Icon Awards Individual & Company Nominations

Nomination Process

It's easy! Pick a category and enter your nominee's contact information!

Nomination submissions are only available online. 

HOW TO NOMINATE:

  1. Review the available categories listed below.
  2. Select the category you would like to submit for and enter the requested contact information for your nominee.
  3. The individual or company that is nominated will receive an email requesting that they answer four questions to complete the nomination. 

Please Note:

  • If nominee does not answer all questions to complete their nomination, nominee will not be considered for award. The manager of the individual being nominated may fill out the questions for the nominee. 
  • You should receive an email confirmation after you have submitted your nomination. Please check your spam folder if you do not see it in your inbox or contact Elena Mineo at [email protected] to confirm we have received it. 
  • For information on eligibility requirements, deadlines, and other questions please scroll to the bottom of the page.

If you have questions during the entry and application process contact:

Elena Mineo | Events & Communications Coordinator | (858) 514-7020 | [email protected]

ALL NOMINATIONS & COMPLETED SUBMISSION FORMS/ MATERIALS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 1, 2024.

Individual/ Company Categories #31-47

Category #31: BIA Off-Site Trade Contractor of the Year (Company)
(Demo, Grading, Utilities, Landscape, Installers, Landscape Maintenance, Erosion, Control, Pools, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Paving, etc.)

Voted to be the best COMPANY as determined by quality, service, safety, scheduling and competitiveness in off-site building operations.  Focus will be on what that company has accomplished over and above what is typical in the industry. 

Category #32: BIA Rough Trade Contractor of the Year (Company) 
(Concrete, Framing, Waterproofing, Windows, Roofing, Insulation, Plaster, Drywall, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Solar, Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Low Voltage, Sheet Metal, etc.)

Voted to be the best COMPANY as determined by quality, service, safety, scheduling and competitiveness in rough trade building operations.  Focus will be on what that company has accomplished over and above what is typical in the industry. Special consideration will be given towards specific things done that made the builder/customer better.

Category #33: BIA Finish Trade Contractor of the Year (Company)
(Painting, Finish Carpentry, Cabinets, Countertops, Flooring, Ornamental Iron, Awnings, Appliances, Garage Doors, Mirrors, etc.) 

Voted to be the best COMPANY as determined by quality, service, safety, scheduling and competitiveness in rough trade building operations.  Focus will be on what that company has accomplished over and above what is typical in the industry. Special consideration will be given towards specific things done that made the builder/customer better.

Category #34: BIA HOA Management Company of the Year (Company)

Voted to be the best COMPANY as determined by quality, service, safety, scheduling, and competitiveness in homeowners association management. Focus will be on what the company has accomplished over and above what is typical in the industry.

Category #35: BIA General Contractor of the Year (Company) 

BIA Member who has displayed exemplary performance and a positive working attitude toward    the trades, vendors and suppliers with which they work. This candidate firm promotes a “team” atmosphere with associates and treats them as partners in the building process. The candidate firm is widely known for quality projects/communities.

          a. 49 units or less

          b. 50 units or more

Category #36: BIA Affordable Builder of the Year (Company)

BIA Member who has displayed exemplary performance and a positive working attitude toward the trades, vendors and suppliers with which they work. This candidate firm promotes a “team” atmosphere with associates and treats them as partners in the building process. The candidate firm is widely known for quality projects/communities.

          a. 149 units or less

          b. 150 units or more

Category #37: BIA Builder Customer Service Provider of the Year (Individual) 

Customer Service Representative is an individual (administrator, coordinator, representative or manager) responsible for anticipating and responding to homebuyers’ needs and concerns. They work directly with the homebuyer when problems arise to protect the Builder or Developer’s quality and integrity. This award will be judged on the candidate’s exceptional performance and contributions to their field, BIA San Diego, and the building industry in general.   

Category #38: BIA Consultant of the Year (Individual) 
(Energy, LEED, Utility, Construction Management, Acoustical, Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Traffic, Stormwater)

This award will be judged on the Consultant’s exceptional performance and contributions to their field, BIA San Diego, and the building industry in general.  

Category #39: BIA Lender Representative of the Year (Individual) 
(Financial, Lender, Mortgage, and Other Services)

This award will be judged on the Associate’s exceptional performance and contributions to their field, BIA San Diego, and the building industry in general.

Category #40: BIA Associate of the Year (Individual) 
(Title, Legal, Market Research, Insurance, Property Management, and Other Services; not considered a consultant or product based)

This award will be judged on the Associate’s exceptional performance and contributions to their field, BIA San Diego, and the building industry in general.

Category #41: BIA Product Sales Representative of the Year (Individual) 

Voted to be the best sales representative offering construction-related products to the builder.  Focus will be on what that individual has accomplished over and above what is typical in the industry. Special consideration will be given towards specific things this individual does to support the builder/customer’s success.

Category #42: BIA Purchasing Professional of the Year (Individual) 

An individual responsible for company purchasing and buyout, includes bidding and procuring trade contractors and suppliers for on-site and/or off-site labor and materials.

Category #43: BIA Builder Project Manager of the Year (Individual) 

An individual employed by a builder or developer who oversees the various aspects of project development, site design, entitlements, and project team coordination.

Category #44: BIA Trade Contractor Project Manager of the Year (Individual) 

An individual employed by a trade contractor who oversees the various aspects of project development, site design, entitlements, and project team coordination.

Category #45: BIA Builder Superintendent of the Year (Individual)

An individual employed by a builder or developer responsible for supervising the off-site and/or on-site construction of the building process.

Category #46: BIA Rising Star of the Year (Individual)

An individual who has been in the building industry less than 5 years and accomplished exceptional achievements in their area of expertise.

Category #47: BIA Industry Professional of the Year (Individual)

This individual will be viewed by his or her peers as an outstanding member of the industry and in his/ her community, as evidenced by volunteer efforts, public outreach, and/or extraordinary activities on behalf of the BIA.

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