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Winning entries are featured in Chesapeake Home magazine and have also been published in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, and Remodeler magazine.Looking to increase your business leads?

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Every year the Maryland Improvement Contractors' Association (MICA) recognizes the top remodelers in the state with Remodelers of the Year Awards (ROYALs). Winning entries are featured in Chesapeake Home magazine and have also been published in The Baltimore Sun, The Washington Times, and Remodeler magazine.

Projects in 10 categories are judged on aesthetic appeal, construction techniques, the handling of unusual situations, attention to detail, and/or financial success of the venture. The entry deadline is Monday, September 15, 2008 and award winners will be honored during a special evening at the prestigious Center Club on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Take a look at the 2007 ROYALs winners.

Award Categories | Entry Form | 2007 Winners

1. Residential Kitchen
2. Residential Bathroom
3. Residential Interior

4. Residential Addition

5. Residential Specialty
6. Entire House Remodeling
7. Outdoor Living
8. Insurance Restoration
9. Commercial Projects
10. Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration

1. Residential Kitchen - Best residential kitchen remodel project. Only interior photos may be used.

2. Residential Bathroom - Best residential bathroom remodel project. Only interior photos may be used.

3. Residential Interior - Includes, but is not limited to, such projects as family or recreation room remodeling, attic or basement conversions, etc. Work must be done within the existing walls of a residential structure. This category does not include room additions. Only interior photos may be used.

4. Residential Addition - Includes, but is not limited to, such projects as additions, dormers, add-a-levels, etc. Work must be done to the existing walls of a residential structure, the project cannot have changed the exterior footprint or elevation of the existing structure in more than one location. Interior and exterior photos may be used.

5. Residential Specialty - Includes, but is not limited to such projects as awnings, patio covers and carports, railing and columns; brick, stone and masonry work; tiling; solar panels; air conditioning and heating; gutters and leaders; free standing fireplaces; vestibules; siding, roofing and insulation; window and door replacement, etc. Work must have been done to an existing residential structure.

6. Entire House Remodeling - A project that remodeled or renovated a substantial portion of the entire residential house, inside and outside, or where multiple additions and/or style changes in footprint or elevation have been made in more than one location.

7. Outdoor Living - Includes but is not limited to projects exterior to the home such
as decks, screened porches, glass enclosures, patios, greenhouse rooms, outbuildings, cabanas, pools, and other exterior projects that make a client's yard part of the built environment.

8. Insurance Restoration - When a home is damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or flood, it takes a special team to bring everything back in order.

9. Commercial Projects - Includes, but is not limited to such projects or operations as cosmetic facelift, sliding, roofing, and insulation; windows and doors; railing, columns, brick, stone and masonry work; tiling; solar panels; air conditioning and heating; gutters and leaders; etc. Work must have been done to an existing commercial structure.

10. Residential Historical Renovation/Restoration - The renovation/restoration of the interior and/or exterior of a house or a compatible addition featuring period design and materials. The house must be a residential structure at least 50 years old.

 

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