OHBA Announces 2017 Awards of Distinction Winners

NIAGARA FALLS, ON, Sept. 26, 2017 /CNW/ - For the second year in a row, Tridel earned the title of 2017 Ontario Home Builder of the Year, awarded by the Ontario Home Builders' Association (OHBA) at the association's annual conference at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort. Based in Toronto, Tridel demonstrated excellence not only in building design and customer service, but also in their commitment to innovative, sustainable building. Tridel has played a leadership role through provincial stakeholder engagement and piloting various initiatives to push the envelope in resilient buildings, such as SMART technology and Net-Zero Energy dwelling. Beyond the four walls, Tridel also continues to support and empower social and environmental change. This change is achieved through programs that enable youth to pursue an education in the trades, fundraising and getting involved with several charities that improve the quality of life in many communities, and utilizing vacant parts of development sites to harness urban agricultural opportunities.

OHBA also recognized Eurodale Developments as the 2017 Ontario Renovator of the Year. The Toronto-based company demonstrated effective sales and marketing programs beyond advertising. Eurodale engages and builds meaningful relationships while utilizing creative content to educate, inspire and delight clients. With a background in television media, Eurodale co-owners Brendan Charters and Jim Cunningham have leveraged their reputations to build a respected brand of quality at Eurodale. Taking a holistic approach to renovation, Eurodale has enjoyed success in balancing efficiency, health and aesthetics in their buildings to generate a net-positive return and reduce the home's carbon footprint. Eurodale also demonstrated industry support and in the community by participating for six consecutive years in BILD's Race for Humanity, directing volunteers and continually supporting Habitat for Humanity and major association charitable events, and lecturing in post-secondary classrooms.

Both Ontario Builder and Renovator of the Year Awards are presented to companies that demonstrate outstanding professionalism and integrity within their business, industry and community. They are part of the Prestige awards category, and Prestige award finalists scored consistently high marks from judges throughout the competition categories, while the People's Choice Award is voted in by the general public.

The 2017 Prestige Award winners also include:

Project of the Year - Low Rise: Doug Tarry Homes for HOPE, St. Thomas
Project of the Year - High or Mid-Rise: Spallacci Homes for 101 LOCKE, Hamilton
People's Choice Award - Losani Homes for Central Park, Hamilton

The 2017 Awards of Distinction celebrate excellence in building, renovation design, sales and marketing in the homebuilding industry. The complete list of winners is available on the following pages and online ohbaaod.ca/winners.php.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Most Outstanding Production Built Home (One storey)

Rinaldi Homes for: Carrier Residence – Fonthill
(credit to: Artcraft Kitchens, Aristocrat Floors, St.Catharines Building Supply, Gibbys Electronic Supermarket)

Most Outstanding Production Built Home (Two storeys up to 2500 sq. ft.)

BK Cornerstone Design Build Ltd. for: Fairview Estates Phase 2 "Fairmont" – LaSalle
(credit to: Philip Fernandes Designs)

Most Outstanding Production Built Home (Two storeys 2501 sq. ft. and over)

Fusion Homes for: Solterra "The Belvoir" – Guelph

Most Outstanding Attached Multi-Unit Home (semi/town home/stacked)

Rinaldi Homes for: Entertainment Central – Niagara Falls
(credit to: Artcraft Kitchens, Aristocrat Floors, St. Catharines Building Supply)

Most Outstanding Custom Home (Up to 3000 sq. ft.)

Art House Developments for: Grand/View – Ottawa

Most Outstanding Custom Home (3001-5000 sq. ft.)

RND Construction for: Revelstoke Drive – Ottawa
(credit to: Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc)

Most Outstanding Custom Home (5001 sq. ft. and over)

Profile Custom Homes for: The Glass Corner "Custom Home" – Mississauga
(credit to: David Small Designs)

Most Outstanding Mid-Rise Building (4 - 10 storeys)

North Drive Investments Inc. for: 4 The Kingsway – Toronto
(credit to: Richard Wengle Architect Inc., Janet Rosenberg and Studio)

Most Outstanding High-Rise Building (11+ storeys)

Molinaro Group Inc. for: Paradigm – Burlington
(credit to: Graziani & Corazza)

Most Outstanding High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite (4+ storeys up to 800 sq. ft.)

Woodcliffe Landmark Properties and MOD Developments for: Waterworks "B5" – Toronto
(credit to: Diamond Schmitt Architects, L.A. Inc.)

Most Outstanding High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite (4+ storeys 801 sq. ft. and over)

North Drive Investments Inc. for: 4 The Kingsway "Penthouse" – Toronto
(credit to: Janet Rosenberg and Studio, Richard Wengle Architect Inc.)

