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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
REGISTRATION FINE PRINT
* Participants may cancel their registration without penalty up until 7 days prior to the event unless otherwise noted.
** Cancellations received less than 7 business days before, the day of, or after an event will not be eligible for a refund.
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