AND THE WINNERS ARE...
The SAM Awards results
The SAM (Sales and Marketing) Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in the Calgary area residential construction industry. Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Urban Development Institute Calgary Region Association hosted the awards gala on April 16 at the Telus Convention Centre. The following are the results of the annual competition with finalists listed in placement order. Multi-family division results are in New Condos on Page G2.
GRAND SAM AWARDS BUILDER OF THE YEAR
BROADVIEW HOMES Jayman BUILT Brookfield Residential Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc. Albi Homes, a division of Brookfield Residential
BUILDER OF MERIT
MCKINLEY MASTERS Wolf Custom Homes Ltd. Treehouse Developments Ltd. Lupi Luxury Homes Inc. Astoria Homes Ltd.
MULTI- FAMILY BUILDER OF THE YEAR
AVI URBAN, A DIVISION OF HOMES BY AVI (CANADA) INC.
Hopewell Residential Management LP Bucci Developments Jayman Modus, a division of Jayman BUILT
Brad Remington Homes
RENOVATOR OF THE YEAR
RENOVA LUXURY RENOVATIONS Kon-Strux Developments Inc. Ultimate Renovations Hearth & Home Fireplace and Home Renovations
Astoria Projects Ltd.
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
WILDWOOD CABINETS Kingswood Interiors Ltd.
Giusti Wall Tech Ltd., a division of Giusti Group of Companies
Star Building Materials (Alberta) Ltd.
Breckenridge Concrete, a division of Breckenridge Builders Ltd.
NEW HOME AWARDS
(Prices reflect cost of home only, not including land or taxes) Best New Home — up to $274,999
NUVISTA HOMES LTD.: The Sage, 143 River Heights Drive, Cochrane
Shane Homes Ltd.: Wysteria, Redstone, 49 Red Embers Row NE
Shane Homes Ltd.: Ventura, Redstone, 45 Red Embers Row NE
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Clio, Mahogany, 24 Masters
Crescent SE
Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.: The Langley in Legacy, Private Best New Home — $275,000$324,999
NUVISTA HOMES LTD.: The Banbury II, 409 Ravensmoor Common, Airdrie
Broadview Homes: The Franklin in Evanston, 9 Evanston Terr. NW
Shane Homes Ltd.: Ladera, Nolan Hill, 593 Nolan Hill Blvd. NW
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Ecko, Mahogany, 21 Masters Crescent SE
Morrison Homes: The Harlow in Nolan Hill, 597 Nolan Hill Blvd. NW
Best New Home — $325,000$374,999
BROADVIEW HOMES: The Kornell in Ravenswood, 1548 Ravensmoor Way, Airdrie
Brookfield Residential: The Stockton in Symons Gate, 37 Sage Bluff Blvd NW
Brookfield Residential: The Hudson in Symons Gate, 33 Sage Bluff Blvd NW
Jayman Built: The Renew in Mahogany, 37 Masters Crescent SE
Brookfield Residential: The Carlisle in Auburn Bay, 68 Auburn Bay Drive SE
Best New Home — $375,000$424,999
REIDBUILT HOMES: Bruno’s Custom Home in Douglasglen, Private
Douglas Homes Ltd.: Custom Koh Samui, 116 Kinniburgh Drive, Chestermere
Jayman Built: The Allure in Evanston, 330 Evanston Way NW
Morrison Homes: The Henderson in Symons Gate, 45 Sage Bluff Blvd. NW
Douglas Homes Ltd.: Monte Carlo 4, 125 Rainbow Falls Heath, Chestermere
Best New Home — $425,000$484,999
JAYMAN BUILT: The Edgecombe in Mahogany, 34 Masters Avenue SE
Genesis Builders Group Inc.: Genesis Windsor-Saddlestone Show Home, 51 Saddlelake Way NE
Jayman Built: The Emerge in Symons Gate, 53 Sage Bluff Blvd NW
Jayman Built: The Lauren in Auburn Bay, 300 Auburn Shores Way SE
ReidBuilt Homes: The Lakeside 2 in Westmere, 598 Marina Drive, Chestermere
Best New Home — $485,000$549,999
BROADVIEW HOMES: The Stanford II in Kinniburgh, 132 Kinniburgh Drive, Chestermere
Homes By Us Ltd.: The Kimberly, Showhome, 178 Aspen Vista Way SW
Stepper Homes Ltd.: The Birch Falls, Mahogany, Private
WestView Builders Inc.: Lancaster, 423 Canals Blvd, Airdrie
Treehouse Developments Ltd.: The Broadview in Hillhurst, Private Best New Home — $550,000$619,999
CRYSTAL CREEK HOMES INC.: The Kingsley II, 182 Aspen Vista Way SW
Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.: The Roxbury in Westmere, 118 Stonemere Green
