Installation and Awards Gala 2026

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2026 Awards Gala and Installation

Help us celebrate the installation of this year's President-Elect and the 2027 Board of Directors.

Marking 85 years as the Voice of Housing!

Special Guest: Bob Peterson, Vice-Chairman National Association of Home Builders

This year's Gala will be held in the main ballroom at the Higgins Hotel and Conference Center. Save $20 with an early Bird discount through Nov 19. Secure garage parking is available next door.

Welcome performance by the Victory Belles. 

Music by The Top Cats, New Orleans own legendary band rocking' the Big Easy for over 40 years! Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2005, The Top Cats perform over 250 times per year including venues like Jazz Fest and Rock N Bowl while collecting dozens of awards and recognition.

Limited Discounted room block including discounted overnight garage parking is 1st come 1st served - https://book.passkey.com/e/51182246

Installations:

• 2027 President Elect: Bruce Layburn
• Vice President Candidate: Anthony Quillen
• Treasurer Candidate: Nicholas Zepeda
• Secretary Candidate: TBD
• 2027 Board of Directors

2026 Awards: nominations open August 1.

• Builder of the Year
• Associate of the Year
• Council of the Year
• Most Engaged Member
• Extraordinary Service

2026 Outstanding Public Service Awards

• submit nominees to info@hbagno.org