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NKBA | Palouse Chapter

Monthly News & Updates

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May | 2025

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Chapter Elections Now Open – Nominate Yourself!

We're now accepting nominations for our 2025–2026 Chapter Board! This is your chance to take on a leadership role and help shape the future of our NKBA community. You must be an active professional member of NKBA to qualify.


Open positions:

President

Communications Chair

Programs Chair


Please fill out and submit the form below by July 31st!

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May 28

Student Design Competition

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! βœ¨πŸŽ‰
Join us for the 2025 NKBA Student Design Competition and support the next generation of kitchen & bath design pros from Spokane Falls Community College!

πŸ• Pizza + Drinks Provided!

Come explore stunning student design boards, network with industry leaders, and celebrate the creativity and hard work of these talented students. πŸ’ΌπŸ’‘

πŸ† Student Wins a Cash prize + a trip to the NKBA Puget Sound Chapter Design Awards in Seattle!

Big thanks to our event sponsors:
πŸ”Ή Spokane Hardware Supply
πŸ”Ή Hardware Hut

πŸ“£ Spread the word and follow @nkbapalouse for more updates!

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Free

Puget Sound Awards Gala & Showroom Tour


Join us for a fun-filled day of design inspiration and celebration! We’re headed to Seattle for a day of showroom tours followed by the Puget Sound Chapter’s glamorous Awards Gala.


This is a great opportunity to expand your network and be inspired by top-tier design talent in the Northwest.


Gala Tickets on sale soon!


πŸ“… Wednesday, June 26

🚌 Attendees responsible for own Transportation & overnight stay

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"What Does the NKBA Do for You?" β€” Member Benefits at a Glance

Did you know your NKBA membership comes with exclusive perks beyond local chapter events? From CEU opportunities and professional development tools to product discounts and national recognition, your membership is designed to grow your career.


πŸ“š Access education with annual ceu programming


🎀 Attend member-only events


πŸ“ˆ Get featured in regional & national spotlights, such as the KBIS Kitchen & Bath Awards


πŸ’Ό Network with top professionals & make new friends!

2025 Chapter

GOLD Sponsors

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🀝 We Need Committee Volunteers!

It takes a team to run a thriving chapterβ€”and we’d love your help! Whether you can assist with events, communications, sponsorship outreach, or student engagement, every small role makes a big impact.

You don’t have to be a board member to make a difference. If you’re willing to lend a hand behind the scenesβ€”even just once or twice a yearβ€”we’d be thrilled to have you involved.


πŸ‘‰ Sign Up to Help

Let’s build something great, together.

April Event Recap

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GVA Wrap Party at The Cracker Co.

What a night! Thanks to everyone who joined us for food, raffle prizes, and fun at The Cracker Co. Building. It was the perfect close to our Great Vendor Adventure! Thank you to all our sponsors and showrooms.


πŸ₯‚ We wrapped up our biggest event of the season in style! Thank you to all who joined us at The Cracker Co. Building for our Great Vendor Adventure celebration.


πŸŽ‰ Congratulations to our raffle winners!

  • πŸ₯‡ Grand Prize ($1,000 Cash): Manda Jenkins
  • πŸ₯ˆ Second Prize ($500 Cash): Vicki Roberts
  • πŸ₯‰ Third Prize: Julie Ray & Melissa Barrett (Gift cards to local restaurants)


πŸ’¬ We Want Your Feedback!

Help us make next year’s GVA even better by completing this short survey. It only takes a minute!


πŸ“‹ Share Your Feedback

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