Winners Announced for 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
OTTAWA, ON – JUNE 12, 2020 – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. This year there were once again over 700 entries—the best of the best from all across Canada—in this competition that recognizes excellence in Canadian housing in new homes, renovations, community development, and residential marketing. Nearly 200 judges from across the country were involved in selecting the winning entries.
Finalists, runners-up, and winners were presented during a virtual gala that brought together people from coast to coast. A highlight of the event was watching the winners’ reactions as they accepted their accolades.
Milestone Builder Group from Edmonton, Alberta, was the winner of the 2020 Design Excellence Awards for their cumulative results in the new home categories. They were also the winner in the ‘Detached Home, Production, 2,401 to 2,800 square feet’ category and in the marketing category for ‘Direct Promotion – Print.’
The 2020 Marketing Excellence Award for overall success in marketing categories went to Rosehaven Homes in Oakville, Ontario. Rosehaven also took home the marketing awards for ‘Digital Media Campaign – Mid to High-Rise,’ and ‘Print Ad.’
For the first time in 2020, the competition awarded a Renovation Excellence Award for best overall performance in the home renovation categories. The inaugural award went to Paine Construction and Design in Kelowna, BC, who also won for ‘Whole Home Renovation –$150,000 to $300,000’ and ‘Whole Home Renovation – over $1 million.’
Another first this year was the Entry-Level Home Affordability Award, which was given to Blue Ocean Construction Inc. in Burnaby, BC for their project “The Small Home Initiative.”
Other significant winners included Minto Communities who won the Net Zero Home Award, Supreme Homes and Premiere Island Homes who took home the Modular Innovation Award, and Macdonald Lakeshore Properties LP, who won for Community Development.
“Our members take tremendous pride in providing homes in the communities that Canadians need and love, from rental apartments to custom homes, from affordable entry-level units to luxury dream homes, and everything in between. Our members used the latest technology from modular construction to net zero, and renovate older homes too. The innovation and design that we saw this year truly showcases our industry, and we are so proud of today’s winners and finalists,” said CHBA CEO Kevin Lee.
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For more information:
Natasha Rombough
(613) 230-3060 ext. 224
housingawards@chba.ca
About the Canadian Home Builders' Association
Since 1943, the Canadian Home Builders' Association has been "the voice of Canada's residential construction industry" - one of the most vital and enterprising industries in Canada. Representing some 9,000 member firms across Canada, CHBA members represent every part of Canada's housing industry - home builders, renovators, land developers, trade contractors, product and material manufacturers, building product suppliers, lending institutions, insurance providers, service professionals and others.
2020 Winners and Runners-Up
MARKETING AWARDS
Signage and Logo
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “Exchange District”
with Gladstone Media
Runner-Up: Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP, Edmonton, AB: “The Orchards”
Brochure/Kit
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “123 Portland”
with NAK Design Strategies and U31
Runner-Up: Minto Communities and The Brand Factory, Toronto, ON: “The Saint Brochure”
Website
Wastell Homes and Joey Ai, London, ON: “Kokomo Beach Club”
Runner-Up:Empire Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “Empire Custom Homes Website”
with Chatterson Drive Inc.
Digital Media Campaign – Low-Rise
Empire Communities and Pureblink, Vaughan, ON: “Life Reimagined”
Runner-Up: Gold Park Homes, Vaughan, ON: “Pine Valley”
with McOuat Partnership
Digital Media Campaign – Mid- to High-Rise
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “KiWi Condos”
with McOuat Partnership
Runner-Up: Homes By DeSantis, Stoney Creek, ON: “Coastal Modern Living by the Lake”
with McOuat Partnership
Direct Promotion – Print
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye!”
