November 2026
Message from the Chapters Team
Dear Chapter Officers,
We have an exciting month and busy week ahead – but first and foremost, we are thankful for our awesome Chapter Officers!
Every year, we express our appreciation and admiration at our annual Leader2Leader event to kick off KBIS. As a Chapter Officer, your three nights hotel and roundtrip travel costs are covered. Please be sure to book your KBIS VIP travel by this Friday, November 6.
Another important deadline this week is the NKBA Chapter Star Awards. Recognize your outstanding officers and extraordinary events from 2026. We can’t wait to see you all in the spotlight at Leader2Leader on February 1, 2027 in Las Vegas!
In Professional Development news, we have launched a new, streamlined pathway for our CKBDs to earn CMKBD credentials, the highest level of achievement in our industry. Active CKDs can also take advantage of this opportunity by completing a Bath exam and portfolio review to bridge the gap, going from CKD directly to CMKBD! Visit our Certification page for more information or email certification@nkba.org.
Vibrant programming defines this November across our Chapters, with events coming up that feature connection, education, and giving.
Piedmont Blue Ridge hosts What is Universal Design and Why Should I Care, diving into the core principles of universal design and thoughtful environments that elevate everyday living. Northern New England invites members and guests to bring their creativity and connect with peers at a Fall Social & Craft Night. Central Coast and Valleys’ Fall Festival celebrates the harvest season with lively conversation and local design community spirit. Swap the sweaters for sequins at Central Ohio’s Disco, Design + Distinction as the chapter celebrates outstanding regional talent and design excellence with an energetic, disco-infused night of recognition and style. Kentuckiana explores how lighting shapes mood, enhances well being, and transforms architectural interiors at their event, The Power of Light. As we’re getting ready for KBIS in Las Vegas, Rocky Mountain holds their annual Holiday Casino Fundraiser and kicks off the holiday festivities early with an evening of high-stakes fun, games, and giving back to support local chapter initiatives and student scholarships.
We would love to see you in Toronto next week as we celebrate Kitchen + Bath Canada Expo, November 11-12. Special thanks to our four Canadian chapters – Ontario/Canada, Ottawa, British Columbia, and Prairie Provinces – for the incredible work that you do! We look forward to celebrating Canadian style!
All the best to our 70 Chapters and wonderful leaders. Have the best holiday! We are thankful for you all!
With warmest wishes,
Kelly
Kelly Buchsbaum
Director, Chapters & Professional Development
