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2021 BUZZ Awards

The BUZZ Awards competition seeks to recognize and showcase the marketing and design achievements of our members. With more than 20 categories to choose from, we encourage all NARI San Antonio members, regardless of tenure, to enter their projects for judging.

Submissions will be accepted between July 19th and September 3rd, 2021.

Submission Documents

Start by downloading the 2021 Buzz Awards packet. It contains all of the information and forms you need.

Submission Process

1. Visit remodelsanantonio.org to complete the BUZZ Award request form with your payment by 4pm on September 3, 2021.

2. Members in good standing are eligible to enter their marketing and design projects completed between January 1, 2020, and June 1, 2021. Each entry carries a $100 entry fee, payable using the PayPal interface located below. All fees are nonrefundable, nontransferable, and cannot be carried over to subsequent years.

3. Entries can be submitted via a Google Drive link, Dropbox link, or a flash drive. Physical copies of most entries are not required.

4. Email or hand-deliver your entries to Angela Parks at angelas@southwestexteriors.com or 2430 Freedom Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217, by 4pm on September 3, 2021.

Entry Fee Payment

The fees for your entries can be paid using the PayPal interface below.

2021 BUZZ Award Entry Fee Payment


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2019 Evening of Excellence

Join us at The Well(5539 UTSA Blvd) on Friday, November 15 for the Evening of Excellence, our annual CotY & Buzz Awards Ceremony

  • 6:30-7:30p Cocktail Hour CornHole Competition
  • 7:30-9:30p dinner & program begins

Purchase Tickets Online

Ticket price $70 ea. Includes dinner, dessert, raffle ticket for door prizes and 2 drink tickets. Use the PayPal form below to register.


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Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor the event for only $250. Use the PayPal form below to register your sponsorship.


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2019 BUZZ Awards

BUZZ awards are for any NARI Member who does any design and/or marketing, from one-person shops to the largest remodeling firms. Companies report that winning an award is a major factor in enhancing their image within the industry and with prospective customers, and is a major morale booster for their employees.

To submit your entries, please fill out BOTH the form below, and the PayPal payment portion. Submissions are not considered to be entered unless both of these are completed.

2019 BUZZ Awards Commitment Form – DEADLINES

To participate in this year’s BUZZ Awards, you must complete this form with payment for each entry by 4:00 pm on Friday, November 1, 2019. This competition is for design and marketing projects completed between December 1, 2017, and September 1, 2019.

Completed BUZZ award entries are due no later than 4pm on November 8, 2019.

Download the complete BUZZ Award Documentation →

    Note: You must purchase your own binders and sleeves.

    By submitting this form, I affirm that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the rules of this competition. I also agree that once payment has been initiated, no refunds will be made.

    2019 BUZZ Award Entry Payment


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    2019 Golf Tournament

    Join fellow NARI members and Guests at the 2019 NARI Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Silverhorn Golf Club.

    • Registration opens @ 11:00a
    • Lunch from 11:30a-12:30p
    • Shot gun start @ 1:30
    • Dinner & Awards @ 6:00p

    Silverhorn Golf Club is located at 1100 W Bitters Rd San Antonio 78216 (map).

    Online Registration

    Registration for the 2019 Golf Tournament is now open. The costs are:

    • Early Bird Registration: 8/15-8/30 – $500/Team (4) – $125/Ind
    • Standard Registration: 8/31 – 9/14 – $550/Team (4) – $150/Ind
    • Late Registration: 9/15 – 9/19 – $650/Team (4) – $200/Ind
    • Attendee Only: $40/Ind

    All payments are non-refundable.

    If you would like to register as a participant, please contact San Antonio NARI Executive Director Angela Parks via email or use the PayPal interface below to register now.


