Spike Club Membership

When you recruit and retain members on behalf of the Federation, you are not only giving back to the industry, you will also be recognized and rewarded through NAHB’s Spike Club.

What’s in it for me?

As you continue to recruit and retain additional members, you accrue more Spike credits, which unlock new levels of recognition. In addition to NAHB’s Spike Club recognition and perks, your HBA may provide additional incentives for your Spike status.

International Builders’ Show Closing Concert

The International Builders’ Show (IBS) Closing Concert is the final celebration of the home building industry’s largest annual event.

Spikes who have recruited at least one new Builder and/or Associate member in the last year will receive two general admission tickets to the IBS Closing Concert.

Spikes who have recruited at least five new Builder and/or Associate members in the last year can access the Spike VIP section and enjoy complimentary food and drinks during the concert.

*Note that the Spike ticket qualification period begins Nov. 1 and ends Oct. 31.

NAHB Fall Recruitment Competition, powered by LG Pro Builder

Builder and Associate members of local home builder associates are automatically entered into the Fall Recruitment Competition between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30, 2025. The goal is to recruit as many new members (Builder and Associate members only) as possible. Prizes for winners include LG laundry machines and 2026 IBS perks.

View the official rules and prize details here. Winners will be announced by Jan. 31, 2026.

How do I become a Spike?

To become a Spike, you must earn at least six credits. The fastest way to earn credits is to recruit member to NAHB. You also can earn credits when members you recruited renew their memberships and when they join a council at their local association.

How we calculate Spike credits:

• 1 credit for each new Builder or Associate member you recruit
• 1 credit on the first membership anniversary of each member you recruited
• 0.5 credit for each membership anniversary that follows for each of those members
• 0.5 credit for recruiting council members

Once you accrue six credits, you become a Spike and officially join NAHB’s Spike Club - a network of members across the nation who have helped grow their local associations. As you continue to accumulate credits, your status rises within the Spike Club.

Contact your local association for more information.

How do I view my Spike credits?

Review your spike credits and information about members you recruited on nahb.org

• Log in to your nahb.org profile and click on “My Profile” located in the top right corner
• Click on the “Memberships” tab to view your Spike credits
• View your recruited members under “Spike Referrals”

Additional Resources

• Download the online Prospective Member Tracker or spreadsheet tracker. This list of industry-related jobs helps recruiters brainstorm and organize potential new members.
• Review the Spike Club Guide and the Spike Club Q&A for additional rules and details.

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