2023 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence Finalists Named

MARKETING AWARDS

Best Signage
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “Net Zero Model Home”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton Supertrain”
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Hayer Town Centre”
Minto Communities, Toronto, ON: “The Saint”
   with The Brand Factory
Minto Communities Calgary, Calgary, AB: “Wildflower”
 with The Brand Factory

Best Brochure/Kit
Carriage Gate, Burlington, ON: “BeauSoleil”
    with 52 Pick-up Inc.
DeSantis Homes, Grimsby, ON: “Century Condos”
with KNYMH Inc., McOuat Partnership, and Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc.
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Hayer Town Centre”
National Homes, Concord, ON: “Whitehorn Woods - Towns on Britannia”
   with McOuat Partnership
Pratt Hansen Group Inc., Barrie, ON: “Elements Condominiums - Wellness Guide”

Best Website
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “Millcroft Towns”
with II BY IV DESIGN and ADHOC STUDIO
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Greenwich - Condos at Oakvillage”
with II BY IV DESIGN, Kirkor Architects & Planners and Pureblink
Centra Homes and Sterling Group, Toronto, ON: “Artisan Townhomes”
with COOLAID Studios Inc. and RN Design Ltd.
Marlin Spring, Toronto, ON: “The Dawes”
with Gladstone Media
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

Best Digital Advertising Campaign
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “Millcroft Towns”
with II BY IV DESIGN and ADHOC STUDIO
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Greenwich - Condos at Oakvillage”
with II BY IV DESIGN, Kirkor Architects & Planners and Pureblink
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “Edmonton Healthy Communities”
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “EX3“
     with Gladstone Media
WestCreek Developments Ltd. and ZGM Modern Marketing Partners, Calgary, AB: “Discover Wolf Willow”

Best Print Ad
Bordeaux Developments and Qualico Communities, Calgary, AB: “The Great Harmony Housewarming”
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “Millcroft Towns”
    with II BY IV DESIGN and ADHOC STUDIO
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Hayer Town Centre”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Get Excited About Nothing”
with ZGM Modern Marketing Partners
National Homes, Concord, ON: “Corporate Ad”
 with McOuat Partnership

Best Virtual Tour Experience
DeSantis Homes, Grimsby, ON: “Century Condos”
with KNYMH Inc., McOuat Partnership and Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc. and Qoo Studio Inc.
Dietrich Homes, Peterborough, ON: “Trails of Lily Lake”
Geranium, Markham, ON: “Allegro - The Forte”
 with Builder Insight Group Inc., Hunt Design Associates and Patton Design Studio
Geranium, Markham, ON: “Allegro - The Vivaldi”
with Builder Insight Group Inc., Hunt Design Associates and Patton Design Studio
Tridel, Toronto, ON: “Queen Church”
with Kirkor Architects, The Brand Factory and Pureblink

Best Sales Office
Geranium and The Creative Co-opt, Markham, ON: “Midhurst Valley”
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Frame by Hayer Builders Group”
Poetry Living, Vaughan, ON: “CityPointe Heights”
with Figure3, Flora Di Menna Design and Impact North Inc.
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Monaco”
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

Best Short Video
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “Meet Activa's Net Zero Model Home”
Canada Lands Company, Calgary, AB: “Street Hockey”
      with ZGM Modern Marketing Partners
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Get Excited About Nothing – Proposal”
     with ZGM Modern Marketing
Minto Communities Calgary, Calgary, AB: “Wildflower”
with The Brand Factory
RioCan Living, Toronto, ON: “Verge 2”
with Gladstone Media

Best Long Video
Armour Heights Developments, Toronto, ON: “89 Avenue Yorkville”
with Gladstone Media, McOuat Partnership and Pureblink
Big Block Construction, Saskatoon, SK: “Celebrating Métis Community & Culture: CUMFI Round Prairie Elders' Lodge”
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “The Frederick”
with Gladstone Media and Pureblink
RioCan Living, Toronto, ON: “Verge 2”
with Gladstone Media
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

Best Interior Decorating (Model/Show Home)
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “The Laurie”
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “Chateau Paris”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “The Emerson 28”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “The Holly 24”
Kylemore Homes Ltd. / Angus Glen Developments, Markham, ON: “Angus Glen South Village”

Best Renderings
Armour Heights Developments, Pureblink, and McOuat Partnership, Toronto, ON: “89 Avenue Yorkville”
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Greenwich - Condos at Oakvillage”
with II BY IV DESIGN, Kirkor Architects & Planners and Pureblink
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “Cabin In The Woods”
National Homes and Brixen Developments Inc., Concord, ON: “DUO - Condos at the Gateway”
with Neezo Studios Inc., esQape design inc. and IBI Group
Primont, Richmond Hill, ON: “The Summit”
with The Brand Factory

