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• Website Committee

  • Start
    01/01/2025
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  • End
    06/03/2026
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  • Schedule
    18 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom/Virtual

  
  

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• VBRA Board Meeting

  • Start
    02/20/2025
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  • End
    06/18/2026
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  • Schedule
    16 sessions
  • Location
    Virtually via Google Meet

  
  

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• 43rd BHA Categories Submissions

  • Start
    04/17/2025
  • End
    07/31/2025

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  43rd Better Homes Awards

  2025 Categories

  Best Custom Home

  This category celebrates excellence in custom residential construction, showcasing homes that are uniquely designed to reflect the lifestyle, personality, and vision of the homeowner. Entries should demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and innovative use of materials, while meeting the specific needs and preferences of the client.

  Most Creative Home Feature

  This category highlights a single, standout design or architectural element that brings originality, innovation, and personality to a home. Whether it’s a hidden door, a one-of-a-kind staircase, an inventive use of space, or a show-stopping material choice, this award honors the features that make a home unforgettable. Entries should demonstrate ingenuity, functionality, and a strong visual or experiential impact.

  Best Outdoor Feature

  This category honors exceptional exterior elements that enhance the beauty, functionality, and enjoyment of outdoor living spaces. From patios, pools, and pergolas to outdoor kitchens, landscaping, and unique architectural features, entries should showcase creativity, craftsmanship, and seamless integration with the home and its natural surroundings. This award celebrates designs that turn the outdoors into a true extension of the home.

  Best Remodel/Renovation

  This category recognizes transformative projects that breathe new life into existing spaces. Entries should demonstrate thoughtful design, expert execution, and a clear improvement in form and function. This award celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship required to turn challenges into beautiful, functional, and refreshed living environments.

  Best Kitchen Remodel

  This category honors outstanding transformations of one of the home’s most important spaces—the kitchen. Entries should showcase thoughtful design, quality materials, and innovative solutions that enhance both aesthetics and functionality. Whether modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, winning projects will demonstrate how smart renovation can elevate the heart of the home.

  Best Bathroom Remodel

  This category celebrates exceptional updates to bathrooms that combine style, comfort, and functionality. Entries should highlight creative design, quality craftsmanship, and effective use of space and materials. From spa-inspired retreats to smart, space-saving solutions, this award honors projects that turn everyday routines into elevated experiences.

  
  

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• Beer with Builders: Zero Gravity

  • When
    07/17/2025
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    716 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401

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  Beer with Builders returns for July! 

  Join us on Thursday, May 29th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm for food, drinks, and networking. 

  Beer with Builders provides a casual setting to connect with members of Vermont's building industry. Learn, network, and build relationships!

  This is a FREE event for both members and non-members! 

  Food and Drinks will be available for purchase at Zero Gravity. 

  We look forward to seeing you there! 

  Please RSVP as space is limited. 

  
  

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• 2025 VBRA Summer BBQ

  • When
    08/14/2025
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    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    North Beach, 60 Institute Rd, Burlington, VT 05408
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Rain or shine, we'll be under cover and enjoying the company of friends and colleagues. 

  Join us for a fun night of good food and better company!

  
  

  Come enjoy hanging out with other VBRA members in a relaxed and casual atmosphere down at the North Beach Pavilion on the shores of Lake Champlain.

  A full BBQ spread including sides, snacks and dessert will be provided along with water and soda - but BYOB  - NO GLASS CONTAINERS PLEASE!

  Members $20 / Non-Members $25

  Kids 11-17 $15 / Kids under 10 are Free

  Please note that North Beach parking is $3 per hour and can be paid using a Park Mobile app. Green Mt. Passes are accepted for those over 62. Park admission is always free by foot, bike, or other non-motorized transportation.

  
  

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• VBRA 35th ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC! Sept. 19th, 2025

  • When
    09/19/2025
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    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Cedar Knoll Country Club

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  2025 VBRA Golf Tournament!

  
  

  Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

  Time: 8:00 am Registration. 9:00 am Shotgun Start 

            1:00 - 3:00 pm BBQ 

  Location: Cedar Knoll Country Club

  13020 Route 116

  Hinesburg, VT 05461

  
  

  Costs:

  $585.00 per team of (4) or $150.00 per single player.

  
  

  Be a Corporate Banner Sponsor for $1,075!   Includes team of (4),  opportunity to hang a Banner off the Club House Deck, recognition at lunch BBQ and in program, opportunity to add giveaways to gift bags.

  
  

  Be a Corporate Sponsor for $875.00!  Includes team of (4),  Hole Sign Sponsorship (with logo on Score Card), recognition at lunch BBQ and in program, opportunity to add giveaways to gift bags.

  
  

  Price includes registration, greens fees, carts, snack bags and award BBQ.

  
  

  Click the Register button at the top.

  
  

  Non-golfers, please join us for the BBQ to celebrate!  Price: $40.00 

  
  

  Click Here to Visit our Event Webpage!

  
  

  Additional Sponsorship opportunities are available

  in the VBRA Store

  
  

  
  

  For more information please or for any questions please email:

  info@homebuildersvt.com

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• 43rd Better Homes Awards

  • When
    10/18/2025
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    St. John's Club, 9 Central Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
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  43rd Better Homes Awards

  

  This year’s Better Homes Awards (BHA) will take place at the stunning St. John’s Club, nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Champlain. Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition as we honor the exceptional projects and craftsmanship that have shaped our communities. Guests will enjoy a delicious catered meal from Cloud 9, complete with a cash bar and breathtaking waterfront views

  When:  Saturday, October 18, 2025

  Where:  St. John's Club 

  Menu: 

  Farmer's Salad | Little gem lettuce, radish, cucumber, peas, carrots, herbs, confit ramp, Vinaigrette

  Sandwich Options:

  Chicken Salad Sandwich | tarragon aioli

  Shaved Steak Sandwich | horseradish creme fraiche

  Caprese Sandwich | basil aioli (vegetarian)

  
  

  Seasonal Orzo Salad

  Home-Made Potato Chips

  Dessert: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

  Dinner is catered by:  Cloud 9 Caterers

  Cash Bar

  Meal Tickets will be available (and cancellations) through September 27, 2025.

  
  

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• NAHB IBS

  • Start
    02/17/2026
  • End
    02/19/2026
  • Location
    Orlando, Florida, Orange County Convention Center

  
  

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• NAHB IBS

  • Start
    02/02/2027
  • End
    02/04/2027
  • Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas Convention Center

  
  

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