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TRIVIA QUESTION: Which MBAKS-produced event led to nostalgia overload, tons of fun, and the reveal of the association's first annual Future Leader of the Year? ANSWER: The Summer Bash. And if you weren't there, well, that's on you. Those who were in attendance witnessed '90s trivia and music (thanks, DJ Jeremy!), fantastic food and networking, and fun energy produced in large part by the talented events staff at MBAKS. Wasn't it great to relive that magical time before cell phones and ubiquitous internet? HERE'S A FUN FACT: There were a few of you reading this who don't even remember the decade. And now the rest of us feel old. Sorry about that. First-Ever Summer Bash Serves Up Retro Fun The '90s were alive and kicking on one totally bangin' evening in late August. "This was by far the best event I have been to. I loved the theme, environment, prizes, decorations, music and the games were my favorite by far." —Event Attendee Back to the good stuff. Congratulations to Joe Schwab, CEO of Uniplex Construction LLC, for receiving our first-ever Future Leader of the Year award. You can read more about Joe on page 55. The Future Leader award represents outstanding accomplishment and leadership in the residential homebuilding industry by those under the age of 40. With several highly impressive nominees, the decision came down to the last few votes, as made by our membership, before Joe was made the official recipient. A huge shout-out to all 12 of our nominees, particularly our three other finalists: Cyndal Ellenberger of Northwest Permit Inc., Cameron Kartak of AAA KARTAK Glass & Closet, and Matthew Little of Blackwood Builders Group LLC. View more event photos at flickr.com/mbaks 21 WINTER 2018 master builder membership value