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These awards recognize the highest-performing trades members. 

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These awards recognize the highest-performing builders, trades, suppliers and professional service members. 

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Criteria

Description

These awards recognize the highest-performing builders, trades, suppliers and professional service members. 

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Recognizes a builder that demonstrates strong project design, customer experience, industry relationships and safety leadership. The entrant must submit at least one eligible New Home Design entry and complete the customer, relationship and safety assessments. 

Builder of the Year does not require a separate nomination or written narrative. Eligible builders are automatically entered after submitting at least one eligible New Home Design entry and completing the required assessment components

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Recognizes a renovator that demonstrates strong project results, customer experience, industry relationships and safety leadership. The entrant must submit at least one eligible Renovated Kitchen or Renovation Overall entry and complete the customer, relationship and safety assessments. 

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Recognizes excellence in the design and execution of ensuites in new home construction.

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Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation. Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

One integrated written submission of no more than 500 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than two minutes

Signed Homeowner Waiver Form if currently occupied - Found Here

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Recognizes excellence in the design and execution of kitchens in new home construction.

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Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation. Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

One integrated written submission of no more than 500 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than two minutes

Signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the feature is in a renovated space - Found Here

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Represents the Best Special Feature in a new or renovated home. (ex: fireplace mantle, kid's climbing wall, hood fan). It is not a full-room category.

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Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation. Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

·One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

·A Homeowner Waiver is required for a renovated space. - Found Here

Outdoor Space is removed.

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Recognizes an outstanding residential neighbourhood that demonstrates thoughtful planning, quality implementation and a positive contribution to the people and community it serves.

The award recognizes the member responsible for bringing the neighbourhood to life through its design, execution, industry relationships and ongoing development.

The neighbourhood does not need to be fully built out. New, established and multi-phase neighbourhoods are eligible where meaningful development actuvity or progress occurred during the qualifying period.

Requirements

A neighbourhood overview of no more than 150 words identifying:

o The neighbourhood name and location.

o The member responsible for the development.

o The current stage or phase of development.

o The work completed during the qualifying period.

o The intended residents or housing needs addressed.

o Whether the neighbourhood is sufficiently occupied to participate in the Resident Experience survey.

One response to each juried criterion, with each response limited to 150 words. Entrants should use specific examples but are not required to provide a separate written narrative for every feature referenced.

One neighbourhood plan or site map in PDF format showing:

o The overall neighbourhood layout.

o The area or phases included in the entry.

o Key streets, pathways, amenities and public spaces.

An existing development, planning or marketing map may be used. A new plan does not need to be created specifically for the award.

Minimum of 10 high-quality, public-use photographs. Photographs should collectively show the neighbourhood at its current stage and may include:

o Representative streetscapes and housing types.

o Entrances, landscaping and neighbourhood identity.

o Parks, pathways, gathering spaces or amenities.

o Connections between different areas of the neighbourhood.

o Features completed during the qualifying period.

Optional supporting document of no more than three pages. Supporting documentation should only be included where it helps verify information in the submission and may include excerpts from architectural guidelines, phasing information, amenity plans or evidence of community benefits. A supporting document is not required.

Optional professionally produced promotional video of no more than two minutes. The video should provide a concise visual overview of the neighbourhood. It will be considered with the written responses, photographs and neighbourhood plan but will not be judged on production quality.

For sufficiently occupied neighbourhoods, the entrant must provide the neighbourhood name, eligible geographic boundaries and any information BILD requires to create the resident survey. BILD will administer the survey, verify eligible responses and calculate the Resident Experience score.

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Represents best combination of verified energy performance, effective systems, and a marketable homeowner experience.

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Minimum of 5 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

Technical claims must be supported by EnerGuide, blower-door or other relevant documentation.

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Awarded to a company that has demonstrated qualities of compassion and service to either one organization or a variety of volunteer activities in one year.

The company cannot receive monetary benefit for the charitable activities/events/services listed on the application. Cash or product donation will not be considered for this award.

This award is for an initiative that your company and staff have actively been involved in. The same event cannot win two years in a row.

For example, if it is an annual event, it cannot win the award in back to back award seasons.

An entry in this category is required for the Builder of the Year, Custom Builder of the Year, and Renovator of the Year.

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Recognizes an individual in the first five years of their residential construction career who is already demonstrating leadership, initiative, strong character and a positive influence in their workplace, industry, and/or community.

• Peer nomination only. Self-nomination is not permitted.

• A nomination may be submitted by someone from the nominee's company or by another BILD member. Please indicate if you would like the nomination to be anonymous.

• No entry fee is charged.

• The nominee must accept the nomination before it proceeds to judging.

• Examples may come from the nominee's professional work, industry involvement, volunteer service, community contribution or personal actions that demonstrate leadership and character.

• Any personal or sensitive information should only be included with the nominee's permission.

Requirements

Completed nominator form and responses to each judging criterion.

Confirmation that the nominee is within the first five years of a residential construction career.

Name and contact information for one person BILD may contact to verify information in the nomination.

