Call for entries in 2011 NKBA Design Competition
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ - The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), along with sponsors Kohler, This Old House, Waypoint Living Spaces, HGTVPro.com, GE Monogram, and ServicemagicPros.com, has announced the call for entries to the 2011 NKBA Design Competition.

The prestigious industry competition, held annually, honors designers from across the U.S. and Canada, who show exceptional aptitude for the incorporation of technology, beauty and creativity in their residential design solutions for the kitchen and bathroom. The entries are judged by NKBA-certified experts in nine room categories including Small Kitchen, Medium Kitchen, Large Kitchen, Open Plan Kitchen, Powder Room, Small Bathroom, Large Bathroom, Master Bathroom and Showroom.

Entries may also be judged for the "Best Of" Awards, among which include Best Kitchen and Bathroom, Best Before & After for Kitchen and Bathroom, and Best Sustainable Kitchen and Bathroom. As part of a new award in 2010, the finalists for the Peoples’ Pick Kitchen and Bathroom Award were viewed by 2.7 million consumers on HGTV.Pro. The latest additions to the competition lineup for 2011 are the Budget-Friendly Kitchen and Bathroom Awards, acknowledging exceptional designs that implement cost-effective solutions.

Cash prizes will be awarded in amounts of up to $15,000 and the exciting results of the competition will be announced on April 26 at the NKBA’s 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas. The winners will be awarded at an exclusive luncheon ceremony open only to press, top designers, and select industry leaders.

About the National Kitchen & Bath Association

The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association with nearly 40,000 members that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry for more than 45 years. NKBA.org provides consumers with an inspiration gallery of award-winning kitchen and bath designs, as well as articles, tips, an extensive glossary of remodeling terms, and illustrations and explanations of planning guidelines. At NKBA.org, consumers can also find certified kitchen and bath professionals in their areas, submit questions to NKBA experts, and order the free NKBA Kitchen & Bath Workbook.

Source: National Kitchen and Bath Assn.

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