Oshawa – March 23, 2023 – The Durham Region Home Builders’ Association (DRHBA) has released the finalists for the 2023 Awards of Excellence. This year, DRHBA had over 100 entries and judges from across Canada have scored the submissions and chosen this year’s winners.
These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in new homes, home renovations, innovative technology and construction, outstanding presentation, and marketing of projects within Durham Region.
Please join us in person for this year’s Awards of Excellence ceremony! DRHBA will be hosting the in-person gala on Thursday, May 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the Towneplace Suites by Marriott, located at 1011 Bloor Street East in Oshawa. Please click here [hyperlink to be added] to purchase your tickets. Don’t delay – ticket sales close on April 14, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding DRHBA’s Awards of Excellence, please contact Stacey at s.hawkins@drhba.com or 905-579-8080 ext. 2.
This year’s finalists include:
Sales & Marketing Finalists
Excellence in Digital Advertisement
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT
Excellence in Interior Decorating
- Atria Development – 80 Bond Suite F1
- In2ition Realty – The Grand at Universal City
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Whitby Manor Model Home
Excellence in Logo Design
- COOLAID Studios – Trulife - Whitby Grove
- Jeffery Homes – VIEWS by Jeffery Homes
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT
Excellence in New Homes Sales Office
- In2ition Realty – The Grand at Universal City
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony
- Tribute Communities - VUPOINT
Excellence in Sales Brochure Design
- Atria Development – 80 Bond Marketing Brochure
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Whitby Manor
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT
Excellence in Signage
- Esquire Homes – Meadowtowns
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Whitby Manor
Excellence in Social Media
- Atria Development – 80 Bond
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT
Excellence in Website Design
- Atria Development – 80 Bond Website
- COOLAID Studios – Trulife – Whitby Grove Website
- Tribute Communities – Tribute Communities
Finalists – New Home Design - Custom
Excellence in Custom Built Bathroom Design
- A&R Development Group Ltd. – Rosebank Custom Build
- Ian Robertson Design – Montgomery Farmhouse
Excellence in Custom Built Home Under 3,500 sq.ft.
- Andelwood Homes – The Andorra
- Construct & Conserve Building Inc. – Charles Tilley Custom Home – credit to: Cassidy + Company and Fourteen Estates
- Jeffery Homes – Somerville Residence
Excellence in Custom Built Homes Over 3,501 sq.ft.
- A&R Development Group Ltd. – Rosebank Custom Build
- LCM Project Management & General Contracting – Mellings Masterpiece
Excellence in Custom Built Kitchen Design
- A&R Development Group Ltd. – Rosebank Custom Build
- Ian Robertson Design – Island for Days
Finalists – New Home Design – Production
Excellence in Back-to-Back Townhome
- Cassidy + Company – The Acadia – credit to: The Sorbara Group
- Cassidy + Company – The Dryden – credit to: The Sorbara Group
- Cassidy + Company – The Sussex – credit to: The Sorbara Group
Excellence in Building Design (Mid-Rise & High-Rise)
- Atria Development – 80 Bond Building Design – credit to: WSP Canada Inc.
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT
Excellence in Multi-Unit Suite Design
- To be revealed at the Awards
Excellence in Production Built Bathroom Design
- To be revealed at the Awards
Excellence in Production Built Home Under 2,000 sq.ft.
- Cassidy + Company – The Homewood – credit to: Delpark Homes
- Cassidy + Company – The Talbot – credit to: Delpark Homes
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony - credit to: RN Design
Excellence in Production Built Home 2,001 – 3,000 sq.ft.
- Cassidy + Company – The Pernhill – credit to: Delpark Homes
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Lot 12 Subdivision Home
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony – credit to: RN Design
Excellence in Production Built Home 3,001 – 4,000 sq.ft.
- Construct & Conserve Building Inc. – Pogmore Residence – credit to: Cassidy + Company
- Holland Homes – 777 Adelaide
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony – credit to: RN Design
Excellence in Production Built Kitchen Design
- Holland Homes – 777 Adelaide
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Lot 12 Kitchen
- Khanani Developments Inc. – Lot 3 Kitchen
Excellence in Semi-Detached or Townhome under 2,000 sq.ft.
- Coughlan Homes – The Ess
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony – credit to: RN Design
Excellence in Semi-Detached or Townhome Over 2,000 sq.ft.
- Coughlan Homes – The Wick
- Holland Homes – 132 A/B Elgin
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony – credit to: RN Design
Finalists – RenoMark Home Renovator Awards
Excellence in Bathroom Renovation
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Coronation
- Wiltshire Homes – Project Elle Bathroom Renovation
Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition Over $250,001
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Coronation
- Kooger Construction – In-Law Suite
- Paradisaic Building Group – Courtice Home Transformation
Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition Under $250,000
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Palace
- Wiltshire Homes – Project Elle Renovation and Addition
Excellence in Kitchen Renovation
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Coronation
- Kooger Construction – Project 51
- Paradisaic Building Group – Whitby Kitchen Transformation
Excellence in Unique Space
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Camber
- Accubuilt Construction Ltd. – Solina
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Excellence in Training & Development
- Brookfield Residential
- Tribute Communities
Innovation of the Year
- Render Developments – Northwood Tour
- Uplynk – The Uplynk Alexa Home
Sales Team of the Year
- In2ition Realty – In2ition Realty for The Grand at Universal City Condos
- PMA Brethour Real Estate Corporation Inc. – Sorbara – Homeward Hills – Christine Doan & Susan Mazzotta-Dennehy
- Tribute Communities – VUPOINT – Rhonda Simcoe, Julie Corby & Dina Poulos
Supplier of the Year
- To be revealed at the Awards
Trade of the Year
- To be revealed at the Awards
Renovator of the Year
- To be revealed at the Awards
Corporate Citizenship
- Brookfield Residential
- Minto Communities
- Tribute Communities
Community of the Year
- Coughlan Homes – Enclave
- Minto Communities – The Heights of Harmony – credit to: RN Design
- Tribute Communities – U.C./U.C. Towns/U.C. Towers
Green Builder of the Year
- Brookfield Residential – credit to: Cassidy + Company
- Minto Communities
Builder of the Year – Small Volume
- To be revealed at the Awards
Builder of the Year – Large Volume
- Coughlan Homes
- Minto Communities
- Tribute Communities
