Every fall, the Texas Association of Builders recognizes its members for outstanding service to the association. Each entry is judged based on the previous and current years’ involvement in TAB.

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The TAB Excellence under 45 Awards Program is dedicated to highlighting and rewarding young professionals that have committed their time, efforts and careers to the Texas building industry.  The program is designed to acknowledge their hard work and successes, reward their performance and dedication and showcase them as future leaders of the industry across our state.

Nomination Guidelines:

Nominees must be employed by an active member of the TAB between the ages of 21 and 45.  No more than one company nominee may be chosen as a recipient of the Excellence under 45 Award and the number of award recipients will be determined at the time of judging per the quality and scope of applications. 

The awards program provides industry education and networking for professional growth in the residential building industry, and helps program participants become better, more knowledgeable, more productive employees. 

Enter your nominee beginning March 31, 2023
Deadline is Wednesday, May 12, 2023

Application can be found here.

A list of previous Excellence under 45 Awards winners is here. 

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• J.B. Sandlin Builder of the Year
• Ted Schlossman Lifetime Achievement Award
• Associate of the Year
• Developer of the Year
• Remodeler of the Year
• Philanthropist of the Year
• Local Association Accomplishment of the Year
• Presidential Distinguished Service

To nominate, view TAB's "Of The Year" Awards Instruction Memo here. The nomination forms should be completed and returned to the Texas Association of Builders, 313 E. 12th Street, Ste. 210, Austin, Texas 78701 by September, 12 2022.

A list of previous "Of the Year" Award winners is here (PDF). 

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Our 2023 Finalists have gained recognition for all their accomplishments by entering the 2023 Star Awards. The Star Awards is the only statewide tribute to excellence in the homebuilding industry and your outstanding work can be a part of it. 

2023 marks 30 years of recognizing TAB builders, architects, designers, sales professionals, marketing professionals, construction professionals and industry leader members. There are more than 110 categories, so you are bound to find one that is perfect for you!
  

2023 Star Awards - See the Finalist List HERE!

See the Star Awards website HERE!

 

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The Texas Housing Hall of Honor celebrates men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to the Texas housing industry. Inductees are selected annually from the categories of: builders, developers or remodelers; trades professionals and suppliers; government; and industry-allied professionals. Nominees are inducted into the Texas Housing Hall of Honor at a black-tie event in the fall of each year.    

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION

Housing Hall of Honor Guidelines and Application is here. 

Entry Deadline: June 30 (yearly)
Required enclosure: High-quality, four-color photo (head and shoulders only) of nominee in business attire.

PAST HONOREES

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2022 Honoree:
    Jerry Carter, Garland

2021 Honoree:
    *Ron Connally, Amarillo

2019 Honoree: 
    Lyle Johansen, Austin
    *Granger MacDonald, Kerrville
    *Dan Markson, San Antonio
    Eddie Martin, Houston

2018 Honoree: 
    George Lewis, Dallas
    Patsy Smith, Fort Worth

2017 Honoree: 
    Chip Dence, Victoria
    Michael Moore, San Antonio

2016 Honoree: 
    Ray Tonjes, Austin
    David Weekley, Houston

2015 Honoree: 
    *Harold Pollman, Dallas

2014 Honoree: 
    *Ron F. Formby, Arlington

2013 Honoree: 
    *E.J. Burke, Jr., San Antonio

2012 Honorees: 
    *Jim Box, Houston
    *Ray Ellison, San Antonio

2011 Honoree: 
    *Ted Schlossman, Fort Worth

2010 Honorees:
    Kent Conine, Dallas
    *C.W.L. (Dub) Dennis, Wichita Falls
    *Jean MacDonald, Kerrville and Austin
    *Martin Perlman, Houston

2009 Honorees:
    Ted Dinerstein, Houston
    *R.G. (Dick) Hughes, Pampa and Wichita Falls
    The Honorable Randy Neugebauer, Lubbock
    *Nash Phillips, Austin
    *James Uptmore, San Antonio

2008 Honorees: 
    *Jesse Baker, San Antonio
    *David Fox, Dallas
    *J.B. Sandlin, Fort Worth
    *Herman Smith, Fort Worth

*denotes deceased members

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