Baywest Homes Ltd.: Vivo Showhome, Harmony,15 Arnica View, Rocky View County
Shane Homes Ltd.: Tofino III, West Grove Point, 38 West Grove Point SW
O2 Developments: The Johns Residence in Mount Pleasant, Private Best New Home — $620,000$719,999
ASHTON LUXURY LIVING INC.: The Rosetree, in Rosemont, Private
Riverview Custom Homes Ltd.: Tree House, Private
Lupi Luxury Homes Inc.: The Van Walker, Private
Broadview Homes: The Richmond in Harmony, 57 Paintbrush Park, Springbank
Morrison Homes: The Vermont in Mahogany, Private Best New Home — $720,000$849,999
BROADVIEW HOMES: The Hugo in Harmony, 61 Paintbrush Park, Springbank
Broadview Homes: The Huntington in Harmony, 53 Paintbrush Park, Springbank
Castellano Custom Homes Inc.: The Castellano, Hillhurst, Private
Westview Builders Inc.: Arlington, 170 Aspen Vista Way SW
Madison Builders Inc.: Country Meadows, Private Best New Home — $850,000$999,999
TREEHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS LTD.: The Uptown in Altadore, Private
Alloy Homes Incorporated: Guitar House, Private
Baywest Homes: Cantata Showhome in Harmony, 7 Prairie Smoke Rise, Rocky View County
Brad-Mar Homes: Collingwood Residence, Private
Albi Homes, a division of Brookfield Residential: Wellington 5, 10 Aspen Summit Circle Best New Home — $1,000,000$1,499,999
ASTORIA HOMES LTD.: Private Residence-Rocky View County, Private
Trickle Creek Custom Homes: The Madeira in Watermark at Bearspaw, 16 Rockwater Way, Bearspaw
Lupi Luxury Homes Inc.: Private Residence, Watermark, Private
Morrison Homes: Monaco Showhome in Mahogany, 35 Mahogany Island SE
Albi Homes, a division of Brookfield Residential: Sorrento 2, 51 Auburn Sound Point Best New Home — $1,500,000$2,299,999
ULTIMA CUSTOM HOMES INC.: The Josephine, in Watermark, 38 Watermark Rd., Rocky View County
Wolf Custom Homes Ltd.: Capetown, 20 Rockwater Way Maillot Homes: McLeans, Private Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Khudabux Residence, Private
Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Rattai Residence, Private
Best New Home — $2,300,000 and over
MCKINLEY MASTERS: Cambrooke Woodlands, Private
Wolf Custom Homes Ltd.: Britannia, Private
McKinley Masters: Bearspaw Lodge, Private
Maillot Homes: Mount Royal Masterpiece, Private
Riverview Custom Homes Ltd.: Modern Family, Private
DEVELOPER AWARDS
Show Home Parade of the Year
HOPEWELL RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT LP: Mahogany Island
Brookfield Residential: Riverstone of Cranston
Brookfield Residential: Symons Gate
Tamani Communities: Riviera of Riversong Showhome Parade
Macdonald Development Corporation: Watermark at Bearspaw New Community of the Year BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL: Symons Gate Mattamy Homes: Southwinds New Community
Community of the Year – City of Calgary
WESTCREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.: Legacy, Calgary
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Mahogany Lakeside Living, Calgary
Qualico Communities: Evanston, Calgary
Brookfield Residential: Riverstone of Cranston, Calgary
Qualico Communities: Redstone, Calgary Community of the Year – Calgary Region
TAMANI COMMUNITIES: Riversong, Cochrane
La Vita Land Inc.: The Willows, Cochrane
La Vita Land Inc.: Fireside of Cochrane, Cochrane
Qualico Communities: Ravenswood, Airdrie
Mattamy Homes: Southwinds, Airdrie
PARTNER AWARDS
Supplier & Installer of Products WILDWOOD CABINETS Kingswood Interiors Ltd. Breckenridge Concrete, a division of Breckenridge Builders Ltd. United Drywall Ltd. Regal Shelf & Mirror, a division of Regal Building Materials Ltd. Supplier of Products
GIUSTI WALL TECH LTD., a division of Giusti Group of Companies
Star Building Materials (Alberta) Ltd.
Mountain View Building Materials Ltd. Integrity Building Products Inc. All Weather Windows Ltd. Supplier of Service ALBERTA ENGINEERING LTD. Avid Ratings Canada WesternOne Rentals & Supplies GP Inc.
