What are the benefits of entering?

All entrants will be recognized at the Annual Awards Gala, and through social media, print and radio prior to the Gala. Your entry will be visible on the awards website and marketed to the public. Also, by entering, you show support for the industry and your pride in being recognized for your work.

What do I get if I win?

Aside from all the benefits listed above, and the award itself, you'll be honoured at our annual Awards of Excellence in Housing Gala. You will receive a winner's logo that you can use for marketing your achievement. BILD Lethbridge will also spotlight the winners on their social media, in print and on the radio.

What if I'm the only entrant in a category?

If you are the only entrant in a single-family home category, we may combine the categories to accommodate. If you are the only entrant in a category that cannot be combined, you will need to meet or exceed a minimum score to be eligible to win the award.

Is the judging fair?

Yes, each entry is judged independently based on the information provided in the entry. Individual entry scores are then used to select the category winner.

Who are the judges?

Our judges are CHBA National members who are passionate industry experts from all over the country.

Why do I have to submit writing along with my pictures?

Highlighting the important points of your entry can be the deciding factor between your entry or another entry winning the category. Sometimes when we upload our pictures, we think they speak for themselves and highlight all the key features, but the judge may overlook your traditional outdoor pizza oven, if it's just one aspect of a photo, and not the main focus of the photo.

I'm having trouble with the online entry platform, what do I do?

Please contact the office at 403-328-2288 or membership@BILDLethbridge.ca; we'll support you through the process.

I'm a general BILD member in trades, which categories can I enter?

You can enter the Best Overall Marketing, Community Involvement, the Trade/Supplier Safety, and the Best Trade categories. Also, make sure to view the categories before you enter, depending on the work you do, you may be eligible to enter additional categories.

I'm a general BILD member supplier, which categories can I enter?

You can enter the Best Retail Showroom, the Best Overall Marketing, Community Involvement, the Trade/Supplier Safety, and the Best Supplier categories. Also, make sure to view the categories before you enter, depending on the work you do, you may be eligible to enter additional categories.

I'm a renovator general BILD member, which categories can I enter?

You can enter the Best Outdoor Space, Best Special Feature, Community Involvement, Best Overall Marketing, the Best Renovated Kitchen, the Best Renovated Bathroom, the Best Renovated Basement, the Best Renovated Exterior, the Best Renovated Addition, the Best Renovation Overall, the Renovator's Choice, and the Renovator of the Year categories. Also, make sure to view the categories before you enter, depending on the work you do, you may be eligible to enter additional categories.

I'm a Developer BILD member, which categories can I enter?

You can enter the Best Development of the Year, the Best Community Event, Community Involvement, and the Best Overall Marketing categories. Also, make sure to view the categories before you enter, depending on the work you do, you may be eligible to enter additional categories.

I'm a Builder BILD member, which categories can I enter?

You can enter the Single Family New Home Design, the Multi-family Unit and Overall Complex Design, the Energy Efficient New Home Design, the Best Overall Marketing, the Best Kitchen, the Best Ensuite, Builder's Choice, the Best Outdoor Space, Best Special Feature, Community Involvement, the Builder Safety, and the Builder of the Year/Custom Builder of the Year categories. Also, make sure to view the categories before you enter, depending on the work you do, you may be eligible to enter additional categories.

How do I create an account?

Click here to find the "create account" form. Fill in your name, contact information, and email and password, and you're set! When you sign up, you'll be logged in automatically and can start creating your entries right away.

Where do I go to submit entries?

When you first log into your account, you'll see a "Start a new entry" form. Simply choose which category you want to enter, give your entry a title, and click the "Start" button. In the form that loads, you will find all the information you need in order to submit an entry to your selected category. You don't have to complete your entry all in one sitting. Hit the "Save" button any time, and come back to it later. Your submitted entry can be edited until the deadline passes. 

Can I make changes to my entry after I've submitted it?

Yes, you can continue to edit your entries until the submission deadline. After the deadline, you will be able to view your entries, but the editing controls will be disabled.

How do I pay?

BILD Lethbridge will invoice for all payments required. 

Do I need any kind of special software to make my entries?

This awards system is entirely web-based. You can create your entries on your phone, iPad, laptop, or any computer. All you need is a browser.

How do you protect my information?

Your account is protected by industry-leading 4096-bit encryption, and the entire system is backed up every day.