The LightHouse Awards Committee has the right to change the category for an entry if it is deemed the entry does not qualify in the category for which it was submitted and may, at it's discretion, create new categories as the need arises.

 

CLASSIFICATIONS & FEES

Upon receipt of all entries, the LightHouse Awards Committee will determine judging categories based on the type of entry, total square footage and contracted cost of construction or remodel. Please read instructions below carefully to understand what information you will be required to provide for each of your entries, on your official online application submission.

NEW HOME ENTRIES:

Competition categories for all New Home entries are based on the final contracted cost of construction, excluding cost of lot/land. The final contracted cost of construction should be the full amount paid/owed by the client, less lot cost, at completion of build.

New Home Entry Award Categories

  • BEST OVERALL: Highest visual appearance and overall craftsmanship.
  • BEST KITCHEN: Superior installation, function and design of all kitchen fixtures, appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting, flooring, wall finishes, ceiling and trim.
  • BEST EXTERIOR: Superior construction, function and design of all exterior features including: finish, roofing, windows, doors, soffit, fascia, porches, patios, decks, hardscape and landscape.
  • BEST BATH: Superior installation, function and design of all bathroom fixtures, cabinets, countertops, lighting, flooring, wall finishes, ceiling and trim.

FULL REMODEL ENTRIES:

Competition categories for all Full Remodel entries are based on the final contracted cost of the full remodel. The final contracted cost of remodel should be the full amount paid/owed by the client at completion of remodel.

Full Remodel Entry Award Categories

  • BEST OVERALL: Highest visual appearance and overall craftsmanship.
  • BEST KITCHEN: Superior installation, function and design of all kitchen fixtures, appliances, cabinets, countertops, lighting, flooring, wall finishes, ceiling and trim.
  • BEST EXTERIOR: Superior construction, function and design of all exterior features including: finish, roofing, windows, doors, soffit, fascia, porches, patios, decks, landscape and hardscape.
  • BEST BATH: Superior installation, function and design of all bathroom fixtures, cabinets, countertops, lighting, flooring, wall finishes, ceiling and trim.

PARTIAL REMODEL ENTRIES:

Competition categories for all Partial Remodel entries are based on the final contracted cost of the remodel. The final contracted cost of remodel should be the full amount paid/owed by the client at completion of remodel.

Partial Remodel Entry Award Categories

  • BEST INNOVATION OF SPACE: Notable creativity and modification of function exerted in remodel of space.
  • HIGHEST DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Distinguished level of skill and degree of difficulty exerted in remodel of space.

Limited to 3 rooms maximum

LIGHT COMMERCIAL ENTRIES:

Competition categories for all Light Commercial entries are based on the final contracted cost of the construction. The final contracted cost of construction should be the full amount paid/owed by the client at completion of project.

Light Commercial Entry Award Categories

  • EXCELLENCE IN COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION: Scored on exterior, interior common space, degree of difficulty, and community impact of development.

Includes office buildings, multi-family, condominiums, retail spaces, etc.

DESIGN ENTRIES:

Competition categories for all Design entries are based on the final contracted cost of construction. The final contracted cost of construction should be the full amount paid/owed by the client at completion of project.

Design Entry Award Categories

Associate and Builders are welcomed to enter Design projects under the following categories:

  • EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Scored on exterior, interior architecture, design appeal, function of floor plan, creative use of interior space, creative integration of plan design with site considerations.
  • EXCELLENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN: Scored on suitability of design to the project challenges, originality of the design solution, and the successful integration of interior finishes, furnishings, and accessories. Interior design appeal, function of design, creative use of interior space, creative integration of furniture and accessories with home considerations.
  • EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPE DESIGN: Scored on exterior landscape design appeal, function of outdoor living space, creative use of exterior space, creative integration of plan design with site considerations.

To include residential and commercial projects

SALES & MARKETING ENTRIES:

Does your company or community have a sales, marketing or design effort you think deserves recognition? If so, enter it into one or all of our “Sales & Marketing” categories for the chance to win an award for Best Overall. Please note, all submissions will be judged by sales and marketing professionals solely on materials submitted. No judges will physically be viewing these entries.

Sales & Marketing Entry Award Categories

Associate and Builder teams are welcomed to enter Sales & Marketing projects under the following categories:

  • BEST BROCHURE OR MARKETING PIECE
  • BEST LOGO DESIGN
  • BEST WEBSITE FOR A COMPANY
  • BEST WEBSITE FOR A COMMUNITY
  • BEST ADVERTISING/PUBLIC RELATIONS CAMPAIGN
  • BEST COMMUNITY
  • BUILDER LENDER OF THE YEAR
  • SALES PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL FEATURES ENTRIES:

All Special Features entries are based on project statement/story of completion and photos. Additional documentation and renderings welcome (i.e. architectural rendering etc.)

Special Features Categories

Builders are welcomed to enter special feature items under the following builder categories:

Associates are welcomed to enter a new category specifically for subs & trade partners.  The special feature items are under the following categories:

  • MOST UNIQUE SPECIAL FEATURE: Unlike anything else, original, one-of-a-kind with historical and/or personal attachment included.
  • STATE OF THE ART SPECIAL FEATURE: Before its time showing the development of a project incorporating the newest technology or building practices.
  • INGENIOUS SPECIAL FEATURE: Notable creativity, problem solving and engineering excellence … make us think, now that's ingenuity.