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What Are the Major Achievement Awards?

The Greater Orlando Builders Association launched the Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence Awards in 1983 to recognize outstanding achievement in sales, marketing, design, and beyond.

Each year, industry professionals use the Majors as a catalyst to elevate their careers and companies. Over time, hundreds of recipients have earned additional recognition at the state and national levels.

As one of GOBA's signature events it is a much anticipated team-building event for members!

Why Submit Nominations and Participate in Majors

Winning a Majors award boosts your PR and marketing, providing powerful third-party validation for your team's service to the homebuilding industry. It strengthens credibility with clients and peers, while giving you and your company a platform to showcase your work and take pride in your achievements.!

Benefits to BUILDERS

  • CELEBRATE the top performers on your team and show off your best!
  • RECOGNIZE - Construction Achievers • Office & Admin Stars • Sales Teams • Individual Performance • Internet Excellence • Mortgage Services • Sales Assistants • Customer Service • Shining Moments & Players • Community/Company Promotions and Advertising & More!

Benefits to ASSOCIATES

  • BUILD AWARENESS with Orlando Builders, raise public awareness of your creative messaging and great things you do!
  • SHOW OFF - A Design Center • Sales & Marketing Leadership • Creative Promotional Campaigns: Website, Logos, Direct Mail

Sponsors

Important 2026 Dates & Deadlines

June 16

Open Entry Registrations

July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026

Eligibility for SUBMITTED ENTRIES.

Wednesday, July 22

Deadline for ADVERTISING/PROMOTION, DESIGN and INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

Wednesday, July 22

Deadline: INTERVIEWS for INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT

Wednesday, July 22

Deadline: MILLION DOLLAR CIRCLE and NON-JUDGED Awards

Tuesday, August 7 — Wednesday, August 12

JUDGING of all entries

Saturday, September 26

AWARDS CEREMONY


Notes for 2026 Entries

FEES

  • Associate Members - $100 per entry/nomination (or otherwise noted)
  • Builder Members - $50 per entry, any category up to 20 entries/nominations. NO ENTRY FEE for 21 or more entries/nominations, any category.

INTERVIEWS

Select Individual Achievement categories that are judged require video Interview(s). Click here for VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS and TALKING POINTS.

AWARDS CEREMONY

  • Winners will be revealed and recognized at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 26 at CANVAS EVENT VENUE.
  • Sponsorships and Tickets details to come.
  • Theme/Attire: Masquerade - details TBA

Publishing Rights of Materials

All entries become the property of the Greater Orlando Builders Association, and their return is not guaranteed. Greater Orlando Builders Association may publish and/or reproduce entries in any NAHB, FHBA, or Greater Orlando Builders Association publication and/or product as well as grant permission for entries to be published or reproduced in any trade or consumer publication and/or product.