The Texas Association of Builders (TAB) Excellence under 45 Awards program is dedicated to highlighting and rewarding young professionals that have committed their time, efforts, and careers to the Texas building industry. The program is designed to acknowledge their hard work and successes, reward their performance and dedication and showcase them as future leaders of the industry across our state.

As an award recipient, the program provides industry education and networking for professional growth in the residential building industry, and helps program participants become better, more knowledgeable, and more productive employees.

To complete the selection process, please forward these guidelines and links below to eligible staff whom you deem suitable for the Excellence under 45 Awards program. The application contains two short, straightforward portions: basic professional information and a short-answer written essay or YouTube submission. Topics include Education, Previous Experience, Work Responsibilities, Leadership Roles, Extra Curricular Activities, Involvement in the Community, the local HBA, TAB, and NAHB, Letters of Recommendation, Documents of Accomplishments, etc.

Judges will score on:

Professionalism in the Building Industry
Goals and Responsibilities inherent to their Job Description
Participation or Activities with the Texas Association of Builders
Participation or Activities with their local home builder associations
Extra-curricular activities outside of the association
Essay Submissions
Recommendations and Accomplishments

To be considered for TAB’s Excellence under 45 Awards program, nominees must submit their application by Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

TAB’s Excellence under 45 Awards program Guidelines

Nominees must be employed by an active member of the Texas Association of Builders between the ages of 21 and 45 to be selected.
No more than one company nominee may be chosen as a recipient of the Excellence under 45 awards program.
Individuals that were awarded the previous year are not eligible for consideration in consecutive award programs but may apply again after two years span.
The number of award recipients will be determined at the time of judging per the quality and scope of applications.
A panel of industry professionals will review applications and essays and/or YouTube submissions.
The Judges Panel shall consist of a mix of industry professionals: Associate, Remodeler, and Builder members; Seasoned and Young members.
If a TAB Young Professionals Council member chooses to enter the Excellence under 45 Awards, he/she cannot serve on the Judges Panel.
Winners will be notified by the end of June via email from TAB.
TAB will provide winners with accommodations for one night, Wednesday, November 15 at the San Luis Resort Spa & Convention Center, Galveston, TX
Award winner is responsible for their own transportation and any incidental costs accrued, including additional in-room costs and charges.
A schedule of required and recommended events will be sent to winners.
*Headshots and video submissions of winners may be used publicly following selection and at the conference.

Program Schedule

March 30 – Will open the Call of Entries
May 10 – Will close entries
Late May or early June – Judges will begin the selection process
End of June – Recipients will be notified by email
July 12-15 – Sunbelt Builders Show™
November 15 – Excellence under Leadership Dinner and Presentation

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