Zonda Earns 15 Neal Award Nominations for Excellence in Journalism

The Home Building-Centric Magazines Represent Across 10 Best-of Categories for Writing, Editing, Design, and Events

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Zonda publications and events have been honored with 15 nominations for the 71^st annual Jesse H. Neal excellence in journalism awards. The nominations span five publications: BUILDER, ARCHITECT, Affordable Housing Finance (AHF), Multifamily Executive (MFE), and the Journal of Light Construction (JLC); and ten best-of categories representing every facet of the business—writing, editing, design, and events.

Zonda has a long-standing reputation for setting the standard in the industry through integrity, innovation, and excellence in content, writing, and design. "These nominations mark yet another year of recognition, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to editorial quality and industry leadership," said Steve Ladurantaye, Senior Vice President, Content, and Editor in Chief, BUILDER. "Year after year, our publications continue to earn top honors, a testament to our team's dedication to delivering insightful, impactful, and visually compelling content that informs and inspires our audiences."

The Jesse H. Neal Awards are the most prestigious editorial honors in the field of specialized journalism. Named after Jesse H. Neal, the first managing director of American Business Media, the Neal Awards were established in 1955 to recognize and reward editorial excellence in business media.

Nominations by category:

• Best Art Direction for a Cover
  • "Grade A Solutions" in MFE
  • "Selling Season" in BUILDER
• Best Brand-Related Event
  • AHF Live
  • Elevate
  • Builder 100
• Best Commentary
  • Ali Wolf's Economics in BUILDER
  • Kevin Oakley's Commentary in BUILDER
• Best Industry Coverage
  • Vince Salandro in BUILDER
• Best Instructional Content
  • "Training the Trades" in JLC
• Best Overall Art Direction/Design
  • "Man of the Land" in BUILDER
• Best Profile
  • "Keep on Moving" in BUILDER
• Best Single Article
  • "United Homes" by Leah Draffen in BUILDER
  • "Cultivating Communities" by Symone Strong in BUILDER
• Best Single Issue
  • Builder of the Year edition of BUILDER
• Best Subject-Related Package
  • Builder of the Year edition of BUILDER

Winners will be announced at the Neal Awards ceremony on April 26 in New York City. Learn more about the Neal Awards and view all 2025 award finalists at https://siia.net/neals/2025-neal-awards-finalists/.

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About Zonda
Zonda provides data-driven housing market solutions to the homebuilding industry. From builders to building product manufacturers, mortgage clients, and multifamily executives, we work hand-in-hand with our customers to streamline access to housing data to empower smarter decisions. As a leading brand in residential construction, our mission is to advance the home building industry, because we believe better homes mean better lives and stronger communities. Together, we are building the future of housing.

About BUILDER
BUILDER is the No. 1 resource—via its award-winning journalism and industry events—for anyone involved in new-home construction. Primarily focused on the single-family sector, BUILDER strives to help home builders manage their operations, large and small, more efficiently and profitably. Residential construction pros turn to BUILDER for housing-related news, market analysis, design trends, M&A deals, building product coverage, and more.

About ARCHITECT
Architect Magazine is the premier source for architecture industry news and building resources for the industry professionals. Gain access to leading industry professionals who depend on Architect's collection of real-world projects, cutting-edge technology, and sound business advice to excel beyond industry standards.

About Affordable Housing Finance (AHF)
Affordable Housing Finance Magazine is the industry's trusted source of news for the latest advances in financing, building, and operating low-income housing. Through all our media access the largest group of decision-makers involved in the purchase of multifamily products and services related to affordable housing.

About Multifamily Executive (MFE)
Multifamily Executive Magazine provides senior-level owners, operators, and developers coverage of all segments of multifamily housing, from construction to management to finance. MFE helps multifamily professionals navigate market changes and stay ahead of the curve on finance, property management, operations and technology, and design and development for all segments of the industry—from luxury and student housing to the ever-critical workforce and affordable housing space.

About The Journal of Light Construction (JLC)
The Journal of Light Construction is written by and for residential and light commercial contractors. Its pro-grade, detailed, and step-by-step instructions make it the leading training destination for the industry. Readers are a dynamic audience of builders, remodelers and general contractors intent on improving their craftsmanship, processes and businesses.

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