b"THE OFFICIAL NFBA MAGAZINEA MESSAGE FROMROBYN OMMENPRESIDENT, NFBA BOARD OF DIRECTORSE veryone is in full swing with the busy summer months, but I ask you to take a moment to reflect on this seasons projects.As you think aboutPRESIDENT'S MESSAGEthe ones that really turned out great or the ones that really brought you a challenge, do any of your Crew Members come to mind as the person who really helped to get it done?Think about those who were there when you needed them, that were on board for whatever it took, or who you never had to question about the quality of their workmanship.To show your true appreciation for what that person does for your company, you can do something that takes about 10 minutes.Nominate them for the NFBA Crew Foreman of the Month Award.All it takes is completing a short online form and there is no cost to you.Go to nfba.org and click the Awards tab.There you will find the option for the Crew Foreman of the Month program.Look for this button link to complete your nomination: What do they get? you might ask.Each person that is selected for the award receives an article recognizing them and your company in the National Frame Builder Magazine.They will also receive a check from NFBA made out to them for $250!In addition, they are then eligible to be the next Crew Foreman of the YEAR.Each year we select one of our Crew Foreman of the Month to receive this title.The winner of this award receives an additional $500 and will be honored during the Awards Luncheon at the Annual Conference and Expo.If youre looking for ways to retain your best people, 10 minutes of your time to show them that you see the effort they put in cant hurt. In closing, I would like you to go back to the thought of which projects really stood out for your company this year.These are the projects that you should submit for the Building of the Year Awards.Doing this is a pat on YOUR back and on the backs of your whole team!The 2023 NFBA BOY Program will open in September.You can find the newly simplified online application in the same Awards section of our website as mentioned above.Keep in mind, when those future customers see that your projects and your people win awards, it is easy for them to understand why working with you is a great choice.Sincerely,6 / FRAME BUILDER - AUG2023"