Optional entrant-produced video of no more than two minutes. The video may support the nomination by showing the nominee's leadership, character, contribution or impact. It may not be professionally produced or created by artificial intelligence. Production quality will not be scored.

Optional supporting document of no more than three pages. Supporting documentation should directly verify information in the nomination and may include a letter of support, initiative summary, volunteer or community record, training record, published article, recognition received or evidence of results.

Nominee acceptance and confirmation that the submitted information is accurate and that permission has been provided for any personal information included in the nomination.

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Recognizes an individual whose sustained leadership, expertise, character and service have positively influenced the residential construction industry, their workplace and/or the broader community.

• Peer nomination only. Self-nomination is not permitted.

• A nomination may be submitted by someone from the nominee's company or by another BILD member.

• No entry fee is charged.

• The nominee must accept the nomination before it proceeds to judging.

• Examples may come from the nominee's professional work, industry involvement, volunteer service, community contribution or personal actions that demonstrate leadership and character.

• Any personal or sensitive information should only be included with the nominee's permission.

Requirements

• Completed nomination form and responses to each judging criterion.
• Name and contact information for one person BILD may contact to verify information in the nomination.
• Optional entrant-produced video of no more than two minutes. The video may support the nomination by showing the nominee's leadership, character, contribution or impact. It may not be professionally produced or created by artificial intelligence. Production quality will not be scored.

• Optional supporting document of no more than three pages. Supporting documentation should directly verify information in the nomination and may include a letter of support, initiative summary, mentorship or workforce-development material, volunteer or community record, published article, recognition received or evidence of results.

• Nominee acceptance and confirmation that the submitted information is accurate and that permission has been provided for any personal information included in the nomination.

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Recognizes a member company that demonstrates strong safety leadership, effective workplace practices and an ongoing commitment to improving the physical and psychological well-being of workers.

This award replaces the former Builder Safety and Trade/Supplier Safety awards.

*NOTE*

COR and SECOR is not an eligibility requirement. A nominee without certification assessment, and the resulting score feeds the applicable Apex calculation.

A company does not need to be nominated for Safety Leadership to qualify for an Apex award. Builder of the Year, Trade and Supplier entrants complete the same safety assessments, and the resulting score feeds the applicable Apex Calculation.

Requirements

Peer nomination only. Self-nomination is not permitted.

• Completed nominator form with specific examples explaining why the nominee demonstrates exceptional safety leadership.
• After accepting the nomination, the nominee pays the entry fee and completes the required forms provided by BILD.
• The Nominee's form must be completed or approved by the nominee's safety coordinator, safety leader or manager.
• The nominee must provide its current WCB Employer Premium Rate Statement and indicate whether it was under WCB Employer Review during the eligibility period.
• Proof of a current COR or SECOR may be submitted where held. COR or SECOR is not required for eligibility.
• Companies operating under one safety program or managed by one primary safety contact must enter collectively. WCB information must be provided for each included company and will be considered together.
• Names and contact information for the customer survey Trades Suppliers Personal Services excel form

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Recognizes a member company that actively contributes time, expertise and employee participation to address a demonstrated community need.

Community event is combined into this award

Requirements

Responses to each judging criterion, with each response limited to 150 words.

Minimum of 4 high-quality, public-use photographs.

Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

Supporting evidence that verifies the need addressed, actions taken, participation and results described in the submission.

Optional professionally produced promotional video of no more than two minutes. The video should provide a concise visual overview of the initiative and will be considered with the written responses and supporting evidence.

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Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

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Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

Description

Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

Description

Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

Description

Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

Description

Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

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Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

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Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

Criteria

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Represents the best in layout, design, and innovation in single family construction.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A simple floor plan is required. Entry in one New Home Design award is required for Builder of the Year.

A signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the home is owner occupied. Found Here

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Represents the best in layout, design, and style in an individual duplex, townhouse, row-house, apartment or condominium unit sharing at least one common wall.

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Minimum of 5 high-quality photographs showing the unit and the spaces or details discussed in the submission.

A simple floor plan is required. Multi-Family Overall Complex is removed.

Signed Homeowner Waiver Form if the unit is owner occupied. Found Here?

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Recognizes an outstanding kitchen renovation that improves function, design and the use of an existing space.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation.
Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

One integrated written submission of no more than 500 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than two minutes.

A signed Homeowner Waiver - Found Here

Before-and-after photographs are required.

Renovated Bathroom, Basement, Exterior, Addition and Renovators Choice are removed.

Criteria

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Projects must involve more than one room and may include interior and exterior work, reconfiguration or an addition.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 high-quality photographs for marketing, the website gallery and the awards presentation. Additional judging photographs may be submitted where permitted in Awardify.

One integrated written submission of no more than 750 words addressing all judging criteria and/or one entrant-produced video of no more than five minutes.

A signed Homeowner Waiver - Found Here?

Before-and-after photographs are required.

Renovated Bathroom, Basement, Exterior, Addition and Renovators Choice are removed.

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