Homes for Life Award

With the concept of aging in place growing at a rapid pace, the NAHB Remodelers want to further recognize our CAPS designees for their contributions to the industry and capitalize on the momentum of the media push on the topic. The new Homes for Life Award will help the designation gain more visibility as well as create more interest in the NAHB Remodelers and NAHB as a whole.

These awards recognize CAPS designees for excellence in aging in place design and/or accessible home modifications in a remodeled home. These homes will offer specific design or programmatic solutions that aid the individual resident(s) to continue living in the house as they grow older and/or face physical challenges.

This award aims to exemplify specific design details, features and concepts specific to aging in place and accessible designs rather than the entire residence. The entrant will submit a series of before and after images displaying the aging in place/accessible aspects of the remodel, as well as a before and after floor plan, and a written summary answering questions based upon the designs implemented.

And this year, the Homes for Life award will again feature two project categories. Enter your project as a Single Space (e.g. kitchen, sunroom, bathroom, etc.) or Major Space (e.g. whole house or multi-room) remodel. More awardees and more visibility within the aging-in-place community!  

PLEASE NOTE: Projects that have previously won are not elligible for re-subission.

Entry Deadline:	8/21/2009
Award Date:	10/29/2009
Location:	Indianapolis, IN
Fees:	There is a $50 application fee payable to "NAHB" Please mail check and Homes for Life application to the following address:   NAHB Remodelers Homes for Life Award, Attn Kelly Mack 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, DC 20005-2800   ***All entries must be RECIEVED by the deadline. Email to entrant will be sent for confirmation***
Contact Information:	Please contact Kelly Mack at kmack@nahb.com or by phone at 800-368-5242 ext. 8451.   Submit entries to: NAHB Remodelers Homes for Life Processing, Attn: Kelly Mack 1201 15th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20005-2800 ***All entries must be RECIEVED by the deadline. Email to entrant will be sent for confirmation***
Judges:	The Homes for Life jury is comprised of NAHB Remodelers members and a representative from Best Bath. Each NAHB Remodelers national committee vice chair serves as a judge.   Judges will disqualify themselves from any category in which they may have a personal connection or interest.
Past Awardees:	2008 2007
Related Materials:	Application
Sponsors:	Best Bath Sponsors Homes for Life Award   NAHB Remodelers are happy to announce Best Bath as the sponsor of the Homes for Life/CAPS Award. This award recognizes CAPS designees for excellence in aging-in-place design and/or accessible home modifications in a remodeled home.   Each year, representatives from Best Bath are on hand to help present the award and express their commitment to designing products that are attractive, functional and fit seamlessly into any home. For more information visit www.best-bath.com.
Topic Area(s):	Awards You Can Use for PR, NAHB Remodelers, NAHB Remodelers Awards
Target Audience(s):	Members, Remodelers