RENOVATOR AWARDS
Best Home Renovation (with Addition) RENOVA LUXURY RENOVATIONS: Bayview Transformation Ultimate Renovations: Lake Bonavista Addition
Fire Ant Contracting Ltd.: Varsity Home Renovation
Astoria Projects, a division of Astoria Homes Ltd.: Springbank Renovation
Kurmak Builders Inc.: Kraminsky Home Best Home Renovation (without Addition)
MALBEC HOMES & RENOVATIONS INC.: Garden Crescent Renovation Kurmak Builders Inc.: Bint Home Hearth and Home Fireplace Specialties Ltd.: MacRobert Cornerstone Homes: Taylor Renovation Ultimate Renovations: Altadore Renovation Best Basement Renovation
ULTIMATE RENOVATIONS: Lake Fraser Basement Renovation
Renova Luxury Renovations: Hamptons Basement
New West Custom Homes and Renovations: Meyer’s Basement Renovation Best Kitchen Renovation — up to $89,999
RENOVA LUXURY RENOVATIONS: Scenic Acres Interior Improvement
Renova Luxury Renovations: Edgemont Interior Improvement
Ultimate Renovations: Chaparral Kitchen Renovation
Kon-Strux Developments Inc.: DeWinton Kitchen
Cornerstone Homes: Taylor Kitchen Renovation Best Kitchen Renovation — $90,000 and over
RENOVA LUXURY RENOVATIONS: Patterson Interior Improvement
Renova Luxury Renovations: Scenic Acres Transformation
Hearth and Home Fireplace Specialties Ltd.: MacRobert - Kitchen
Astoria Renovations, a division of Astoria Homes Ltd.: Springbank Kitchen Renovation
Fire Ant Contracting Ltd.: Varsity Kitchen Renovation Best Bathroom/Ensuite Renovation
KON-STRUX DEVELOPMENTS INC.: Moose Mountain Homes / Rochelle Lynne Design / Kon-strux Developments — Log Cabin Bathroom
Kon-Strux Developments Inc.: Moose Mountain Homes / Rochelle Lynne Design / Kon-strux Developments — Log Cabin Guest Ensuite
Ultimate Renovations: Mckenzie
Lake Ensuite
Astoria Renovations, a division of Astoria Homes Ltd.: Davidson Ensuite Renovation
Kurmak Builders Inc.: Harvest Hills Ensuite Best Renovator’s Choice Renovation
KON-STRUX DEVELOPMENTS INC.: Moose Mountain Homes / Rochelle Lynne Design / Kon-strux Developments — Log Cabin Exterior
Ashton Luxury Living Inc. Country Hills Estates Renovation
Kon-Strux Developments Inc.: Lake Chaparral Outdoor Living Area
Renova Luxury Renovations: Elgin Lower Level
Astoria Renovations, a division of Astoria Homes Ltd.: Rockyview Rear Deck
ADVERTISING & MARKETING AWARDS Best Billboard
BROOKFIELD RESIDENTIAL: Auburn Bay Red Chair
Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Best Billboard — Triple Car Bus Poster
Avi Urban, a division of Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.: Duke at Mission Touch screen
Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Best Billboard — Triple Car Seventy Poster
Morrison Homes: Transit Shelter Best Brochure
JAYMAN BUILT: Jayman Design Centre Brochure
Lux Windows and Glass Ltd.: Lux Brochure
CUE Creative Services Ltd.: Studio Brochure
CUE Creative Services Ltd.: Max Executive Brochure
Qualex-Landmark Union Inc.: Park Point Brochure Best Direct Mail Piece
ICON STONE & TILE: INSTANT SUCCESS PILLS
Brookfield Residential: Auburn Bay 10th Anniversary La Vita Land Inc.: Fireside BBQ Icon Stone & Tile: Slump Buster Pills United Drywall Ltd.: Dustin Best Moving Media LUX WINDOWS & GLASS LTD.: Call Me Avi Urban, a division of Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.: Jack James Partnership
Bucci Developments Ltd.: #BuccilovesBridgeland — OEB Pay It Forward
PinkWood Ltd.: Pinkwood Safejoist How it’s made
Morrison Homes: Home is where the
heart is Best Print Ad
M2i DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: SoBow — Two Storey Living, One Storey Price
La Vita Land Inc.: Willows Grand Opening Ad
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Chalet No6 — Meet the Perfect Fit Morrison Homes: Fine Dining Print Ad Lux Windows & Glass Ltd.: Love Your Lux Best Audio Media
QUALICO COMMUNITIES: Evanston — Childhood Home — From the 400s
Jayman Built: Jayman Built 35 year Anniversary Radio
Trico Homes: Homeownership Like a Boss
Douglas Homes Ltd.: Matthew Ponders
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Imagine Life Best Website
HERITAGE POINTE PROPERTIES, a division of Upper Lakes Group Inc.: Liveatartesia.com
ALBI Homes, a division of Brookfield Residential: Albi Homes Website Refresh Truman Homes: Orchard Sky Renova Luxury Renovations Ltd.: Remodeling from Top to Bottom
Lux Windows & Glass Ltd.: Lux Website
Janine Coughlin Marketing Campaign of the Year
AVI URBAN, a division of Homes By Avi (Canada) Ltd.: Duke at Mission Campaign
Brookfield Residential: Auburn Bay 10th Anniversary Brookfield Residential: Symons Gate Homes by Avi (Canada) Ltd.: 2015 Stampede Rotary Dream Home
Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Triple Car Garage Collection — What will you do with your Xtra Space? Best Online Campaign of the Year
HOMES BY AVI (CANADA) LTD.: 2015 Stampede Rotary Dream Home
Homes by Avi (Canada) Ltd.: Did you know?
