How it works?

Learn more about the eligibility, pricing, judging and criteria

Eligibility

  • Products within the scope of the Brilliance Awards categories and available to ship to the market January 1, 2021 to October 1, 2022 are eligible.
  • Services not previously submitted or substantial changed since previous submission are eligible

Pricing & Due Dates

  • Entry info submissions due August 1, 2022
    • THB Sponsors: 1st entry $1,295; additional entries $795 each.
    • Non-sponsors: 1st entry $1,795; additional entries $1,295 each.

Judging & Entry Information

  • Homebuilding and multifamily company executives who are expert in home technology will evaluate the level of innovation, value, and excellence evident in each entry independently, using a point system. (To avoid lobbying of judges, identities are not disclosed until the awards celebration.)
  • Judges use the photos, video links, and descriptions you provide in your entry to score your products. The more clear, compelling, and creative your submission is, the better your chances of winning!
  • Winners will be presented with an engraved crystal award before the biggest, best, and most progressive builders at the TecHome Builder Summit Fall, October 4, 2022, Phoenix, AZ
  • PRODUCT entry questions and assets
    • Please describe the functionality of the product, emphasizing its innovative features and benefits and the advantages/improvements of the product vs. others in its category. (200-word limit)
    • Why would builders want to offer the product? (200-word limit)
    • What are the benefits for the homeowner? (200-word limit)
    • Product image required, multiple images and video welcome and encouraged
  • SERVICE entry info and assets
    • Please describe the service provided, including features, benefits, builder ROI and the advantages of the service vs. others in its category. (200-word limit) **
    • Why would builders want to make use of the service? (200-word limit)
    • Product image required, multiple images and video welcome and encouraged

Criteria

We aggregate scores and then determine awards based on highest overall score. Particular attention will be paid to entries that:

  • Demonstrate high levels of efficiency
  • Increase the performance of a home
  • Increase convenience for an owner
  • Provide outstanding experiences for homeowners & guests
  • Help builders and multifamily companies realize more revenue and profit and increase buyer/renter satisfaction

Brochure

Download our brochure for the 2022 TecHome Brilliance Awards