Best Branding and Identity
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “The Frederick”
with Gladstone Media
Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Foster Martin”
Marlin Spring, Toronto, ON: “House of Assembly”
with 52 Pick-up Inc.
Menkes Developments Ltd., Toronto, ON: “Elektra”
with The Brand Factory
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

RENOVATION AWARDS

Best Kitchen Renovation – under $70,000
Alair Homes (Brandon), Brandon, MB: “BDN Custom Reno”
Design Kitchens & Counter Tops R.S. Ltd., Medicine Hat, AB: “Stillwater Reno”
Dolmen Group Inc., Newmarket, ON: “Bright and Modern with a View”
Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver, BC: “Station Hill”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Polished Parkside Kitchen”

Best Kitchen Renovation – $70,000 to $100,000
Rusch Design Build, Calgary, AB: “Evolution”
Rusch Design Build, Calgary, AB: “The Pointe Kitchen”
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc., North Vancouver, BC: “Party In The Back”
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Industrial Modern”
Turn Key Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Lk Sundance Kitchen Revamp”

Best Kitchen Renovation – Over $100,000
Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa, ON: “Luxury Gourmet”
Capilano Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Westcoast Kitchen”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Natural Expressions”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Bespoke Beauty”

Best Bathroom Renovation
Capilano Builders Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Westcoast Bathroom”
Gemstone Corporation Inc, Ottawa, ON: “Opposites {Elegantly} Attract”
LIDA Homes Inc, Victoria, BC: “Sunrise Penthouse”
Stattonrock Design + Build, Abbotsford, BC: “Mill Lake Master Ensuite”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Classic Contemporary Oasis”

Best Basement Renovation
Gemstone Corporation Inc, Ottawa, ON: “Their Riverside Spa”
Men At Work Design Build Ltd., Toronto, ON: “Trinity Bellwoods Basement”
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Industrial Modern”
Westblue Construction Ltd., Richmond, BC: “Art of Living”
with Joy Chang Design

Best Exterior Renovation
BRIKS Design-Build Group, Toronto, ON: “Exterior Matters”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Luxurious Outdoor Living”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “The Nest”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Urban Coastal Retreat”
Van Manna Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: “Brick & Batten Appeal”

Best Single Room Renovation
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “Islandview Loft”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage Greatroom”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.
Reborn Renovations, Foothills, AB: “West Springs Living”
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc, North Vancouver, BC: “Party In The Back”
Stattonrock Design + Build, Abbotsford, BC: “Mill Lake Entertainment Space”

Best Whole Home Renovation – under $200,000
Alair Homes (Brandon), Brandon, MB: “Falcon Rooftop Reno”
Alair Homes (Brandon), Brandon, MB: “Wildwood Cabin Renovation”
Ashton Luxury Living Inc., Calgary, AB: “The Little Yellow Bungalow”
Bali Brothers Construction Ltd., Richmond, BC: “Willoughby Rejuvenation”
Sosna Inc., Vaughan, ON: “Viella - Main Floor”

Best Whole Home Renovation – $200,000 to $300,000
Amsted Design-Build, Ottawa, ON: “Elevated Entertaining”
Lower Coast Building Group, North Vancouver, BC: “View Royale”
 with Flatwater Floor and Tile
Reborn Renovations, Foothills, AB: “Hidden Valley Remodel”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Bonavista Beauty”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Earthy Escape”

Best Whole Home Renovation – $300,001 to $500,000
Lacey Construction, Deroche, BC: “Enchanted Forest Retreat”
Lagois Design Build Renovate, North Gower, ON: “Project Dare to be Bold”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Bold Renewal”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.
Pionova Inc., Thornhill, ON: “Wiarton Residence”
Van Manna Homes Inc., Calgary, AB: “Prairie-Inspired Perch”

Best Whole Home Renovation – $500,001 to $800,000
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “Islandview”
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc, North Vancouver, BC: “Party In The Back”
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “East Van Special”
Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Tailored Transformation”

Best Whole Home Renovation – over $800,000
Gemstone Corporation Inc, Ottawa, ON: “Unapologetically Opulent”
Hasler Homes Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “Bringing Back Home”
Maric Homes, Winnipeg, MB: “Mid-Century Rejuvenation”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Natural Expression”
 with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.

