2025 Building of the Year Awards
Official Entry Rules 
Download Rules and Entry Form

Any building erected by a current WFBA Member builder that utilizes post-frame construction in a minimum of 50% of the building structure will be eligible for the award. This will be determined by the linear footage of the exterior walls that contain this method of construction. A post frame building is defined by its wide column spacing. Columns are typically buried in the ground but can also be mounted on concrete. On the side walls and ends, all columns are either solid (4x4 minimum) or three ply laminated with horizontal girts spanning between them to support the exterior siding or sheathing. Trusses are connected directly to each column or are mounted on headers spanning between columns. 

1. A separate entry form must be completed in its entirety for each entry. There is NO registration fee for any type of entry.
2. Incomplete entries will not be considered. 
3. To be eligible, buildings must have been completed during the last year (2025).
4. Each entry must be accompanied by digital documentary photos. These photos must include at least two views of the finished project as well as construction progress. These photos will be used by the judges and selected photos will be used in the awards presentation if the entry is selected as a winner. Please submit high resolution images along with the application to Emily Mandich emandich@assnsoffice.com
5. Each entry should be accompanied by a description of the project. Details of this description enhance the judging process, and the presentation of the project at the Annual Conference Dinner.
6. WFBA has the right to use the photos to promote the post frame industry. Winning projects will be featured on WFBA’s website, www.wisconsinframebuilders.org, and may be featured in post-frame related publications.
7. Each entry should include a floor plan of the building that consists of a line drawing on a single page.
8. Each entry should include a list of local and regional media outlets to be contacted if projects receive recognition. WFBA Staff will provide a press release on each winning project to their specified media outlets. WFBA Staff may contact winners for information or quotes about the project. This media outlet step is important for maximizing exposure of these quality projects and promoting the companies involved with their construction. 
9. Winners will be notified beginning of January 2026 prior to the Annual Conference. Winning projects will be recognized at the 2026 WFBA Annual Conference Dinner, and those involved with the winning projects are strongly encouraged to attend in order to accept their award. The Annual Conference will be held February 3-4, 2026, at The Jefferson Street Inn, Wausau, WI.
10. Any current WFBA Member Company is eligible to win. 
11. One award will be given per each category listed on the entry form. Additional awards of merit may be awarded in addition to the categories set forth in the entry form. 
12. All decisions of the judges will be final. 
13. All Building of the Year entries may be displayed in WFBA Publications and/or at the WFBA Annual Conference. 
14. Deadline for entries is December 1, 2025.
 

WFBA thanks you for your participation. If you have any questions, please call Emily Mandich at 888-294-0084