Lake Norman Home Builders Association Accepting Entries For 2010 Best Of The Lake Design Competition

Mooresville, NC – The Lake Norman Home Builders Association announced the details of their annual design competition to showcase the talents of builders, remodelers, architects, designers, and craftsmen who work in the region. Professionals are encouraged to enter.

The Best of the Lake Design Competition, in its seventh year, is one of the most prestigious award events in the Lake Norman region.  A panel of business and industry leaders from across North Carolina will judge entries by reviewing and considering design and construction challenges and accomplishments. Entry submissions are being accepted through October 8th and will be judged based upon design/build solutions, design originality and innovation, quality of craftsmanship and environmental consciousness. Awards will be presented at an awards banquet at River Run Country Club on November 12th. All entries are presented to judges anonymously.

Any trade professional is welcome to enter Best of the Lake. Homeowners who have completed a special project should contact their builder, architect, or designer and urge them to enter. To download an entry packet visit www.lakenormanhba.com or contact Sandra Wallace for information at (704) 664-5622. To view a video of last year’s Best of the Lake Design Competition awards banquet visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJV4SxLq8lI .

Entries receive 12 months of online recognition and Best of the Lake is extensively promoted in print. Individual sponsorships are available to promote your business during this important event.  Best of the Lake Design Competition awards bring a high level of recognition to its recipients. 

The Lake Norman Home Builders Association’s mission is to promote, inspire, and safeguard integrity in the building industry for the enrichment of our community. The association represents builders and construction and real estate industry professionals who live and work within the Lake Norman community.

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