Hopewell Residential Management LP: Best New Home Prices of the Year
Heritage Pointe Properties, a division of Upper Lakes Group Inc.: A Glimpse of the Good Life
Heritage Pointe Properties, a division of Upper Lakes Group Inc.: Designing Artesia
INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Best Innovation: Idea/Product
DURABUILT WINDOWS & DOORS INC.: Durabuilt’s Alpha Series
All Weather Windows: All Weather Windows Renolit
CustomerInsight Inc.: CustomerConnect/ 360home
Brad Remington Homes (2010) Ltd.: Interactive Presentation Centre
Ceiltrim Inc.: Introducing CEILTRIM Inc.
SALES ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Sales Team of the Year, Single Family
MATTAMY HOMES: Breann Kostrosky, Stefen Vavrek, Dipali Damji, Aleaha Cole — Cityscape
Mattamy Homes: Paula Roughton, Trish Braun, Jesse-Ann Socchia, Steven Joseph — Southwinds
Shane Homes Ltd.: Deb Geary, Jamie Ivey — Nolan Hill
Morrison Homes: Ruth Dutton, Neil Dutton — Mahogany
Genesis Builders Group Inc.: Gertrude Crawford — Saddlestone
Brookfield Residential: Mary Merhi, Liz Mansfield, Dejan Savic — Auburn Bay
Jayman Built: Grant Aberdeen, Mike Luciuk — Auburn Bay
Cardel Homes Inc.: Paul King, Tracie Sartori, Kathy Stillie — Walden
Jayman Built: Jennifer Underwood, Jenny Mak — Mahogany
Brookfield Residential: Karen MacPhee, Mike McTavish — Cranston Sales Team of the Year, Multi-Family
CARLISLE GROUP: Jim Bryce, Rhishi Patel, John O’Connor, Christophir Randal, Patricia Mackay — Legacy Gate
Brad Remington Homes: Bryan Logel, Sandy Scarse, Jennifer Pelletier, Margie Vivian, Sarah Boyce, Vivian Lee — Copperfield
PMA Brethour Realty Group: Lisa Mundell-Lawrence, Michelle Peesker, Jillian Dickson, Stacie Zbrodoff — East Village
Brookfield Residential: Karen MacPhee Pierre Girard — Auburn Bay
Jayman Modus, a division Jayman Built: Sandy Perron, Cara Underwood — Mahogany
Remington Development Corporation: Julie Seidel, Angie Herback, Sandra Wiebe — Quarry Park
Cardel Lifestyles, a division of Cardel Homes Inc.: Reilly LePage, Diane Harland — Auburn Bay
Brookfield Residential: Lori NobleMilne Brittany Andrewjcin — Mckenzie Towne
Avi Urban, a division of Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc.: Kassandra Morency, Tara Nini, Nik Roughton — Auburn Bay
M2i Development Corporation: David Frid, Monika Blachut, Mckayla Toews — SoBow
SALES & INFORMATION CENTRE AWARDS
Best Sales & Information Centre — Attached
ALBI HOMES LTD.: Auburn Bay Sales Centre, Calgary
Baywest Homes Ltd.: Baywest Sales Centre in Harmony, Rocky View County
Astoria Homes Ltd.: The Montebello at Watermark, Bearspaw
Albi Homes Ltd.: Artesia Sales Centre, DeWinton
Calbridge Homes Ltd.: Mahogany Island, Calgary Best Sales & Information Centre — Detached
HOPEWELL RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT LP: Sandgate Presentation Centre, Calgary
Bucci Developments Ltd.: Radius by Bucci Information Centre — Detached, Calgary
Genesis Builders Group Inc.: Newport Sales Centre, Calgary
Qualex-Landmark Union Inc.: Park Point Sales Centre, Calgary
Excel Homes: Excel Presentation Centre — Walden, Calgary