NEW HOME AWARDS

Best Mid-to High-Rise Building (Completed)
Carrington Communities, Edmonton, AB: “Edge at Larch Park”
Choice Properties REIT, Toronto, ON: “Liberty House”
  with Figure3 and IBI Group
Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd., Vancouver, BC: “Foster Martin”
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Bordeaux”
Trico Communities, Calgary, AB: “Trico LivingWell”

Best Mid-to High-Rise Building (Planned)
Armour Heights Developments, Toronto, ON: “89 Avenue Yorkville”
 with McOuat Partnership
Branthaven Homes, Burlington, ON: “The Greenwich - Condos at Oakvillage”
with II BY IV DESIGN, Kirkor Architects & Planners and Pureblink
Camrost Felcorp, Toronto, ON: “EXS”
with IBI Group and Gladstone Media
Collecdev, Toronto, ON: “Cielo Condos”
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

Best Entry-Level Home
Hayer Builders Group, Langley, BC: “Frame”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The Hunter”
Ian Paine Construction and Design, Kelowna, BC: “Cityside Garden Studio”
Jayman BUILT, Edmonton, AB: “The Brady 18”
Seven Lakes Developments Limited, Porters Lake, NS: “The Orchid with Garage”
 with Synergy Homes

Best Attached Low-Rise Home under 1,500 square feet
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Frame”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The Benson”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “The Streams Benjamin”
LIDA Homes Inc. and Zebra Group, Victoria, BC: “Bridge View”
Trico Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Mansfield in Glacier Ridge”

Best Attached Low-Rise Home 1,500 – 1,800 square feet
Diverse Properties, Abbotsford, BC: “Acadia Modern A1”
Douglas Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Bow”
Douglas Homes Ltd, Calgary, AB: “St. Augustine – A”
Douglas Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “St. Augustine – B”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The Fawn”

Best Attached Low-Rise Home over 1,800 square feet
Carrington Communities, Edmonton, AB: “Magnolia - Edge at Larch Park”
Diverse Properties, Abbotsford, BC: “Acadia Traditional B Plan with Suite”
Diverse Properties, Abbotsford, BC: “Iron Horse Row Home 139”
Hallett Homes, Burlington, ON: “Glen Abbey Encore – Kempton”
    with Q4 Architects
Miracon Development Inc., Surrey, BC: “Foundry”

Best Detached Production Home Under 1,800 square feet
Homes by Avi, Edmonton, AB: “The Leonard”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Edward 18”
Jayman BUILT, Edmonton, AB: “The Renew 20”
Lucchetta Homes, Welland, ON: “The Newburg at Riverside at Hunters Pointe”
Stranville Living Master Builder, Lethbridge, AB: “The Addison”

Best Detached Production Home 1,800 to 2,100 square feet
Carriage Signature Homes, Edmonton, AB: “The Pagliano II”
Deanmark Developments, Calgary, AB: “Stone House”
Douglas Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB: “Mount Rundle”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The Douglas”
North Ridge Development Corporation, Saskatoon, SK: “The Heatley in Brighton”

Best Detached Production Home 2,101 to 2,400 square feet
Homes by Dream, Calgary, AB: “The Engler”
Jasper Fine Homes Inc., Bow Island, AB: “The Magnolia”
Jayman BUILT, Edmonton, AB: “The Madeline 24”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “Santa Cruz”
Sifton Properties, London, ON: “The Abbey”

Best Detached Production Home 2,401 to 2,800 square feet
3rd Generation Homes, Kelowna, BC: “Canvas at McKinley Beach”
with Uprise Design and Drafting, Quality Air Care and Express Flooring Ltd.
Carriage Signature Homes, Edmonton, AB: “The Bellini”
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Lauren 26”
Stranville Living Master Builder, Lethbridge, AB: “The Perth II”
Terra View Custom Homes Ltd., Guelph, ON: “The Windemere Elevation C”
with Ceramic Decor Centre, Hy-Mark Mechanical Ltd.and Patene Building Supplies Limited

Best Detached Production Home Over 2,800 square feet
Ashton Luxury Living Inc., Calgary, AB: “The Amalfi”
Crystal Creek Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Somerton”
Dietrich Homes, Peterborough, ON: “Trails of Lily Lake”
Linwood Custom Homes Ltd., Young's Point, ON: “Lochlin II”
Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc., St. Catharines, ON: “Modern Elegance @ Merritt Meadows”

Best Detached Custom Home Under 2,500 square feet
Haven Builders, Saskatoon, SK: “Chateau Paris”
Hometown Homes, Saskatoon, SK: “The Big Bungalow”
Lacey Construction, Deroche, BC: “Fit for a Ferrari”
Melanson Homes & Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Stone & Pine”
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Black Is The New Black”

Best Detached Custom Home 2,501 to 3,000 square feet
Alloy Homes Incorporated, Calgary, AB: “Mountainview”
Haynes Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB: “Black.Russian”
Okanagan Dream Builders Ltd., Kelowna, BC: “The Fairways”
Trademark Homes, Oshawa, ON: “Swiss Heights”
WD Wedgewood Developments Inc., Kamloops, BC: “Mountain Modern”
with Motivo Design Group Inc. and Isabey Interiors

