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CHBA-Central Alberta Announces the Awards of Excellence in Housing Winners

The Central Alberta chapter of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2012 Awards of Excellence in Housing Awards presented by Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd. – Tim-br Mart Lacombe.

The Awards of Excellence in Housing celebrates innovation, creativity and excellence in the residential construction industry in the Central Alberta region. The Gala was held Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Sheraton Red Deer Hotel and Exhibition Centre with more than 550 people in attendance and a record number of submissions (135) from members vying for 25 awards.

Mason Martin Homes has been awarded the Builder of the Year Award (Large Volume), Bowood Homes has been awarded Builder of the Year Award (Small Volume), and Homestead Custom Carpentry has been awarded the Renovator of the Year Award. To win these prestigious awards, entrants were awarded points received for housing and/ or renovation projects entered in the CHBA-CA Awards of Excellence, in combination with results from home owner surveys and trade partner surveys.


In addition to the housing awards, the following President’s awards were also handed out: Rookie of the Year; Member of the Year; and the Gus Bakke Memorial Award for significant contribution to the association.

See below for a complete list of all the 2012 CHBA – Central Alberta Region Awards of Excellence in Housing recipients.

SINGLE FAMILY HOME AWARDS:

Best New Home Up to $224,999 - Falcon Homes

Best New Home Between $225,000 - $259,999 - Laebon Homes

Best New Home Between $260,000 - $299,999 - True-Line Homes

Best New Home Between $300,000 - $349,999 - Larkaun Homes

Best New Home Between $350,000 - $424,999 - True-Line Homes

Best New Home Between $425,000 - $549,999 - Falcon Homes

Best New Home Between $550,000 - $749,999 - Platinum Homes

SINGLE FAMILY HOME AWARDS – ESTATE HOMES:

Best New Estate Home Between $750,000 - $999,999 – Bowood Homes

Best New Estate Home over $1,500,000 – Bowood Homes

SINGLE FAMILY HOME AWARDS – MULTI FAMILY:

Best New Multi Family Home – Apartment Style under $199,999 – Sorento Custom Homes Ltd.

Best New Multi Family Home – Town House/Duplex Style under $199,999 – Abbey Master Builder

Best New Multi Family Home – Town House/ Duplex Style over $200,000 – Colbray Homes

SAFETY AWARD:

Safety Leadership Award – Laebon Homes

INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD:

Excellence in Interior Design Award – Interior Designer: Gina Pardy; Architectural Designer: John Christie;  Builder: Falcon Homes

RENOVATION AWARDS:

Best Renovation Up to $99,999 - Homestead Custom Carpentry

Best Renovation over $100,000 - Homestead Custom Carpentry

PARTNER CHOICE AWARDS:

Service Professional of the Year (Small Category) - Dominion Lending Centre – Regional Mortgage

Service Professional of the Year (Large Category) – Servus Credit Union Ltd

Supplier of the Year (Small Category ) – PLYGEM (Red Deer Office)

Supplier of the Year (Large Category ) – Lafarge North America

Trade of the Year (Small Category) – Henry’s Eavestroughing

Trade of the Year (Large Category) – Marshall Construction

BEST OF THE YEAR AWARDS:

2012 RENOVATOR OF THE YEAR – Homestead Custom Carpentry

2012 BUILDER OF THE YEAR (Small Volume) – Bowood Homes

2012 BUILDER OF THE YEAR (Large Volume) – Mason Martin Homes

PRESIDENTS AWARDS:

1. Rookie of the Year Award – Kevin Wilkie, True-Line Homes

2. Member of the Year Award – Lisa Buckingham, Trail Appliances

3. Gus Bakke Memorial Award – Laurie Chapman, Servus Credit Union

OUR AWARD AND EVENT SPONSORS:

We thank the following 2012 Awards of Excellence in Housing Sponsors for their commitment to this event and their dedication to the residential construction industry:

Diamond Sponsor: Wolf Creek Building Supplies Ltd. – Tim-br Mart Lacombe

Platinum Sponsor(s): Precision Placement Sand and Gravel Corp; Red Deer Advocate

Gold Sponsor (s): Asset Builders; Carpet Colour Centre – Carpet One; Heywood Holmes & Partners

Silver Sponsor (s): 24/7 Red Deer; CKGY 95.5 Country and Z99FM; Moen; PLYGEM; Servus Credit Union;  the Kraze 101.3 and Sunny 94 FM; Unique Elevations; Progressive Home Warranty

Door Prize Sponsor: Melcor Developments

Entertainment Sponsor (s): Gilmar Construction; Alberta New Home Warranty Program

Wine Sponsor: Asset Builders

Photography Sponsor: True-Line Homes

Floral Sponsor: Falcon Homes

Table Chocolate Sponsor: Trail Appliances

Fun Casino Sponsor: Dominion Lending Centres – Regional Mortgage Group

Fun Casino Prize Sponsor: Audio Innovations

Safety Leadership Award Sponsor: ATCO Gas

Supporting Sponsor(s): All Weather Windows; Ammonite Builders; Central AB Concrete; Galaxy Plumbing; Gienow Windows and Doors; Goodmen Roofing; Graceland Electric; Northland Construction; Prolific Graphics; RCR Carpet Realty; Red Deer Express; Red Deer Overdoor; Sheraton Hotel Red Deer; the River 100.7; Thermo Pro Insulation; Timber Wolf Truss; VERICO V.I.P Mortgages Inc.; VNO Exteriors; Woodmaster Cabinets