The National Sales and Marketing Council invites all to attend The Nationals 2008, the housing industry’s premier awards program for new-home sales and marketing. This year’s gala will take place the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.

The event, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 attendees, will take place during the 2008 International Builders’ Show.

Individual tickets are $175 each for NSMC members, with tables of 10 for $1,750.

For individual and group tickets, please contact Lisa Parrish by e-mail or call her at 800-658-2751. Visit www.thenationals.com for more details.

"The Nationals celebrates what we love about this industry — innovation, creativity, and drive," said Ross Robbins, MIRM, CMP, a Colorado-based consultant and chairman of The Nationals 2008. "NAHB's dedication to honoring the achievements of new home sales and marketing professionals has created a legacy of excellence that we can be proud of.”

Started in 1982 as the Institute of Residential Marketing (MIRM) Awards, The Nationals awards program continues to recognize superior new-home sales and marketing achievements. With 57 categories, The Nationals rewards professional excellence in residential product design, marketing, interior merchandising, advertising, Web site design, and individual and team sales achievement. In addition, the awards honor the top local Sales and Marketing Councils across the country.

This year, The Nationals had more than 1,300 entries. Gold Award winners will be announced at the gala.

The Nationals’ Exclusive Co-Sponsor is The Whirlpool Corporation and their brands, Whirlpool, Maytag, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid and Gladiator GarageWorks.

Elite sponsor Professional Builder magazine will feature selected winners in special editorial coverage in the magazine.

Other Elite sponsors include Countrywide Home Loans National Builder Division, Housing Guides of America, Lasso Data Systems, Move.com, New Home Guide, Weekend Directional Service and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. CEDIA is a Preferred Sponsor.

Purchase your tickets to The Nationals 2008 online today. Or visit www.thenationals.com for more details. [ return to top ]