FEB 25-27, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV
FEB 25-27, 2025
LAS VEGAS, NV

Best of IBS Awards

PREMIER PRODUCTS. PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS.
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IBS 2025 exhibitors can now enter their products FREE from September 9 – November 22*.

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Each year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) recognizes the outstanding building products and services from exhibiting companies in nine categories with the Best of IBS Awards.

At the 2025 IBS, the nine categories for the Best of IBS Awards included:

* The application process for the Best of IBS Awards Program will have no deadline extension this year. November 22, 2024 will be the last day applications will be accepted.

Best of IBS Awards finalists and winners are selected by an independent judging panel of reporters, building industry professionals and industry consultants. Category finalists are announced before the show and category award winners, including overall Best in Show, will be awarded on the final day of the show, February 27, 2025.

If you're interested in being a judge, please submit your volunteer form by Friday, October 11, 2024.

VOLUNTEER TO BE A POTENTIAL JUDGE**

** To avoid conflicts of interest, Best of IBS Judge volunteers can not be an exhibitor at the 2025 IBS.

Check out which 2024 ibs exhibitors wowed the judges!

Here's what the judges had to say about the Best in Show Winner:

"This low-profile solar shingle seamlessly integrates with traditional asphalt shingles while delivering very high photovoltaic electrical conversion. This product comes with a 25-year warranty. It is rated to be installed in any wind zone. And it also carries a Class 3 impact resistance rating. The judges felt that this solar shingle marks a significant advancement in aesthetics, durability and efficiency."

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR 2024 WINNERS

Benefits of Winning

  • Included in pre-show marketing to increase booth traffic
  • Included in the Best of IBS™ Awards online search
  • Highlighted in a national press release to industry media prior to IBS
  • Highlighted on BuildersShow.com throughout the year
  • Marketing tool kit and engraved trophy to highlight your win
    • Important DisclaimerFor a company based outside of the U.S., if they're selected to be a trophy winner, the recipient of the award will be responsible to pay for any additional custom charges that they may incur.
  • Best of IBS™ Awards ad in IBS Official Show Guide

All finalist benefits, plus:

  • Recognized on NAHB and IBS blogs and IBS social media channels
  • Featured in a national press release to industry media post-show

All finalist and winner benefits, plus:

  • An advertising package valued at $5,000

Best of IBS Award Category Descriptions

Highlights outstanding software products that revolutionize the residential construction industry from a B2B perspective. This category invites software tools that streamline construction processes, enhance design capabilities, optimize project management or improve home automation and smart living. These digital tools are recognized for their innovative features, user-friendliness and their potential to reshape the future of home building and living. The winning product is selected based on its excellence in innovation, impact on the industry, ease of use and value added to both professionals in the industry and homeowners.

Features innovative products that significantly reduce energy consumption, promote sustainable living and help mitigate environmental impact. Products recognize the importance of energy efficiency and celebrate the ingenuity of manufacturers who integrate outstanding performance with environmentally responsible design. The winning product is selected based on its potential to make homes and buildings more energy-efficient, user-friendly and sustainable.

Acknowledge trailblazing technology products that elevate the home living experience. It recognizes products that seamlessly integrate technology into daily living for improved convenience, comfort and security. The winning entry stands out for its innovation, design, functionality and capacity to offer a significant enhancement to the quality of home living. The Best Home Technology Product is not just about the 'cool factor,' but also the tangible impact it can have on homeowners' lives, whether it's in energy savings, time efficiency or overall lifestyle improvement.

Focuses on highlighting standout products designed to enhance the indoor living experience. Includes a diverse array of products that contribute to the comfort, aesthetics, functionality or efficiency of the indoor environment of a home. The winning product is not only about top-tier design and usability but is about its ability to significantly improve the quality of indoor living spaces. Selected based on its innovation, practicality, aesthetic appeal and value-added to both builders and homeowners.

Honors superior products that bring innovation, style and efficiency and contribute to the functionality, aesthetics and overall user experience in kitchens and bathrooms. The winning product is selected based on its ability to enhance these spaces in terms of practicality, design, innovation and ease of use, providing significant value to both industry professionals and homeowners. The product is a testament to ingenuity, efficiency, and excellence in home design and functionality.

Recognizes superior products designed to enrich the outdoor living experience. These products not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of outdoor spaces, but also contribute to their functionality, durability and sustainability. The winning product is selected based on its innovative design, practical application, environmental sustainability and the value it adds to both the building industry and homeowners. The product award represents the pinnacle of design, functionality and innovation in the realm of outdoor living.

Acknowledges superior products that enhance the functionality, aesthetic appeal and energy efficiency of homes through innovative window and door solutions. The winning product is selected based on its innovative design, improved energy performance, aesthetic appeal, durability and the added value it offers to both industry professionals and homeowners. The product signifies the pinnacle of innovation, design and quality in the realm of window and door manufacturing.

Groundbreaking products changing the face of the residential construction industry and recognize any building material or system that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in construction. The winning product stands out for its ability to redefine standards, improve efficiency or sustainability and provide significant value to the residential construction process. By emphasizing innovation, the product highlights the continual evolution and progress of the building materials industry.

Highlights revolutionary tools that are reshaping and aid in design, planning or execution in the residential construction industry. The winning product in this category is selected for its novelty, improved efficiency, safety enhancements and overall impact on residential construction processes. The tool embodies groundbreaking design and application and signifies the relentless drive for innovation and progress in the industry.

Best of IBS Awards FAQs

Have questions? Email Lauren Wallace at [email protected].

Previous Winners





2024 Best of IBS Winners

Best of IBS Awards 2023 Winners

2022 Best of IBS Winners

2021 Best of IBS Winners

Best of IBS Historical Highlights

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