More than 1,300 guests from the residential construction industry gathered at the Telus Convention Centre on April 8 for the SAM Awards — the industry’s equivalent to the Oscars. A plethora of politicians including MLAs, city councillors and even Mayor Naheed Nenshi attended the ceremony that saw 60 awards presented in myriad categories, from Grand SAMs and Best Print Ad to Sales Achievement and Best Bathroom/Ensuite Renovation.
The 30th annual awards saw an impressive 800 entries pared down to 78 finalists competing for the aforementioned 60 awards.
The coveted Grand SAM Awards were presented to: Brookfield Residential for Builder of the Year; Riverview Custom Homes for Builder of Merit; Hopewell Residential Management LP for Multi-Family Builder of the Year; Renova Luxury Renovations for Renovator of the Year; and, Timber Tech Truss for Partner of the Year.
“There was lots to celebrate at this year’s awards,” said Guy Huntingford, CEO of BILD Calgary Region. “The main cause for celebration were the winners of the coveted SAM Goose, but we also celebrated the SAM Award’s 30th anniversary, the first Awards for BILD Calgary Region — the new identity of the association.”
Among the guests in attendance this night were: Shane Homes’ Michael MacLean; Sterling Homes-A Qualico Group’s Anna Kaufman; MLA Ric McIver and his wife, Kids Cancer Care founder Christine McIver; Hopewell Residential vice-president, multi-family, Jeff Rust with Kimerie Janzen; Cardel Lifestyles president and co-founder Tim Logel and his wife, Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Turning Points’ co-chair Sherri Logel; Brookfield Residential chief operating officer Trent Edwards and his wife Victoria Edwards, along with colleague Allan Klassen, senior vice-president, and his wife Christine Klassen; MLA Richard Gotfried and his wife Cathy; Kon- Strux Developments’ Jason Grech with COI’s Carla Wright; Heritage Pointe Properties, A Division of Upper Lakes Group’s Carol Oxtoby and her husband Doug Howland; CTV’s Leah Nattrass and Jennifer Reynolds; Morrison Homes’ Al Morrison and his mom Irene Morrison and his wife Donna with colleague Dave Gladney and his partner Dee Clair; Tandem Marketing’s Todd Fraser and his wife Jodie Fraser; Remington Development Corporation director of residential Glen Deibert and his wife Candace Deibert; Brad Remington Homes president Brad Remington and his wife Noelle Remington; Renova Luxury Renovations’ Brian Maurer and his wife Silvana Maurer; RNDSQR founder Al Devani with colleague Geoff Snider; Riverview Custom Homes president Christopher York and his wife Jennifer York; WestCreek Developments president Bravin Goldade; and, others pictured at right.
From your friends at the Herald, congratulations to all the nominees, finalists and winners. You do our city proud, indeed.
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Brookfield Residential chief operating officer Trent Edwards and his wife Victoria Edwards from the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter were very happy after Brookfield was crowned Builder of the Year at the SAM Awards, the popular event that salutes the...
ReMax Realty Professional’s Sarah Scott, left, Calgary Sun Homes editor Myke Thomas, Dee Clair and her partner, Dave Gladney of Morrison Homes were clearly enjoying themselves at the SAM Awards. The event honours the best of the best in the residential...
WestCreek Developments picked up the SAM Award for Community of the Year-City of Calgary. Pictured with the winning trophy is WestCreek Developments president Bravin Goldade, centre, who is flanked by Coun. Richard Pootmans, left, and Coun. Ward...
The 30th annual BILD Calgary Region SAM Awards were held on April 8 at the Telus Convention Centre and were attended by hundreds of guests from the residential construction industry. Pictured here are BILD Calgary Region CEO Guy Huntingford, left, with...
CTV’s Leah Nattrass, left, and Jennifer Reynolds had a great time at the awards.
Looking fabulous at the 30th annual SAM Awards were Brookfield Residential senior vice-president Allan Klassen and his wife Christine. Brookfield took home the coveted Grand SAM Builder of the Year award.
Brad Remington Homes president Brad Remington and his wife Noelle had reason to smile after the home builder won in the Sales Team of the Year-Multi-Family category.
Hopewell Residential Management LP vice-president, multi-family, Jeff Rust and Kimerie Janzen had reason to smile at the SAM Awards. Hopewell won big on the night, taking the coveted Grand SAM Multi-family Builder of the Year award.
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The winning streak continues for Renova Luxury Renovations. For the fourth time in the past five years, Renova was named the top renovator at the 30th annual SAM Awards for the Calgary area, held on April 8 at the Telus Convention Centre. Pictured are...
Kon-Strux Development’s Jason Grech and COI’s Carla Wright cut an elegant swath. Kon-Strux won a SAM Award on April 8 in the category of Best Renovator’s Choice Renovation.
Michael MacLean of Shane Homes and Anna Kaufman from Sterling Homes-A Qualico Group attended 30th annual SAM Awards, where 78 finalists were selected from more than 800 entries to compete for 60 awards to be presented. The event is the equivalent to...
MLA Richard Gotfried and his wife Cathy were among the dignitaries in attendance at the SAM Awards.
Heritage Pointe Properties, A Division of Upper Lakes Group captured the Show Home Parade of the Year award for its Artesia at Heritage Pointe Show Home Parade. Pictured are Heritage Pointe’s Carol Oxtoby and her husband Doug Howland.
RNDSQR’s Al Devani, left, and Geoff Snider are pictured after RNDSQR won in the category of Best New Design Villa/Duplex/Townhome (1,200 square feet and over).
Al Morrison of Morrison Homes, left, attended the SAM Awards with his mom Irene Morrison and his wife Donna Morrison. Morrison Homes has won the Builder of the Year award a record 12 times over the years, but this night was to belong to Brookfield...
All smiles at the awards are Cardel Lifestyles president and co-founder Tim Logel and his wife Sherri. Cardel won the Industry Achievement Award for its independent air ventilation system.
Tandem Marketing’s Todd Fraser, left, and his wife Jodie Fraser are pictured with Candace Deibert and her husband Glen Deibert, Remington Development Corporation’s director of residential.
Riverview Custom Homes won the coveted Grand SAM Builder of Merit award. Pictured are Riverview president Christopher York and his wife Jennifer.