For this category, describe the scope of your project. In the submission process, you will be asked questions related to the five (5) judging criteria below:

• Overall interior appeal
• Unique design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Please note that the budgetary restrictions are only related to the space renovation costs (not the total project cost). Therefore, if the space renovation costs $X but is part of an overall larger project that is larger than the space being submitted and the total project cost is $Y then costs of $X will be used as the budgetary restriction.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum of 15 photo “slots” within the portal, and a minimum of 7 photos are needed. All images must be high-resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the scope of your project. In the submission process, you will be asked questions related to the five (5) judging criteria below:

• Overall interior appeal
• Unique design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Please note that the budgetary restrictions are only related to the space renovation costs (not the total project cost). Therefore, if the space renovation costs $X but is part of an overall larger project that is larger than the space being submitted and the total project cost is $Y then costs of $X will be used as the budgetary restriction.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum of 15 photo “slots” within the portal, and a minimum of 7 photos are needed. All images must be high-resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the scope of your project. In the submission process, you will be asked questions related to the five (5) judging criteria below:

• Overall interior appeal
• Unique design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Please note that the budgetary restrictions are only related to the space renovation costs (not the total project cost). Therefore, if the space renovation costs $X but is part of an overall larger project that is larger than the space being submitted and the total project cost is $Y then costs of $X will be used as the budgetary restriction.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum of 15 photo “slots” within the portal, and a minimum of 7 photos are needed. All images must be high-resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the scope of your project. In the submission process, you will be asked questions related to the five (5) judging criteria below:

• Overall interior appeal
• Unique design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Please note that the budgetary restrictions are only related to the space renovation costs (not the total project cost). Therefore, if the space renovation costs $X but is part of an overall larger project that is larger than the space being submitted and the total project cost is $Y then costs of $X will be used as the budgetary restriction.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum of 15 photo “slots” within the portal, and a minimum of 7 photos are needed. All images must be high-resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the five (5) judging criteria. In the submission process, you will be asked to describe how the project demonstrated excellence in:

• Overall interior appeal
• Renovation design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget, as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions; features and; any special problems relating to the existing structure.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the five (5) judging criteria. In the submission process, you will be asked to describe how the project demonstrated excellence in:

• Overall interior appeal
• Renovation design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget, as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions; features and; any special problems relating to the existing structure.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:

You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the five (5) judging criteria. In the submission process, you will be asked to describe how the project demonstrated excellence in:

• Overall interior appeal Renovation design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget, as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions; features and; any special problems relating to the existing structure.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

In the submission process, you will be asked questions related to the judging criteria below. Four (4) aspects are considered:

• Budget management: What made this project innovative while still addressing the client’s needs within their budget, relating to site considerations, renovation solutions, features and any special problems relating to the existing structure or site?
• Creativity: How did your creativity and efficient use of space and functionality of the floor plan make this renovation innovative?
• Design: How did the special or unique design make this renovation innovative?
• Interior/Exterior Appeal: How did the overall interior and/or exterior appeal make this renovation innovative?

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

Entries will be judged on the responses to seven (7) criteria:

• How does this exterior home renovation address the client’s needs within their budget as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions, features, and; any special problems relating to the existing structure and site.
• How did the renovation improve the overall exterior appeal of the home?
• Describe any special or unique design elements which improved the overall exterior appeal of the home.
• How did the creative and efficient use of the exterior features and materials improve the overall exterior appeal of the home?
• Did the exterior renovation include refinishing of the existing façade?
• Did the exterior renovation include the addition of new features to a façade?
• Did the exterior renovation include a new addition to the existing house?

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the four (4) judging criteria.

• Overall interior appeal
• Renovation Design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget
• In the submission process, you will be asked:
• What aspects of the renovation contributed to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How did the design of the renovation contribute to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How did the creative and efficient use of space and functionality of the floor plan contribute to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions; features and: any special problems relating to the existing structure.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the four (4) judging criteria.

• Overall interior appeal
• Renovation Design
• Creative and efficient use of space
• Functionality of the floor plan.
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget

In the submission process, you will be asked:

• What aspects of the renovation contributed to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How did the design of the renovation contribute to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How did the creative and efficient use of space and functionality of the floor plan contribute to the overall interior appeal of the home?
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget as it relates to: site considerations; renovation solutions; features and: any special problems relating to the existing structure.

