OHBA names 2020 Awards of Distinction winners: Tridel is Home Builder of the Year

Ontario Construction News staff writer

The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) presented its 2020 Awards of Distinction (AoD) virtually through an online event portal last Tuesday.

The event – in place of the traditional awards gala because of COVID-19, featured networking opportunities, virtual booths, a play-to-win challenge, prizes and much more, the association said in a statement. Comedian and TV personality James Cunningham hosted the program.

“Our virtual event portal will remain live for on-demand viewing of our awards,” the statement said. “You can continue to login to watch the event, participate in our networking rooms, and connect with industry colleagues. For more information please visit www.ohbaaod.ca to gain access.”

For the fifth time, the Tridel Corporation won the 2020 Ontario Home Builder of the Year award.

The 2020 Ontario Renovator of the Year honours went to Amsted Design-Build – this is the fourth time company has won the award.

“Both Ontario Builder and Renovator of the Year Awards are presented to the companies that demonstrates the highest levels of performance, creativity and ingenuity based on judging criteria in the areas of sales and marketing excellence, floor plan design, community service, support of the industry and its ability to adapt to changing needs,’ OHBA said in its statement

The 2020 Prestige Award winners also include:

Project of the Year – Low-Rise: for – Union Village for Metropia; Minto Communities – Markham (credit to: Montana Steele Advertising, Nak Design Strategies Inc., RN Design Ltd.)

Project of the Year – High or Mid-Rise: Nordic Condos for Collecdev – Toronto (credit to: Adhoc Studio, gh3*, Milborne Group, Montana Steele Advertising)

The 2020 OHBA People’s Choice Award is comprised of finalists from the Project of the Year – Low Rise, and Mid/High Rise. “The finalists have shown excellence in overall architectural design, room design, advertising and on-site sales,” the statement said.

People’s Choice Award: Acorn Developments for Lookout on the Knoll – Richmond Hill (credit to: GCB Interior Architecture Inc., Gladstone Media, International Home Marketing Group Realty Inc., VA3 Design)

This year’s winners and finalists were recognized at the AoD Red Carpet Event presented by Enbridge, the AoD virtual Awards co-presented by Federated Insurance and Rogers Communications Inc., and our event partner was presented by Reliance HomeComfort.

Here is the full list of winners:

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Production Built Home (One storey)

Geranium for Courts of Canterbury “The Cavendish” – Port Perry

(credit to: Builder Insight Group Inc., Colours & Concepts Inc., RN Design Ltd.)

Production Built Home (Two Storeys up to 2,500 sq. ft.)

Metropia; Minto Communities for Union Village “Aspen Corner – Elevation F” – Markham

(credit to: Montana Steele Advertising, Nak Design Strategies Inc., RN Design Ltd.)

Production Built Home (Two – Three Storeys 2,501 sq. ft. and over)

Geranium for Allegro “The Forte” – Aurora (credit to: Builder Insight Group Inc., Hunt Design Associates, The Patton Design Studio)

Attached Multi-Unit Home

Rinaldi Homes (Niagara) Inc. for Unit 1 @ Drapers Creek “Type A” – Welland

Custom Home (Up to 3,000 sq. ft.)

Kawartha Lakes Construction for View Point – Stoney Lake Island Cottage Build – North Kawartha

Custom Home (3,001-5,000 sq. ft.)

Built By Bespoke Inc. for The Mayfair Maison – Burlington

Mid-Rise Building (4 – 10 Storeys)

Port Dalhousie Harbour Club Ltd. for The Harbour Club – Port Dalhousie (credit to: Ryan Design International)

High-Rise Building (11+ Storeys)

Minto Communities for 123 Portland – Toronto (credit to: Blackjet Inc., Nak Design Strategies Inc., Sweeny&Co Architects, U31)

High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite (4+ Storeys up to 800 sq. ft.)

