Parade of Homes

For over 39 years, the Hickory & Catawba Valley HBA has showcased the finest new homes by the area's best builders in the Parade of Homes. The 2009 Parade was a great success and showcased 20 homes in our area. Information on the 2009 Parade homes and their builders is still available on our Parade of Homes web site.

We are now planning the next Parade of Homes to be held in the fall of 2010. If you are considering building/buying a new home or remodeling, you will not want to miss this event! Be on the lookout for more information about the 2010 Parade of Homes.

If you would like to participate in, advertise with, or sponsor the 2010 Parade of Homes, please contact the HBA office.

The Hickory & Catawba Valley Home Builders Association believes in the importance of education which we support through scholarships, educational grants, and the Career Expo.

• Robin L. Rollins Memorial Scholarship
  
  Each year, The HBA awards scholarships to two area High School Seniors going on to college and entering a construction-related program of study. From among the applicants, we select the winners of the scholarship based on career objective, academic performance, contribution to the community, and personal indicators of success.

  The 2009 Robin L. Rollins Memorial Scholarship recipients are Kongmeeng Her from Fred T. Foard High School and Chet Sigmon from Bandys High School. Chet received a 4-year scholarship and will be attending NC State where he will major in Engineering. Kongmeeng received the 2-year scholarship and will attend Catawba Valley Community College where he will major in Electrical Engineering.

  The following are past recipients of the scholarships:
  2008 Ashton Bowman and Matt Bowles 2007 Christopher Starnes and Matthew Zimmerman 2006 Tyler Buff 2005 Wade Carlton 2004 Timothy Wensil and David Rockensuess 2003 Corey Bowman and Elisha Perry	2002 Russell Rockett and Jason Robertson 2001 Jacob Powell 2000 Matthew Witherspoon and Que Chi Nguyen 1999 Brian Crouse 1998 Leigh Ann Denton

  
  
  
• Vocational Education Grants
  
  To help improve building-related vocational education in the community, the HBA awards a grant on a rotating basis to the vocational departments of the Newton Conover, Maiden, Hickory, Fred T. Foard, Bandys, and Alexander Central high schools.
  
  
• Career Expo
  
  Additionally, the HBA participates in the Catawba County Schools Career Expo Each fall. The Career Expo provides a unique environment for high school sophomores to learn about the many career paths open to them. It helps them make informed decisions about important educational choices for their junior and senior years and beyond.

Habitat for Humanity

The HBA is a supporter of The Catawba Valley Habitat For Humanity. Our members periodically provide support and materials to help build Habitat homes, as well as donate funds through our monthly membership meeting raffles.

HBA Annual Golf Classic

The HBA Annual Golf Classic is held each summer to support the Robin L. Rollins Memorial Scholarship Program. This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to participate!

HBA Big Bass Tournament

The HBA Big Bass Tournament is held the first weekend in October. The event has grown in its seven years to be a major event for local fishermen. The event supports the HBA's Vocational Grant given to local high schools.

HBA Shotgun Bonanza

The HBA hosts this 13-station sporting clay event in October at the Hunting Creek Preserves in Harmony, NC. 2009 is the first year for this tournament and the HBA hopes it will grow to be a major event for area sportsmen.