There will be a separate description box for you to note any special challenges relating to the existing structure, innovative renovation/design solutions, and/or features.

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos

For this category, describe the project as it relates to the four (4) judging criteria below:

• Budget management: How you addressed the client’s needs within their budget, relating to site considerations, renovation solutions, features and any special problems relating to the existing structure or site.
• Interior and/or exterior functionality and efficient use of space within the floor plan
• Overall interior and/or exterior appeal
• Any special or unique design attributes

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Pre-existing features not a part of the project
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:
You have a maximum 20 photo “slots” in the portal. All photos must be high resolution quality, 300 dpi or greater.

• Minimum 2 before photos, maximum 5
• 2 during photos (if available)
• 5 after photos
  

This award recognizes the best custom home under $2 Million (not including price of land), built since September 1, 2020. Projects previously submitted to the Awards which won in these categories are ineligible Entries will be judged on the following criteria:

• How you addressed the client’s needs within their budget as it relates to site considerations, features, and any special problems relating to the site.
• The custom home’s overall interior and/or exterior appeal
• The custom home’s special or unique design
• Creative and/or efficient use of space and functionality of the custom home’s floor plan

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:

• Minimum 5 photos
• Maximum 10 photos

This award recognizes the best custom home, over $2 Million (not including price of land), built since September 1, 2020. Projects previously submitted to the Awards which won in these categories are ineligible Entries will be judged on the following criteria:

• How you addressed the client’s needs within their budget as it relates to site considerations, features, and any special problems relating to the site.
• The custom home’s overall interior and/or exterior appeal
• The custom home’s special or unique design
• Creative and/or efficient use of space and functionality of the custom home’s floor plan

Required information:

• Client’s name
• Client’s telephone number
• Project address (street name, city)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Actual project cost (to the client)
• Floor plan
• Company logo (300 dpi or greater)
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

Mandatory photo requirements:

• Minimum 5 photos
• Maximum 10 photos

Entries will be calculated using 50 per cent of the judges’ score and 50 per cent using the customer survey score. The company must also submit at least one entry within one of the other custom home builder categories to be eligible.  Judging criteria is as follows, and your entry should address each in written form:

• Contribution to the industry/association.
• Professionalism: the way in which the builder satisfies clients so that they generate positive word of mouth not only about the individual company, but home itself and the professional custom home building sector.
• General Rating reflects various elements including how well the builder performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs and expectations, as well as giving back to the community and industry itself.

Mandatory Information

• Provide names and contact information of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of eight (8) recent homeowner references from the past three (3) years. Homeowner must include the nature of work, project date (month/year) and name, address, business and home phone numbers for survey purposes. You can download the homeowner reference template here.
• Submit three (3) copies of customer or other testimonials or similar supporting information. This may include community, charity, and industry governance participation (eg. BILD, CHBA, or OHBA Board or Committee involvement)

Mandatory Photo/Image Requirements:

• Feature Project
• Photo Company Logo
• 2 other project photos

The company must also submit at least one entry within the other renovation categories to be eligible. For this category, entries will be judged on three (3) equally weighted principles and a customer survey. Entries will be calculated using 50 per cent of the judges’ score and 50 per cent using the customer survey score. Judging criteria is as follows, and your entry should address each in written form:

• Contribution to the industry/association
• Professionalism: the way in which the renovator satisfies clients so that they generate positive word of mouth not only about the individual company, but renovation itself and the professional renovation sector.
• General Rating reflecting various elements including how well the renovator performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs and expectations, as well as giving back to the community and industry itself.

Mandatory Information:

• Provide names and contact information of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) recent homeowner references from the past three (3) years. Homeowner must include the nature of work, project date (month/year) and name, address, business and home phone numbers for survey purposes. You can download the homeowner reference template here.

• Submit three (3) copies of customer or other testimonials or similar supporting information. This may include community, charity, and industry governance participation (eg. BILD, CHBA, or OHBA Board or Committee involvement).

Mandatory Photo/Image Requirements:

• Feature Project Photo
• Company Logo
• 2 other project photos