The 2024 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence recognize the best in Canada’s residential construction industry. There were over 900 submissions this year, and nearly 300 industry experts from across the country meticulously selected finalists and winners for 48 categories. These categories span newly built single-family homes, multi-family residences, high-rises, and new communities, home renovations at every price point, and residential marketing, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the industry.
In addition to the 48 categories, three major accolades were conferred to the top-performing companies: the Design Excellence Award, Renovation Excellence Award, and Marketing Excellence Award. These awards recognize the home builder or renovator (and marketing company for the marketing awards)who has demonstrated the highest overall achievement in their respective new home, renovation, and marketing categories. This year’s winners of those best overall big three Excellence Awards are:
- Douglas Homes and Jayman BUILT, both based in Calgary, tied in their best overall score to secure a victory in the Design Excellence Award for their exceptional new homes and spaces.
- Ultimate Renovations from Calgary, Alberta, received the Renovation Excellence Award for their outstanding work in home renovations.
- The Marketing Excellence Award was presented to Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media from Toronto, Ontario, for their successful marketing efforts, with their project BLDV Q recognized in multiple categories.
For further details on these winners please refer to the sections below. Each project showcased reflects exceptional talent and vision shaping the future of residential construction in Canada.
Design Excellence Award (Tie)
Douglas Homes:
Douglas Homes, established in 1989 by Doug Musak, is a reputable home builder known for practical design, superior craftsmanship, and affordability. They offer quick possession and presale homes, prioritizing customer preferences. With over 150 standard plans and customizable options, they aim to create homes that fit each owner perfectly.
WINNER – Best Entry-Level Home: Douglas Homes, Calgary, AB: “Cambridge”
FINALIST – Best Entry-Level Home: Douglas Homes, Calgary, AB: “Cairns”
FINALIST – Best Entry-Level Home: Douglas Homes, Calgary, AB: “St. Augustine”
Jayman BUILT:
Jayman BUILT has been at the forefront of the industry for over 40 years, setting the standard in new home construction, sustainable building practices, and energy-efficient design. In 2005, they pioneered the introduction of BUILT GREEN® in Alberta. Their focus is on innovation to help customers save money, safeguard their health, and minimize our environmental impact.
WINNER – Best Attached Low-Rise Home 1500-1800 sq. ft: Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Brook – The Streams of Lake Mahogany”
FINALIST – Best Attached Low-Rise Home over 1800 sq. ft: Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Brook – The Streams of Lake Mahogany”
FINALIST – Best Detached Production Home 2,101 to 2,400 sq. ft: Jayman BUILT, Calgary, AB: “Jake 26”
Renovation Excellence Award
Ultimate Renovations:
Ultimate Renovations in Calgary has provided home transformations since 1979, and has won 12 BILD Alberta Renovator of the Year awards for quality craftsmanship and innovative design in addition to their wins at the national level (they won the Renovation Excellence Award in 2023 as well!). They prioritize client satisfaction, transparency, and professionalism, aiming to fulfill renovation dreams with expertise and care.
WINNER – Best Kitchen Renovation under $70,000: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Woodbine Elegance”
WINNER – Best Bathroom Renovation: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Sovereign Spa Symphony”
WINNER – Best Basement Renovation: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Sovereign Spa Symphony”
FINALIST – Best Kitchen Renovation – under $70,000: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Whispers of Walnut in Southwood”
FINALIST – Best Kitchen Renovation – Over $100,000: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “Bonavista Bliss”
FINALIST – Best Exterior Renovation: Ultimate Renovations, Calgary, AB: “The Royal View”
Marketing Excellence Award
Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media:
Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with 45 years of history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of homeownership. In Canada, its communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.
Gladstone Media is a full-service advertising agency, design studio, and multimedia production company, based in Toronto. They provide a complete range of turnkey marketing solutions, from branding and identity to communications strategies, advertising campaigns, film production, and post-production services.
WINNER – Best Short Video (under 45 seconds): Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media, Toronto, ON: “BLVD Q”
FINALIST – Best Signage: Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media, Toronto, ON: “BLVD Q”
FINALIST – Best Digital Advertising Campaign: Mattamy Homes and Gladstone Media, Toronto, ON: “BLVD Q”
Congratulations again to the recipients of the big 3 Excellence Awards. As we look forward to future years of the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence, it is clear that the drive for excellence and sustainability will continue to shape the landscape of Canadian housing, ensuring it remains vibrant and forward-thinking.
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