HBAs Recognized for Membership Growth and Retention Milestones
NAHB recently honored the local and state home builder associations (HBAs) that have demonstrated outstanding achievements in membership through the annual Grand Awards.
The awards are given each year to the top association from each group size in several membership categories, including highest numerical increase, percentage growth, retention rate and increase in Affiliate members.
“The Grand Award winners this year have truly embraced a culture of membership,” said 2022 NAHB Membership Committee Chair Kenneth Estes. “Membership growth and retention are the cornerstones of a strong and sustainable Federation, so we are truly grateful for the leadership and dedication of these HBAs.”
Here are the 2021 Grand Award winners:
Numerical Increase and Percentage Increase
Local Associations:
- Greater Atlanta HBA
- Baldwin County HBA
- HBA of Middle Tennessee
- BIA of Philadelphia
- Northern Illinois HBA Inc
- Franklin County HBA
- Westside HBA
State Associations:
Retention Increase
Local Associations:
- Greater Atlanta HBA
- Greater Montgomery HBA
- HBA of Metro Mobile Inc
- HBA of Central Michigan
- HBA of Great Falls
- Lincoln County HBA
- HBA of Hutchinson
State Associations:
- Texas Association of Builders
- BIA Washington
- Wisconsin Builders Association
- New Mexico HBA
- New Hampshire HBA
Affiliate Numerical Increase
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