RENOVATIONS

Most Outstanding Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value up to $250,000)

OakWood for: Entertainers Dream – Ottawa

Most Outstanding Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value between: $250,001 - $500,000)

RND Construction for: Stairway 2 Haven – Ottawa
(credit to: Ha2 Architecture Design)

Most Outstanding Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value over $500,001)

Slotegraaf Construction Inc. for: Britannia Residence "Britannia Road Residence" – Burlington
(credit to: Cynthia Zahoruk Architect Inc., R S Field Design/Baudit)

Most Outstanding Kitchen Renovation

Men At Work Design Build Ltd. for: Gladstone – Toronto

Most Outstanding Bathroom Renovation

OakWood for: Entertainers Dream – Ottawa

ROOM DESIGN

Most Outstanding New Home Kitchen (New Low-Rise Home up to 2500 sq. ft.)

Homes by Hendriks for: Gourmet Cuisine – Grimsby
(credit to: Aristocrat Floors)

Most Outstanding New Home Kitchen (New Low-Rise Home 2501 sq. ft. and over)

Losani Homes for: Central Park "The Corsica" – Hamilton

Most Outstanding High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite Kitchen

Domus Developments for: North Point Lofts "Layout A Suite 412" – London
(credit to: Dynamic Kitchens)

Most Outstanding New Home Bathroom

Oke Woodsmith Building Systems for: Sunsets and More – Municipality of Bluewater

PROJECT IMAGE & ADVERTISING

Best Video Low-Rise Project (1-3 storeys)

Doug Tarry Homes for: HOPE – St. Thomas

Best Video High or Mid-Rise Project (4+ storeys)

Woodcliffe Landmark Properties and MOD Developments for: Waterworks – Toronto
(credit to: L.A. Inc.)

Best Use of Social Media

Doug Tarry Homes for: HOPE – St. Thomas

Best Website (Builder or Renovator)

Empire Communities for: Ask Empire – empirecommunities.com
(credit to: Pureblink)

Best Low-Rise Ad Campaign (1-3 Storeys)

Freed Developments for: Touchstone Resort – Bracebridge
(credit to: The Brand Factory)

Best High or Mid-Rise Ad Campaign (4+ Storeys)

Tridel for: Aquabella – Toronto
(credit to: The Brand Factory)

Best Project Logo Branding (For individual community logo)

Fusion Homes for: The Studio at the Metalworks – Guelph
(credit to: Blackjet)

ON-SITE SALES PRESENTATION

Best New Home Sales Office (Up to 1500 sq. ft.)

Geranium for: Vista Flats & Towns – Whitchurch–Stouffville
(credit to: Builder Insight Group)

Best New Home Sales Office (1501 sq. ft. and over)

Rosehaven Homes for: Affinity Condominiums – Burlington
(credit to: RN Designs, Engine Advertising Inc., Neezo Renders)

Best Design/Decor Centre

Fusion Homes for: Solterra "The Belvoir" – Guelph

Best Interior Decorating - Model Home/Suite (Up to 2000 sq. ft.)

Kylemore Communities for: The 6th Angus Glen"Suite 203" – Markham
(credit to: Sabrina Albanese Design Inc.)

Best Interior Decorating - Model Home/Suite (2001 sq. ft. and over)

Great Gulf for: Great Gulf Westfield "Newhaven" – Mississauga
(credit to: figure3)

Best Low-Rise Project Sales Brochures (1-3 Storeys)

Losani Homes for: Central Park – Hamilton
(credit to: McOuat Partnership, TCGpr)

Best High or Mid-Rise Project Sales Brochures (4+ storeys)

Fusion Homes for: The Studio at the Metalworks – Guelph
(credit to: Blackjet)

PRESTIGE AWARDS

Project of the Year - Low-Rise (Model homes must be open to the public)

Doug Tarry Homes for: HOPE – St. Thomas
(credit to: Geerlinks Home Hardware Building Centre & Home Furniture Store, GCW Custom Kitchens & Cabinetry Inc.)

Project of the Year - High or Mid-Rise (Must be 50% pre-sold)

Spallacci Homes for: 101 LOCKE – Hamilton

OHBA People's Choice Award

Losani Homes for: Central Park – Hamilton
(credit to: McOuat Partnership, TCGpr)

OHBA Ontario Renovator of the Year

Eurodale Developments – Toronto

OHBA Ontario Home Builder of the Year

Tridel – GTA

SOURCE Ontario Home Builders' Association