JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: T his project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: T his project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: T his project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: T his project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house and/or neighbourhood? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize. 

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 250 words. Describe your project and the needs of the client. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Describe the impact of the project for persons with disabilities and how the project improved quality of life. Focus on how the home/renovation/facility integrates accessibility into the design, and how the initiative helps those with vision, mobility, hearing or cognitive disabilities, with a focus on function and improved accessibility.

Client Type (select)

• Institutional
• Governmental
• Commercial
• Residential
• Other (please specify)

Is this new construction or renovation?

• New construction
• Addition
• Adaptive reuse
• Renovation/restoration

Is this project design original or an adaptation of a prototype?

• Original design
• Adaptation of prototype

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

List accessible and universal design features within the project.

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Where appropriate, note comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner. Explain how the project exceeds the Ontario Building Code standards for accessibility, where applicable.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house and/or neighbourhood? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house and/or neighbourhood? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house and/or neighbourhood? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (25 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Level of Innovation (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out as innovative and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges. Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house and/or neighbourhood? If yes, were you successful?

Innovation
Maximum 150 words. What makes this renovation innovative? Is it energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner? Is it the creative use or maximizing space? What are you most proud of that showcases your company’s innovative thinking and/or approach to the project?

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation Page

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creativity and Integration With the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your exterior project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site considerations, any special problems relating to the existing structure and site)? Discuss the unique design elements, creative approach to the design and/or construction, as well as their integration with the rest of home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Did the exterior renovation include refinishing of the existing façade? (Yes/No)

Did the exterior renovation include the addition of new features to a façade? (Yes/No)

Did the exterior renovation include a new addition to the existing house? (Yes/No)

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creativity and Integration With the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to the design and what made your design creative and/or your creative approach to the overall exterior renovation project. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the house? If yes, were you successful?

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the condominium suite? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this renovation addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the Renovation to Customer: Total cost for customer to the nearest dollar, before tax. Must include any structural work completed, and your estimate of the dollar value of any materials the homeowner self-supplied (e.g. kitchen appliances).
• Simple floor plan “before”
• Simple floor plan “after”
• Photos: 2 “before” photos and up to 6 “after” photos
• Renovation Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was renovated and ready for occupancy between September 1, 2023 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize.

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project. In your summary, consider: what makes your project stand out and represent a high value for the homeowner? How did the renovation meet the goals of the homeowner and within their budget? Did you have any special challenges (e.g. local regulatory requirements or administrative processes, site features, climate conditions, budget constraints). Discuss the unique design elements, creative use of space and functionality of the floor plan, as well as their integration with the rest of the home.

Reason for Renovation
Maximum of 20 words. Briefly describe why the homeowner wanted/needed to renovate (e.g. preparing to sell, personalizing the space, repairing/rebuilding after a disaster, improving energy efficiency, etc.)

Did this project include structural work? (i.e. the removing of walls, etc.) (Yes/No)

Pre-existing features not a part of the project? Please list.

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Tell us about the unique design elements, including color schemes, fittings, architectural features and how they appeal to the homeowner. If the renovation has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Functionality of Floor Plan, and Integration Within the Home
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and why the renovated space is functional for the homeowner. Tell us about your approach to making the most effective use of space. Did you have the goal of successfully integrating the renovated space with the rest of the condominium suite? If yes, were you successful? Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this renovation.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Unique Design and Functionality of Floor Plan (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this home addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the home to the homeowner/client
• Floor plan
• Photos: up to 10 photos
• Builder Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Builder HCRA number
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was ready for occupancy between September 1, 2022 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize. 

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project and the expectations of your client. Describe why your product's exterior and interior design appeals to your client within their budget. How is this design and the materials and products used innovative? Why does the floor plan and functionality of the home appeal to your client? What special features does the home have (i.e. energy, health, comfort), and/or what challenges needed to be overcome when building the home (i.e. lot / municipal barriers, etc.)

