BILD awards return to in-person celebration

Winners crowned in 23 categories

Every year, I look forward to BILD’S Renovation and Custom Home Awards, which recognize our Renomark members for their quality of work, innovation, customer service and industry leadership. This year’s awards were particularly memorable, because after a two-year hiatus, we were able to celebrate in person, on Friday at the National Home Show.

For this year’s awards, we received 82 submissions in 23 categories, which included Best Overall Renovation, Best Overall Space Renovation, Best Overall Custom Home and the coveted Renovator of the Year award. Submissions were evaluated by 18 industry professionals from across Canada.

Golden Bee Homes was named both Renovator of the Year and Custom Home Builder of the Year, for its commitment to customer service, professionalism and quality workmanship, and its ability to establish trust for the renovation industry.

Clients spoke highly of Golden Bee Homes. Those who have worked with the custom luxury home builder and renovator were impressed with its collaborative approach, open communication and ability to go above and beyond to deliver an outstanding project.

Wallzcorp won the awards for Best Overall Custom Home and Best Custom Home $1 Million –$2 Million. The company also captured the award for Best Basement Renovation Under $125,000. Eurodale Design + Build received the awards for Best Overall Renovation and Best Renovation (With Addition) Under $500,000.

Most Unique Personalization of Space was awarded to Lifestyles by Barons. It was the second year in a row the company took home this award, which recognizes the most creative and innovative adaptation of existing space to suit the lifestyle and demands of the homeowners. For the same project, the company also received the awards for Best Basement Renovation Over $125,000 and Best Innovative Renovation.

Binns Kitchen + Bath Design accepted the awards for Best Washroom Renovation and Best Overall Space Renovation. Alair Homes captured the awards for Best Custom Home Washroom and Best Custom Home Kitchen. MGB Construction Building Group took home the awards for Best Condominium Renovation Over $200,000 and Best Kitchen Renovation Over $100,000, while Menatwork Design Build received the awards for Best Kitchen Renovation Under $100,000 and Best Exterior Home Renovation. Profile Custom Homes walked away with the award for Best Custom Home Over $2 Million.to see a complete list of winners, visit www.renoawards.ca.

The winners of this year’s Renovation and Custom Home Awards are excellent examples of the quality of work, customer service, creativity and integrity that homeowners can expect when they work with a Renomark member. Find a Renomark renovator at www. renomark.ca.

Many of our Renomark members are among the exhibitors at the National Home Show, which runs until 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Enercare Centre. You will recognize them by the Renomark logo in front of their booths. You can also bring your renovation ideas, pictures and floor plans to the Destination Renovation exhibit, where Renomark renovators are offering free 15-minute renovation consultations.

Get your tickets at www.nationalhomeshow.com.

Dave Wilkes is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the voice of the home building, land development and professional renovation industry in the GTA. For the latest industry news and new home data, follow BILD on Twitter, @bildgta, or visit www.bildgta.ca