Chapter Star Award nominations are open for the full month of October.
By Dianne M. Pogoda
Celebrate the hard work and creativity of NKBA volunteers at the chapter level by nominating an officer or a program for a Chapter Star Award. These honors acknowledge innovation and success in membership drives, fundraising, and other campaigns and events. Winners will be announced during the virtual KBIS Event in February.
The program recognizes outstanding Chapter achievement for the following in-person or virtual events, each earning a $1,500 prize:
- Best Chapter Membership Campaign;
- Best Chapter Program;
- Best Chapter Fundraiser Event;
- Best Chapter Design Competition;
- Best Student-Focused Event;
- Best NKBA-Themed Event.
Additionally, individual prizes of $500 are awarded for the Best Chapter Officer — one prize per officer position — and Best Committee Member. The Grand Prize is the Chapter Officer of the Year, chosen from among the best officer winners, and includes a $2,000 award.
The Grand Prize, the Denise Dick Chapter Officer of the Year, was named in honor of one of NKBA’s longtime esteemed members, Denise Dick, CMKBD. Denise was the owner and principal designer of Signature Kitchens By Design in Carrollton, Texas, and was a devoted and active member of the Association at the local and national levels. Denise served on the Chapter Leadership Committee for the Texas North Plains Chapter, and on the NKBA Board of Directors. Not only was she a dedicated NKBA volunteer, but she was also active in her community, and a role model to many.
The deadline for nominations for all Chapter Star honors is Oct. 31. It’s a wonderful way to acknowledge and thank the people, committees and chapters who make a difference in the organization and the industry. To nominate, click on the below links.
