Association Awards

John C. Hart Presidential Award

The award is presented for longtime service to the housing industry and for efforts to maintain housing affordability in Indiana. IBA’s highest housing award is named in honor of John C. Hart Sr., who served as Chairman of the Indiana House Ways and Means Committee in the early 1970’s. Hart was known for being instrumental in restructuring Indiana’s property tax system with then Governor Doc Bowen. Hart is also the only Hoosier to serve as President of the National Association of Home Builders and one of five Hoosiers inducted into the National Housing Hall of Fame.

The John C. Hart Presidential Award is reserved to a select few who have made unselfish commitment and extraordinary contributions to the industry, the Association or to one’s community. The greatest measure of their commitment is their long-range service.

It is awarded at the discretion of the current President.

Greg Furnish

2022 John C. Hart Presidential Award Recipient

Upright Builders, Memphis, IN

Paul Johnson Membership Award

The Paul Johnson Membership Award is bestowed upon one member who recruits the most new members throughout the year.

Paul Johnson was Indiana’s #1 spike with 440 spike credits at the time of his death.

The award is presented annually by Indiana Builders Association.

Jason Bell

2022 Paul Johnson Membership Awardee

Bell’s Vacuum and Appliance

Remodeler of the Year

The Remodeler of the Year award recognizes exemplary association involvement at any level, superior business management, and an outstanding contribution to the remodeling industry.

Local HBAs may nominate a member or members may self-nominate.

The award recipient is selected annually by Indiana Builders Association leadership.