2023 National Awards for Housing Excellence

CHBA National Home Building Week 2023 was held in Banff, Alberta, from Sunday, February 12 to Thursday, February 16 with HAVAN CEO, Ron Rapp, in attendance representing HAVAN members.

The Home Building Week concluded with the National Awards for Housing Excellence presented at a black tie gala with over 350 members in attendance presided over by Kevin Lee, and in a generous gesture, the five most recent National presidents Stephanie Coleman, John Mienen, HAVAN’s Larry Clay, outgoing president Miles Kohan, and incoming president Sue Wastell. All those preceding Sue had their terms disrupted by Covid 19 to a lesser or greater degree and were denied the opportunity to interact directly with members, so having them preside over these presentations recognized their contributions through challenging times.

HAVAN members did well in winning a total of 12 coveted “Bird and Stone” awards in 48 categories chosen from over 800 entries. Some members won multiple awards and HAVAN congratulates all the Finalists and Winners on their outstanding accomplishments. Here is a list of HAVAN National Award winners. Congratulations!!

Best Print Ad
Hayer Builders Group, Surrey, BC: “Hayer Town Centre”

Best Branding and Identity
Ulmus Development, Vancouver, BC: “Ōku”

Best Kitchen Renovation – under $70,000
Enzo Design Build Inc., West Vancouver, BC: “Station Hill”

Best Basement Renovation
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Industrial Modern”

Best Single Room Renovation
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage Greatroom”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd.

Best Whole Home Renovation – $200,000 to $300,000
Lower Coast Building Group, North Vancouver, BC: “View Royale”
with Flatwater Floor and Tile

Best Whole Home Renovation – $500,001 to $800,000
Shakespeare Homes & Renovations Inc, North Vancouver, BC: “Party In The Back”

Best Mid-to High-Rise Building (Completed)
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC: “Bordeaux”

Best Detached Custom Home Under 2,500 square feet
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Black Is The New Black”

Best Detached Custom Home 3,001 to 4,000 square feet
Adisa Homes, Vancouver, BC: “Yield House”

Best Custom Kitchen
Smithwood Builders, North Vancouver, BC: “Black is the New Black”

Best Custom or Renovated Net Zero Home
My House Design/Build Team Ltd., Surrey, BC: “Modern Cottage”
with Emphasis Design Studio Ltd. and Capture Energy

Finalists of the 2023 HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, recognizing excellence in new home construction, renovation, and design in Metro Vancouver, will be announced on March 9th, at the Hollywood Theatre, with winners to be announced at the Gala on Saturday, April 22, 2023.