Branthaven Homes for Upper West Side Condos – Oakville

High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite (4+ Storeys 801 sq. ft. and over)

Port Dalhousie Harbour Club Ltd. for The Harbour Club – Port Dalhousie (credit to: Ryan Design International)

Lobby Entrance

Branthaven Homes for Upper West Side Condos – Oakville

RENOVATION (HOME OR CONDO)

Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value up to $250,000)

Worton Homes for Clean Slate – Guelph (credit to: Barber Glass, Ceramic Decor Centre, Core Electric, Patene Building Supplies)

Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value between: $250,001 – $500,000)

Concord Homes for Hilltop Haven – Amherstview

Home Renovation (Actual Retail Value over $500,001)

Windrush Hill Construction for Ridgewood in the Glen – St. Catharines (credit to: Aristocrat Floors of the World, Cotton Inc., Enns Cabinetry Inc., Regional Doors & Hardware)

Kitchen Renovation

Keystone Ridge Developments Ltd. for Condo in the Sky – Toronto

Bathroom Renovation

Eagleview Construction for The Century Home Perfected – Waterloo

ROOM DESIGN

New Home Kitchen (New Low-Rise Home up to 2,500 sq. ft.)

Georgian International for Braestone Estates – Oro-Medonte

New Home Kitchen (New Low-Rise Home 2,501 sq. ft. and over)

Acorn Developments for Limerick Point – Richmond Hill (credit to: GCB Interior Architecture Inc.)

High or Mid-Rise Condo Suite Kitchen

MOD Developments Inc. for 55C – Toronto (credit to: Cecconi Simone Inc.)

New Home Bathroom

Acorn Developments for Limerick Point – Richmond Hill (credit to: GCB Interior Architecture Inc.)

Amenities

The Tricar Group for Azure – London

IMAGE & ADVERTISING

Low Rise Project Video (1-3 Storeys)

Geranium for Allegro – Aurora (credit to: Builder Insight Group Inc., Hunt Design Associates, Patton Design Studio, Sennova Canada)

High or Mid-Rise Project Video (4+ Storeys)

Tridel for Tridel At The Well “TWO SERIES. THREE CONDOS. INFINITE WAYS TO LIVE.” – Toronto (credit to: The Brand Factory)

Social Media Campaign

Minto Communities for Ottawa Brand Campaign – Ottawa

Website

Tribute Communities for Y&S Condominiums – Toronto (credit to: Guidelines Advertising Inc., Ten Block)

Low Rise Ad Campaign (1-3 Storeys)

Acorn Developments for Lookout on the Knoll – Richmond Hill (credit to: Gladstone Media)

High or Mid-Rise Ad Campaign (4+ Storeys)

Minto Communities for 123 Portland – Toronto (credit to: Blackjet Inc.)

Low-Rise Project Logo Branding (1-3 Storeys)

Acorn Developments for Lookout on the Knoll – Richmond Hill (credit to: Gladstone Media)

High or Mid-Rise Project Logo Branding (4+ Storeys)

Minto Communities for 123 Portland – Toronto (credit to: Blackjet Inc.)

ON-SITE SALES PRESENTATION

New Home Sales Office (Up to 1500 SF)

Pratt Hansen Group Inc. for Bistro 6 Condominiums – Barrie

New Home Sales Office (1501 SF and over)

Port Dalhousie Harbour Club Ltd. for The Harbour Club – Port Dalhousie

Design / Decor Centre

National Homes for National Corporate – Concord (credit to: McOuat Partnership)

Model Home / Suite (Up to 2,500 sq. ft.)

Tridel for Ten York – Toronto (credit to: The Brand Factory)

Model Home / Suite (2,501 sq. ft. and over)

FarSight Homes for Estates at Sunset Ridge – Goodwood (credit to: Builder Insight Group Inc., Cassidy & Co. Architectural Technologists, Colours & Concepts Inc.)

Low-Rise Project Sales Brochure (1-3 Storeys)

Metropia; Minto Communities for Union Village – Markham (credit to: Montana Steele Advertising)

High or Mid-Rise Project Sales Brochure (4+ Storeys)

Rosehaven Homes for The Randall Residences – Oakville (credit to: McOuat Partnership)

INNOVATION

Innovation Award

Drewlo Holdings Inc.; The Ironstone Building Company for Rent.Save.Own Program – London