including Best Before & After, Budget-Friendly, Green, and Universal Design.

All category winners will be automatically considered for Best Kitchen and Best Bath Awards. Applicants primarily from the Builder/Remodeler segment will be eligible for the Builder/Remodeler Award, in honor of Clay Lyon, CR, 2012 NKBA Secretary. In addition, one honorable mention will be named for each of the main categories.

Participants should enter their projects with completed entry forms, clear photos, a concise design statement, elevations, and a floor plan to scale. Incomplete entries will be automatically disqualified. All entries must be received at the NKBA Headquarters by August 5, 2016. Entries received between June 1, 2016 and July 1, 2016 qualify for an early bird entry fee of $75. For all entries received between July 2, 2016 and August 5, 2016, the regular entry fee of $90 will apply.

All winners will be honored at an exclusive awards event during KBIS 2017 in Orlando in the presence of association leadership and some of the finest kitchen and bath industry professionals. They will also receive national industry recognition, a share of over $60,000 in cash prizes, numerous category and specialty awards, and will also be featured in NKBA Magazine, on NKBA.org and in the NKBA Booth at KBIS 2017. In addition to being featured on several association platforms, winners’ projects are often published in several leading industry publications. So far, sponsors for the competition include Jenn-Air, Home Depot and 2020.

To learn more about the competition rules and guidelines and enter online, visit NKBA.org/Competition. To become an NKBA member, visit NKBA.org/Join.

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About the National Kitchen & Bath Association

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is the not-for-profit trade association that owns the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS®). With nearly 14,000 member companies representing tens of thousands of members in segments of the kitchen and bath industry, the NKBA has educated and led the industry since its founding in 1963. The mission of the NKBA is to enhance member success and excellence, promote professionalism and ethical business practices, and provide leadership and direction for the kitchen and bath industry worldwide. For more information, visit NKBA.org or call 1-800-THE-NKBA (843-6522).

KBIS® and NKBA® are registered trademarks of the National Kitchen & Bath Association.

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