The NARI Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards, formerly known as the Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards, celebrate the top remodeling professionals across the country. These awards recognize excellence in craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation across residential and commercial remodeling projects. If you’re a contractor ready to showcase your best work and receive recognition, the NARI Remodeler of the Year Awards is an excellent opportunity to elevate your brand.
For contractors looking to take on award-worthy projects, Finturf’s point-of-sale financing platform can help make those high-end remodels more affordable for your customers.
Each year, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) honors top remodeling professionals through its Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards, formerly known as the Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards. Judged by industry experts, these awards recognize standout projects based on functionality, problem-solving, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, the degree of difficulty, and the quality of the entry presentation.
Award categories span a wide range of residential and commercial work, including:
(multiple budget tiers)
Note: Categories and judging criteria are subject to change annually. For the most up-to-date information, visit NARI’s Recognition Center.
Entering the RotY Awards can boost your business in many ways:
Gain national credibility from NARI and stand out as a leader among peers, industry experts, and potential clients.
Use official award logos, badges, and project spotlights to elevate your website, proposals, social media, and advertising campaigns.
Honor your crew’s craftsmanship, reinforce a culture of excellence, and boost morale with tangible recognition.
Differentiate your business in your market and get featured in NARI’s directories, press releases, and promotional content.
Add award-winning projects to your body of work, giving future clients confidence in your capabilities.
Get noticed by local and national publications, design blogs, and remodeling trade media through NARI’s promotion of its winners.
Attract higher-end clients looking for trusted, reputable professionals with your award status.
Only active national NARI members are eligible to submit projects. The dues to join NARI typically range from $490 to $675+ per year, depending on the chapter and any one-time fees.
NARI’s Recognition Center lists up to 44 categories across residential and commercial remodels, covering various project types and budget tiers. Pick the category or categories that best match your project.
Standard requirements include at least 10 high-quality before-and-after photos (with work-in-progress shots optional), a detailed written project description outlining objectives, challenges, solutions, and innovation, and total project cost including contract value, extras, homeowner-supplied materials or labor, and markups.
The entry fee varies based on the submission phase — early, standard, or late — and any applicable discounts. For the most current submission schedule and fee details, visit the NARI’s website.
All projects must be submitted via NARI’s official portal. Regional judging occurs first. Regional winners advance to national judging. National winners are announced at the Evening of Excellence event.
Finturf contractors stand out by making high-quality remodeling projects more accessible through flexible, point-of-sale financing.
Because financing isn’t tied to specific retailers, contractors have the freedom to source materials and products that best fit each project’s vision.
This flexibility allows contractors to focus on delivering exceptional results — enhancing client satisfaction and boosting their chances of earning prestigious industry recognition like the NARI Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Award.
The Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards, formerly known as the Contractor of the Year (CotY) Awards, is NARI’s flagship program recognizing outstanding remodeling projects and craftsmanship nationwide.
Only active NARI members are eligible to submit entries. Both residential and commercial remodeling professionals are encouraged to participate.
Entry fees vary depending on the category and submission deadline. For the most current fees and deadlines, visit NARI’s official website.
Deadlines vary from year to year and by region. Historically, NARI accepts submissions until November for awards presented the following year. Check NARI’s website for the current schedule to make sure you don’t miss out.
There are 44 categories. Projects can range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to whole-home renovations, additions, sustainable remodeling, and commercial work.
Yes. You can enter multiple projects across different categories to showcase the full range of your work. If you submit multiple entries, you will need to pay separate entry fees for each one. Each project is considered an individual submission and requires its own fee, even if the same project is entered into multiple categories.
Entries are reviewed by industry experts based on functionality, problem-solving, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, the degree of difficulty, and entry presentation.
Projects go through regional judging first. Regional winners advance to national judging, with winners announced at NARI’s Evening of Excellence event.
Yes, winning at the regional level offers valuable recognition within your local market and can boost your credibility among regional peers and clients. Regional winners gain exposure through NARI’s local chapters, often receive marketing support such as press releases or directory features, and advance to the national judging round, increasing their chances of earning prestigious national awards.
Disclaimer: Finturf is not affiliated with the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). All trademarks belong to their respective owners. This content is provided for informational purposes to help contractors understand how to leverage industry recognition and financing platforms.
Pairing your participation in the NARI Remodeler of the Year (RotY) Awards with Finturf’s flexible financing gives your remodeling business a strategic edge:
By combining industry recognition with customer-friendly funding options, you position your business to take on more ambitious remodels and stand out as a leader in your market.
