Calgary companies win big at annual CHBA gala
The winners of the 2024 National Awards for Housing Excellence were announced by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association at a gala event held May 10 in Saint John, N.B., during CHBA’S Home Building Week in Canada. For all the winners, go to chba.ca
New homebuilders and renovators, community developers and industry partners from across the country raised a glass to another successful year at the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence gala held May 10 in Saint John, N.B. None raised them higher than lucky CHBA members from Calgary who dominated the night’s top honours, capturing two of the three major awards.
In a tie, Jayman Built and Douglas Homes were chosen above all other national entries for the distinguished Design Excellence Award with superior cumulative results in the new homes and new homes spaces categories. In 2023, Jayman Calgary won this award in a three-way tie, which included its Edmonton division. Jayman Calgary has now received this national honour three years in a row. The builder also received the nod for Best Attached Low-rise Home 1,500 to 1,800 square feet for the Brook floor plan in the Streams of Lake Mahogany.
Locally, the dust hasn’t settled on the seven trophies Jayman received in April at the Building Industry and Land Development Association Calgary Region Awards, which included Builder of the Year, Large Volume Single-family Home.
On the national stage, co-winner Douglas Homes scored just as many cumulative points and, in addition, picked up Best Entry-level Home for its Cambridge model home. This achievement came after great success at the BILDCR Awards with three first place finishes in the Best Single Family Home category.
The Renovation Excellence Award went to veteran award winner Ultimate Renovations with an excellent showing in three of the five categories in which they were finalists. That included Best Kitchen Renovation under $70,000, Best Bathroom Renovation and Best Basement Renovation. Each of these projects also won local BILD Awards in their categories.
The third major award was for Marketing Excellence, presented to Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media in Toronto.
More than 900 entries in 48 categories were submitted, making 2024 a record-breaking year for entries. Nearly 300 volunteer industry experts countrywide faced some tough choices as they selected the finalists and winners.
A relatively new Calgary company, Calgreen Homes, won Best Whole Home Renovation in the $500,001 to $800,000 category for a major renovation in Capitol Hill.
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Marketing Excellence Award
■ Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media, Toronto, Ont.
Renovation Excellence Award
■ Ultimate Renovations, Calgary
Design Excellence Award (tie)
■ Douglas Homes, Calgary ■ Jayman Built, Calgary
MARKETING AWARDS
Best Signage
■ HIP Developments Inc., Cambridge, Ont.: Strata Condos with Pureblink
Best Brochure/kit
■ EMBLEM Developments Inc., Toronto, Ont.: Allure with The Brand Factory, Arcadis IBI Group Best Website
■ Everglade Development, Richmond, B.C.: Oakhaus - 20 Townhomes by Oakridge with Cynthia Florano Design
Best Digital Advertising Campaign
■ Branthaven Homes, Burlington, Ont.: West&post
Best Print Ad
■ Activa, Waterloo, Ont.: Fur Kids Love Activa Energy Efficient Homes
Best Virtual Tour Experience
■ Tridel, Toronto: Harbourwalk with II By IV Design, Pureblink, and The Brand Factory
Best Sales Office
■ Byburnac, Toronto: The Bedford with The Brand Factory
Best Short Video (under 45 seconds)
■ Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media, Toronto: BLVD Q
Best Long Video (45 seconds and longer)
■ Stranville Living, Lethbridge: Who Deserves Better?
Best Interior Decorating (Model/ Showhome)
■ Haven & Co., Saskatoon, Sask.: Lakehouse
Best Renderings
■ Cielle Properties Inc., Vancouver: Rundle Park
Best Branding and Identity
■ Byburnac, Toronto: The Bedford with The Brand Factory
RENOVATION AWARDS Best Kitchen Renovation under $70,000
■ Ultimate Renovations, Calgary: Woodbine Elegance
Best Kitchen Renovation $70,000-$100,000
■ Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver: Zephyr
Best Kitchen Renovation over $100,000
■ BRIKS Design Build Group, Toronto: Chef ’s Haven
Best Bathroom Renovation
■ Ultimate Renovations, Calgary: Sovereign Spa Symphony
Best Basement Renovation
■ Ultimate Renovations, Calgary: Sovereign Splendor
Best Exterior Renovation
■ Vision Pacific Contracting Ltd., Whistler, B.C.: Mountain Haven
Best Single Room Renovation
West of Main, Ottawa: Good Vibes House
Best Whole Home Renovation under $200,000
■ CADO Developments Inc., Lethbridge: 13th Street Home Remodel
Best Whole Home Renovation $200,000 - $300,000
■ Benjamin Matthew Contracting Ltd., Edmonton: River Valley Revival