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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    • (1) Dinner Sponsor – $1,500
    • (1) Lunch Sponsor – $700
    • (1) Scorecard Sponsor – $600
    • (3) Golf Cart Sponsor – $500
    • (2) Beverage Cart Sponsor – $500
    • (1) Ball Launcher – $500
    • (1) Longest Drive – $500
    • (1) Closest to the Hole – $500
    • (15) Hole Sponsor – $300
    • (10) Door Prizes – $50 minimum

    Pay For Golf Sponsorships


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    Volunteer Opportunities

    We’re seeking team members to help us with a number of tasks that are key to having an excellent Tournament, from registration table duties to driving the drink cart to measuring the longest drive and more.

    Use the button below to sign up for one or more of these opportunities:

    Sign Up!

    January 2019 General Membership Meeting

    Join us as we kick off 2019 with our first General Membership Meeting of the year. We’ll be having breakfast and discussing business starting at 7:00 AM at Luby’s (13400 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216) on January 16th.

    The cost for this event is $20 per person.

    Register Online

    Please use the PayPal interface below to register for this meeting.


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    Member Directory

    Looking for a remodeling professional? Check out our Membership Directory for Builders, Remodelers, and Designers and Professional Trades and Suppliers.

    When you work with a NARI Professional you get. A full-time, dedicated remodeling professional who has experience, and voluntarily adheres to NARI’s strict Code of Ethics. NARI’s screening process offers this assurance. NARI members have access to the latest information in the industry through publications, educational programs, educational seminars and conferences.

    Learn more about NARI Professionals →

    2018 Golf Tournament

    Join fellow NARI members and Guests at the 2018 NARI Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 20, 2018 Silverhorn Golf Club.

    • 12:00p.m. Check In & Lunch
    • 1:30 pm Shotgun Start

    Silverhorn Golf Club is located at 1100 W Bitters Rd San Antonio 78216 (map).

    Tournament Registration

    Registration for the 2018 Golf Tournament is now open. The costs are $100 per player or $400 for a team of four. All payments are non-refundable.

    If you would like to register as a participant, please contact San Antonio NARI Executive Director Martha Bizzell via email or use the PayPal interface below to register now.

    Type of Registration
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    Sponsorship Opportunities

    2018 Golf Tournament

    • $1,000 Dinner Sponsor (2 available)
    • $600 Scorecard Sponsor SOLD
    • $600 Golf Cart Sponsor SOLD
    • $500 Lunch Sponsor
    • $300 Beverage Cart Sponsor SOLD
    • $300 Closest to the Hole Sponsor SOLD
    • $300 Longest Drive Sponsor SOLD
    • $300 Hole Sponsor 3 SOLD 13 Available
    • $50+ Door Prize Sponsor ($50 minimum)

    Pay For Golf Sponsorships


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    2018 Evening Of Excellence

    Join us at 6pm on November 16, 2018 for this year’s Evening of Excellence! We will be celebrating at The Well (5539 UTSA Blvd) with food, drinks, dancing, live music, prizes, and more.

    Online Registration

    Please use the PayPal interface below to register for the Evening of Excellence. Use the “Continue Shopping” option on the PayPal page to add additional tickets to your cart to register multiple attendees.


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    2017 BUZZ Awards Entry Information

    It’s time to submit your entries for the 2017 BUZZ Awards!

    Everything you need to prepare your entries can be found in the downloadable entry guide. But here are the highlights:

    • 2017 BUZZ Awards are for marketing, advertising, and design projects completed between December 1, 2015 and September 1, 2017
    • Deadline for submitting the Entry Request is Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 4:00pm
    • Each BUZZ award entry is $100
    • If you have any questions regarding the BUZZ award information, please contact Martha Bizzell at 210-826-7200 or martha@cross-tx.com

    Deliver all completed entries by Monday, October 13, 2017 at 4:00pm, to:

    CROSS
    Attn: Martha Bizzell
    11818 Warfield Street
    San Antonio, TX 78216

    Paying For BUZZ Award Entries

    The fees for BUZZ Award entries can be paid using the PayPal interface below:

    BUZZ Award Online Payment


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