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.

RBES Training

When: May 7th, 2025

Where:  Associated General Contractors of VT 1 Graves Street, Montpelier VT 05602

To Register: Contact info@buildsafevt.org

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.