The HEARTHSTONE BUILDER Humanitarian Awards are given each year to builders who demonstrate a lifetime commitment to public service. The winning builder and charity will be recognized in BUILDER magazine and at a gala awards event during the International Builders' Show in January 2010. In addition, a cash award of $100,000 will be donated to the designated charity of the winning builder.

ELIGIBILITY

Nominees must be for-profit, single-family builders or lot developers. They may be individuals or companies, employees or owners. Builders may nominate themselves or be nominated by other builders, charities, non-profit organizations, or government organizations they have helped. Special recognition will be given this year to employees of building firms, in addition to owners.

THE AWARD

A $100,000 cash award will be donated to the winning builder’s not-for-profit charity or community service organization. The winner and their charity will receive coverage in Builder magazine. A gala awards event will be held in the winner’s honor during the 2010 International Builders’ Show on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010.

SELECTION

A panel of industry judges will select the winner that has made the most significant contribution to public service over their lifetime. The judges’ selection of the award winner will be final.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS

October 30, 2009. Send completed form to Denise Dersin, Builder, One Thomas Circle, N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Call 202-736-3341 with questions.

Download: 2010 Hearthstone Builder Award Nomination Form (PDF)

FILLING OUT THE NOMINATION FORM

Provide as much detail as possible for each question. Feel free to attach additional company literature. Please enter all information into this writable form. The form may be printed out and mailed or sent via e-mail to the addresses above. Attach additional pages if more space is needed.

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