NKBA - British Columbia

The NKBA British Columbia Chapter is proud of the diversity of our membership with an active group of participating designers, contractors, vendors, and other allied professionals working everywhere from rural small towns to the major cities of our region. It is our members who have made us the great chapter that we are today. NKBA certification has been the gold standard in the kitchen and bath industry since 1968. Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD), Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD), Certified Bathroom Designer (CBD), Certified Kitchen Educator (CKE), Certified Bathroom Educator (CBE), Certified Kitchen & Bath Installer (CKBI), Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD), and Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Educator (CMKBE) credentials require demonstration of industry knowledge and experience plus passing proctored examinations. The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has been the premier association for kitchen and bath professionals working in North America since its founding in 1963. The Association has over 40,000 members in 11 industry segments throughout the U.S. and Canada plus over 1,500 student members. North America is divided into eight regions with over 70 member chapters. More than 200 professional development courses are sponsored by the NKBA each year and there are over 50 NKBA-accredited/supported colleges and universities.