NKBA | KBIS

2027 Chapter Star Awards Program

Recognize Your Chapter or an Outstanding Chapter Officer by nominating them for a 2027 Chapter Star Award!

Our volunteers work hard for their chapters and the NKBA is excited to be able to recognize the chapters and individual volunteers that have made a difference in 2026!

Please take the time to enter your chapter or an outstanding officer so these special events and extraordinary people can be recognized and rewarded! Applications are open from October 1 through November 7, 2026.

The winners will be announced at Leader2Leader on February 1, 2027.

We are excited to recognize outstanding achievements in the following categories:

*Submissions can be for in-person or virtual events
Best Chapter Overall Event – this event is amazing, creative, fun, distinctive, one-of-a-kind.
Best Chapter Membership Campaign – an event focused on increasing membership.
Best Chapter Community Initiative – an event to assist a chapter or a local cause/effort.
Best Chapter Collaboration – This award is for two or more chapters that co-produced a special event.
Best Chapter Design Competition – an event or gala showcasing the talents of local designers.
Best Chapter Student-Focused Event – chapter event that is specifically planned for local students.
Best Chapter NKBA Spirit Award – in support of NKBA initiatives/events (i.e. KBIS Recap, local Thirty Under 30, local Hall of Fame, Celebrate Kitchen and Bath Month, Learning/Certification events).

Reminder

NKBA | KBIS

2027 Chapter Star Awards Program

Chapter Categories ($1,500 Prize)

Officer Categories ($500 Prize)

Grand Prize ($2000 Prize)