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he National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has
announced that the 2018 NKBA Design Competition is
open and accepting submissions. The annual competition
exclusive to members offers the opportunity to recognize them
for outstanding kitchen and bath projects completed between
January 1, 2016, and August 4, 2017.
The Outdoor Kitchen category is 2018's newest addition
because of its increasing popularity. According to the 2017
NKBA Design Trends report (www.nkba.org/Learn/
Professionals/nkba-market-research), 69% of the
designers surveyed recently created an
outdoor kitchen.
"We created the category to focus on
outdoor kitchens that are as thoughtfully
designed as their indoor counter-
parts," said Elle H-Millard, CKD, NKBA
manager of certification and design.
"Entries will be judged on how well they
complement the overall landscape and
design of the home, as well as the integration
of safety and functionality."
Member designers can enter their projects in
one of six award categories — Small Kitchen, Medium
Kitchen, and Large Kitchen; Powder Room, Small Bathroom,
and Large Bathroom. In addition, applicants may choose to be
considered for several specialty awards, including Best Before &
After, Budget-Friendly, Universal Design, and the aforementioned
Outdoor Kitchen.
All category winners are considered for the overall Best Kitchen
and Best Bath Awards. Builder/ Remodeler applicants are eligible
for the Builder/Remodeler Award, in honor of Clay Lyon, CR,
2012 NKBA secretary. One honorable mention will be named for
each of the six main categories.
The official entry packet with information on the entry process,
categories, prizes, guidelines and more, can be downloaded at
NKBA.org/competition. Applicants can also learn about the
competition's entry process and expectations by watching a four-
part instructional video series on "How to Enter the NKBA Design
Competition," presented by former design competition judge
Peter Albanese, CKBD.
Participants should enter their projects with completed entry
forms, clear photos, a concise design statement,
elevations, and a floor plan to scale. Incomplete
entries will be disqualified. All entries must be
received at the NKBA headquarters by
August 4, 2017. Entries received between
June 1, 2017, and July 1, 2017, qualified for
the $75 early bird entry fee. For all entries
received between July 2, 2017, and
August 4, 2017, the regular entry fee of
$90 applies.
All winners will be honored at an
exclusive awards event during KBIS 2018 in
Orlando. Association leadership and notable
kitchen and bath industry professionals will be in
attendance. Winners will also receive national
recognition, a share of over $60,000 in cash prizes and be
featured in NKBA Innovation+Inspiration magazine, on NKBA.org
and in the NKBA booth at KBIS 2018. In addition to being featured
on several association platforms, winners' projects are often
published in leading industry publications.
Visit www.NKBA.org/competition to learn more about the
competition rules and guidelines, and to enter online. For
information about sponsoring the 2018 NKBA Design
Competition, contact Mauri Bailey at mbailey@nkba.org. Please
visit www.NKBA.org/join to become an NKBA member.
THE 2018 NKBA DESIGN
COMPETITION IS OPEN
Annual kitchen and bath competition offers a new specialty outdoor kitchen
category to its member-exclusive platform which showcases innovative designs