Lupi Luxury Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: “Stop in for a coffee (door hanger)”
Print Ad
Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “KiWi Condos”
with McOuat Partnership
Runner-Up: Collecdev and Montana Steele, Toronto, ON: “NORDIC”
Video
Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “You Deserve This - Renovate Your Dream Home”
Runner-Up: Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “The Elmwood Tour”
Sales Office
Distrikt Developments Inc., Toronto, ON: “Distrikt Trailside”
with figure3
Runner-Up: Tridel Corporation and The Brand Factory, North York, ON: “Tridel The Lobby”
Interior Decorating
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Catania”
Runner-Up: Kylemore Communities and The Brand Factory, Markham, ON: “The 6th Angus Glen”
RENOVATION AWARDS
Kitchen – under $70,000
Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “Condo Kitchen in The Sky”
Runner-Up: Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “McKinley Residence”
with Stirling Woodworks
Kitchen – $70,000 to $100,000
Clay Construction Inc., Langley, BC: “Blue Horizon”
Runner-Up: Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Modern Walnut Kitchen Transformation”
Kitchen – over $100,000
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Dramatic Lines”
Runner-Up: Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton-Donsdale Kitchen Renovation”
Bathroom
Marvel Pro Contracting & Renovations Ltd., Kelowna, BC: “Luxury Masculine Retreat”
with Epic Electric, Hannah Katey Interior Design, and Red Giant Mechanical
Runner-Up: Vicky's Homes Inc., Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton-Donsdale Ensuite Renovation”
Any Space
Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Wine Cellar”
Runner-Up: Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Hideaway”
Exterior
My House Design/Build/Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Skaha Vista”
Runner-Up: Ultimate Homes and Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Outdoor Living on ‘Hole 9’”
Whole Home – under $150,000
Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver, BC: “Ocean Drop”
Runner-Up: OakWood, Ottawa, ON: “Rich Textures”
Whole Home – $150,000 to $300,000
Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “McKinley Residence”
with Stirling Woodworks
Runner-Up: Tavan Developments Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Family Living”
Whole Home – $300,001 to $500,000
Ardington + Associates Design Inc., Ottawa, ON: “Beyond The Pale”
Runner-Up: Alair Homes Barrie, Barrie, ON: “Highland”
Whole Home – $500,001 to $1 million
Coulson Design Build Inc., Amherstburg, ON: “French Country Makeover”
Runner-Up: Concord Homes, Kingston, ON: “Rags to Riches”
Whole Home – over $1 million
Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “Sheerwater Renovation”
Runner-Up: Bachly Construction, Oakville, ON: “Beaumont Manor”
NEW HOME AWARDS
ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise under 1,500 square feet
Rinaldi Homes, St. Catharines, ON: “Unit 1 @ Drapers Creek”
Runner Up: Park Ridge Homes, Surrey, BC: “HAVEN”
ATTACHED HOMES – Low-Rise 1,500 square feet and over
Nu-View Homes, Sidney, BC: “SeaScape Penthouse”
Runner-Up: Nu-View Homes, Sidney, BC: “SeaScape 1”
ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project (Completed)
Concert Properties, Toronto, ON: “88 Scott”
Runner-Up: Rosehaven Homes, Oakville, ON: “The Randall Residences”
ATTACHED HOMES – Mid- to High-Rise Condominium or Apartment Project (Planned)
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “The Saint”
with figure3 and NAK Design Strategies
Runner-Up: Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “123 Portland”
with NAK Design Strategies and U31
DETACHED HOMES – Production | One-storey Bungalow
Rinaldi Homes, St. Catharines, ON: “Scandinavian Escape”
Runner-Up: Jasper Fine Homes Inc., Bow Island, AB: “The Acacia”
DETACHED HOMES – Production | Under 1,800 square feet
Lacey Construction, Deroche, BC: “Kermode Cabin”
with E3 Eco Group Inc. and Keltic Canada Development Co. Ltd.
Runner-Up: Accent Infills, Edmonton, AB: “The Laurier”
DETACHED HOMES – Production | 1,800 to 2,100 square feet
Deanmark Developments, Calgary, AB: “Wick House”
Runner-Up: Deanmark Developments, Calgary, AB: “Temple House”
DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,101 to 2,400 square feet
Munro Homes Ltd., Regina, SK: “The Pratt Showhome in The Creeks”
Runner-Up: Algra Bros. Developments Ltd., Abbotsford, BC: “Timberlane Juniper”
DETACHED HOMES – Production | 2,401 to 2,800 square feet
Milestone Builder Group, Edmonton, AB: “Marcus”
Runner-Up: Ashton Luxury Living Inc., Calgary, AB: “Sunnyside Terrace”
DETACHED HOMES – Production | Over 2,800 square feet
BMF Homes Inc., Coquitlam, BC: “Gold and Grandeur”
Runner-Up: Symphony Homes Limited, Burnaby, BC: “Queen's Ransom”
DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Under 2,500 square feet
Munro Homes Ltd., Regina, SK: “Opulent In-Fill on Quinn Drive”
Runner-Up: McKinley Masters Custom Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Bow”
DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 2,500 to 3,500 square feet
Wedgewood Developments, Kamloops, BC: “Devils In The Detail”
with Custom Spaces by Cristalee and Motivo Design Group Inc.
Runner-Up: Vancouver Development, Vancouver, BC: “Beachview”
DETACHED HOMES – Custom | 3,501 to 5,000 square feet
Profile Custom Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Last House”
with David Small Designs
Runner-Up: Bellamy Homes Ltd., Kelowna, BC: “Eagle's View”
with Canadian Stone Industries, Magpie Interiors, Norelco Cabinets, and Small Tile & Flooring
DETACHED HOMES – Custom | Over 5,000 square feet
Brenmar Construction Corp., Ottawa, ON: “Rideau River Front Home”
Runner-Up: Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “North Vancouver Heights”
Entry-Level Home Affordability Award
Blue Ocean Construction Inc., Burnaby, BC: “The Small Home Initiative”
Runner-Up: J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd., Courtenay, BC: “Absolute Zero”
MODULAR INNOVATION AWARD
Runner-Up: Guildcrest Homes, Morewood, ON: “The Citana”
NET ZERO HOME AWARD
with Building Energy Inc. and Switch Energy
Runner-Up: Naikoon Contracting Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “One Raven Net Zero”
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Runner-Up: West Campus Development Trust, Calgary, AB: “University District Calgary”
with DIALOG, EXP Services Inc., IBI Group, and WATT Consulting Group
MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD
with McOuat Partnership