To honor the entrepreneurial spirit of innovative remodelers, Bethesda, Md.–based remodeling company Case Design/Remodeling is asking for nominations for the annual Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The award recognizes the professional and personal achievements of four finalists and one winner, who have exemplified innovation in their business through the use of technology, materials, or new programs.
The award was established by Fred Case, founder of Case Design/Remodeling, who has sought to constantly elevate the level of professionalism in the industry. Nominees for the award are evaluated for their business acumen, company financial strength, community and industry involement, and entrepreneurial spirit.
The 2017 application requirements are as follows:
- Owner(s) of U.S.–based, full-service remodeling businesses doing $5 million or less in gross volume the latest fiscal year
- Businesses must have been continuously operational for at least three full years
- Nominees from previous years can reapply (as long as requirements above are met); finalists from 2016 must take one year off before reapplying, and all previous winners are not allowed to reapply
- Nominees must be an individual or partnership (not company) who has made a lasting contribution to the remodeling industry and who meets the following judging criteria:
- Active in the community by providing professional services and time
- An individual with business management skills, high employee relations and a well-designed business model
- Significant activities, innovation, or accomplishments in the remodeling industry
- A true entrepreneurial spirit
Each of the four finalists will receive a $2,500 cash prize, while one winner will be announced at the Remodeling Summit in September and win an additional $10,000. The deadline to nominate is June 30 and the deadline for all nominees is July 31. Three industry professionals will judge between Aug. 1-21.
Previous winners include; Chris Risher and Jeremy Martin of Austin, Texas–based RisherMartin Fine Homes; Bob Gockeler of Chatham, N.J.–based KraftMaster Renovations; Bill Simone of El Segundo, Calif.–based Custom Design & Construction; Nick Richmond of Arlington Heights, Ill.–based Matrix Basement Systems; Brian Elias of Troy, Mich.–based 1-800-Hansons.