Best Detached Custom Home 3,001 to 4,000 square feet
Adisa Homes, Vancouver, BC: “Yield House”
Alair Homes Edmonton, Edmonton, AB: “Panoramic River Valley Modern”
Frame Custom Homes, Kelowna, BC: “California Modern”
Lower Coast Building Group, North Vancouver, BC: “Sitting on Top of the World”
with Flatwater Floor and Tile and Pacific Rim Cabinets
Marble Construction Ltd., North Vancouver, BC: “The Ottawa House”

Best Detached Custom Home 4,001 to 5,000 square feet
Artiman Design + Build, West Vancouver, BC: “Serenity”
Frame Custom Homes, Kelowna, BC: “Modern Family Villa”
Kemp Construction Management Ltd., Delta, BC: “Nestled in the Cedars”
with JRG Building Engineering Inc., Bolig Performance Framing, and SOFO Kitchens Ltd.
Vision Pacific Contracting Ltd., Whistler, BC: “Contemporary Alpine Estate”
  with CSI - All Things Stone and Innotech Windows & Doors Inc. and Midland Appliance
VLC Custom Homes, Windsor, ON: “St Francis”

Best Detached Custom Home Over 5,000 square feet
Halcyon Homes, London, ON: “Minimalist Bliss”
Park View Homes, North Gower, ON: “Luxurious Farm House”
Trademark Homes, Oshawa, ON: “The View on Balsam”

BEST NEW HOME SPACES

Best Production Kitchen
Crystal Creek Homes, Calgary, AB: “Aspen Woods Kitchen”
Crystal Creek Homes, Calgary, AB: “The Fielding – Kitchen”
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The Fawn”
Jasper Fine Homes Inc., Bow Island, AB: “The Magnolia Kitchen”
Minto Communities Inc., Ottawa, ON: “Le Rêve”
     with Irpinia Kitchens Ottawa and Tanya Collins Design Inc.

Best Custom Kitchen
Artiman Design + Build, West Vancouver, BC: “Serenity”
Halcyon Homes, London, ON: “Minimalist Bliss”
Lacey Construction, Deroche, BC: “Fit for a Ferrari”
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc., Fredericton, NB: “The Sago”
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Black is the New Black”

Best Bathroom
Homes by Avi, Calgary, AB: “The MacDonald”
Jasper Fine Homes Inc., Bow Island, AB: “The Magnolia Ensuite”
Mountainview Building Group, Thorold, ON: “The Beaches, Penthouse Suite”
with Aristocrat Floors of the World, Dell Smart Home Solutions Inc., and Nickerson Home Appliances
Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd., Invermere, BC: “Lakefront Terraces”
Stranville Living Master Builder, Lethbridge, AB: “The Perth II Ensuite”

Best Bedroom/Suite
Artiman Design + Build, West Vancouver, BC: “Serenity”
Halcyon Homes, London, ON: “Minimalist Bliss”
Mountainview Building Group, Thorold, ON: “The Beaches, Penthouse Suite”
 with Aristocrat Floors of the World, Dell Smart Home Solutions Inc., and Nickerson Home Appliances
New View Designs by Laurie Cole Inc., Fredericton, NB: “The Sago”
Quiniscoe Homes 20/20 Ltd., Invermere, BC: “Lakefront Terraces”

NET ZERO HOME AWARDS

Best Production Net Zero Home
Activa, Waterloo, ON: “The Laurie”
Doug Tarry Homes, St. Thomas, ON: “The Mapleridge”
with Progressive Countertop Systems
Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “The Holly - Net Zero Certified”
with 4 Elements Integrated Design Ltd.
Sinclair Homes, Kitchener, ON: “The Village Farm”
Terra View Custom Homes Ltd., Guelph, ON: “The Avonlea Elevation C, model home at Hart Village”
with EnerQuality, Building Knowledge of Canada Inc. and Bluewater Energy Inc.

Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Home
Chatsworth Fine Homes, Oakville, ON: “West Oakville Lakeshore Net Zero”
Made to Last Custom Homes, Duncan, BC: “Quamichan Net Zero”
with Ryan Hoyt Designs Inc. and Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.
Maison Design + Build, Saskatoon, SK: “Sustainable Historical Beauty”
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd. and Capture Energy
RDC Fine Homes Inc, Whistler, BC: “Black Shamrock”
with Capital Home Energy Inc.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

Best New Community Award
Canada Lands Company, Calgary, AB: “Currie”
City of Edmonton, Edmonton, AB: “Blatchford”
DeSantis Homes, Grimsby, ON: “Century Condos”
Section23 Developments, Calgary, AB: “Rangeview”
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Bordeaux”

Best Growing Community Award
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Livingston”
Brookfield Residential, Calgary, AB: “Seton”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “Chappelle Gardens”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “Edgemont”
Brookfield Residential, Edmonton, AB: “The Orchards”