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Discuss the exterior in relation to its surroundings. Describe the interior elements, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and architectural features. If the custom home has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Unique Design and Functionality of Floor Plan
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and functionality of the home in relation what the client wanted to achieve. Describe overall flow and any special considerations that were requested by your client such as accessibility (universal design), aging in place, unique rooms/spaces, multi-generational accommodation, etc. Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this custom home project.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will read required information and responses to all questions. Make sure you put your most important points in the Project Summary and expand on those points in the following questions. Keep your answers clear and concise. Avoid repetition; there is no need to max out the word count if you don't need to. Judges will score as follows:

• Overall Appeal and Design Elements (35 points)
• Creative Use of Space, Unique Design and Functionality of Floor Plan (30 points)
• Addressing Challenges (25 points)
• How well this home addressed the client’s needs within their budget (10 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Project Name (can be the street name)
• Client’s name & telephone number
• Location (street & city only)
• Duration of project
• Gross square footage
• Cost of the home to the homeowner/client
• Floor plan
• Photos: up to 10 photos
• Builder Company Logo (300 dpi or greater)
• Builder HCRA number
• Project Timeline Yes/No: This project was ready for occupancy between September 1, 2022 and February 19, 2025.
• List all companies/suppliers etc. that were part of this project that you wish to recognize. 

QUESTIONS

Project Summary
Maximum of 200 words. Describe your project and the expectations of your client. Describe why your product's exterior and interior design appeals to your client within their budget. How is this design and the materials and products used innovative? Why does the floor plan and functionality of the home appeal to your client? What special features does the home have (i.e. energy, health, comfort), and/or what challenges needed to be overcome when building the home (i.e. lot / municipal barriers, etc.)

Overall Appeal and Design Elements
Maximum of 150 words. Describe how the project responded well to the goals of the homeowner. Discuss the exterior in relation to its surroundings. Describe the interior elements, including color schemes, fittings, furnishings, and architectural features. If the custom home has any special design features, mention them here.

Creative Use of Space, Unique Design and Functionality of Floor Plan
Maximum of 150 words. Describe the floor plan and functionality of the home in relation what the client wanted to achieve. Describe overall flow and any special considerations that were requested by your client such as accessibility (universal design), aging in place, unique rooms/spaces, multi-generational accommodation, etc. Where appropriate, note energy efficiency, comfort and health benefits attained for the homeowner.

Addressing Challenges
Maximum of 125 words. List the challenges involved and how those challenges were addressed and overcome in this custom home project.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be calculated using 50 per cent of the judges’ score and 50 per cent using the customer survey score. Judges will read required information and responses to all questions and will score on:

• Professionalism (35 points)
• Contribution to the industry/association (35 points)
• General rating on how well the builder performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs and expectations, as well as giving back to the community. (30 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Client list. Provide names and contact information of a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of eight (8) recent home owner references from the past three (3) years. Home owner 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 home owner reference template here.
• Submit three (3) copies of customers 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) Company website
• Photos: Feature project photo up to 6 project photos
• Company team or principal(s) photo

QUESTIONS

Professionalism
Maximum 300 words. Describe the way in which the builder satisfies clients so that they generate positive word of mouth not only about the individual company, but home building itself and the professional custom home building sector. Outline how the builder upholds BILD’s Code of Ethics and the RenoMark Code of Conduct.

Contribution to the industry/association
Maximum 150 words. Explain how the company supports the local association and/or the industry. This might involve participating in association committees, engaging in volunteer activities, educating the public about professional custom home builders, or promoting initiatives like the RenoMark program.

Responding to client needs and expectations
Maximum 150 words. Outline how the builder performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs, how they manage client expectations and resolve disagreements.

Community outreach
Maximum 100 words. List any community outreach, involvement, CSR or charitable activities here. 

JUDGING CRITERIA

Entries will be calculated using 50 per cent of the judges’ score and 50 per cent using the customer survey score. Judges will read required information and responses to all questions and will score on:

• Professionalism (35 points)
• Contribution to the industry/association (35 points)
• General rating on how well the builder performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs and expectations, as well as giving back to the community. (30 points)

REQUIRED INFORMATION

• Client list. Provide names and contact information of a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of ten (10) recent home owner references from the past three (3) years. Home owner 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 home owner reference template here.
• Submit three (3) copies of customers 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) Company website
• Photos: Feature project photo and up to 6 project photos
• Company team or principal(s) photo

QUESTIONS

Professionalism
Maximum 300 words. Describe 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. Outline how the renovator upholds BILD’s Code of Ethics and the RenoMark Code of Conduct.

Contribution to the industry/association
Maximum 150 words. Explain how the company supports the local association and/or the industry. This might involve participating in association committees, engaging in volunteer activities, educating the public about professional renovators, or promoting initiatives like the RenoMark program.

Responding to client needs and expectations
Maximum 150 words. Outline how the renovator performed as a contractor, their response to individual client needs, how they manage client expectations and resolve disagreements.

Community outreach
Maximum 100 words. List any community outreach, involvement, CSR or charitable activities here.