DRHBA confers 2019 Awards of Excellence

By NextHome Staff
April 12, 2019
[caption id="attachment_41874" align="alignnone" width="600"]DRHBA Tribute Builder of the Year – Large Volume, Tribute Communities[/caption]The Durham Region Home Builders' Association (DRHBA) has announced the winners of its 2019 Awards of Excellence.Tribute Communities was named Builder of the Year – Large Volume, and City Homes took home the top honours as Builder of the Year – Small Volume. Minto Communities' Ivy Ridge was recognized as Community of the Year.These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in new homes, home renovations, innovative technology and construction, outstanding presentation and marketing of projects within Durham Region.“Our Awards of Excellence celebrate the best in the business,” says Jennifer Hurd, DRHBA awards chairperson. “It’s an evening where members of the industry get together to honour our incredible builders, suppliers, manufacturers and professionals in the residential building industry of Durham Region.”[caption id="attachment_41875" align="alignnone" width="600"]DRHBA City Homes Builder of the Year – Small Volume, City Homes[/caption]This year’s gala event was hosted by Ambrose Price, a Canadian designer and television personality, who hosts the HGTV show The Decorating Adventures of Ambrose Price.DRHBA Regional Chair John Henry presented the Hall of Fame Award to Peter Abramczuk, of Valiant Property Rentals and City Homes, who was heavily involved with association for many years. Bob Annaert, retired from D.G. Biddle & Associates was given the Hall of Fame Award by DRHBA president Emidio DiPalo, for all of his contributions over the years. MPP Lindsey Park welcomed Ron Robinson, retired from Rob Robinson Construction, into the Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements in the industry and with the association.[caption id="attachment_41876" align="alignnone" width="600"]Jennifer Hurd, DRHBA awards chairperson, centre, with the HOMES Publishing team Jennifer Hurd, DRHBA awards chairperson, centre, with the HOMES Publishing team[/caption]This year’s winners include:Corporate CitizenshipMinto Communities Community of the YearMinto Communities, Ivy Ridge Green Builder of the YearSteve Snider Construction Builder of the Year – Small VolumeCity Homes Builder of the Year – Large VolumeTribute Communities Excellence in Print Ad/Direct Mail PieceEsquire Homes Excellence in Logo DesignHolland Homes Excellence in Digital MarketingTribute Communities Excellence in Production Built Home (under 1,600 sq. ft.)Minto Communities, Ivy Ridge, Victoria End Excellence in Production Built Home (1,600-2,400 sq. ft.)Holland Homes, 12 Glenview Road Excellence in Production Built Home (2,401-3,400 sq. ft.)Minto Communities, Ivy Ridge, Welton Excellence in Production Built Home (3,401-4,400 sq. ft.)Marshall Homes, Flexhouz Excellence in Production Built Kitchen DesignHolland Homes, 85 Townline Road Kitchen Excellence in Production Built Bathroom DesignTrademark Homes, The Queens Ensuite Excellence in Custom Built Home (under 2,500 sq. ft.)Construct and Conserve Building, Hircock Residence Excellence in Custom Built Home (2,501-3,500 sq. ft.)Marshall Homes, Modern Cottage in the City Excellence in Custom Built Home (3,501-4,400 sq. ft.)Holland Homes, 12 Elgin Lane Excellence in Custom Built Home (4,401 sq. ft. and over)Construct and Conserve Building, Uxbridge Estate Excellence in Custom Built Kitchen DesignDeSousa Homes, Meadow Excellence in Custom Built Bathroom DesignTrademark Homes, The Coppinwood Ensuite Excellence in Interior Decorating – Model Home/SuiteHolland Homes, 85 Townline Road Excellence in New Homes Sales Office – Small VolumeWP Developments, Valleyview Project in Bowmanville Salesperson of the YearEileen Brennan, PMA BrethourOutstanding TradeThe Fireside Group Outstanding Supplier or ManufacturerRocpal Custom Cabinets Online ExcellenceTribute Communities Excellence in Training and DevelopmentCassidy & Co. Architectural Technologists Excellence in Social MediaAccubuilt Construction Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition (under $100,000)Accubuilt Construction, McCrimmon Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition ($100,001-$150,000)The Reno Twins, Barbados Main Floor Excellence in Home Renovation/Addition ($150,001 and up)Steve Snider Construction, Lakeview Farm Excellence in Room RenovationTrademark Homes, The Hampton Family Room Renovation Excellence in Kitchen RenovationParadisaic Building Group, Project Croxall Excellence in Bathroom RenovationParadisaic Building Group, Whitby Retreat For more information, visit drhba.com.

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