The Victoria Residential Builders Association announced the Gold winners at the 2022 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Friday, September 23rd at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
More than 40 awards were presented at the 31st annual event attended by 200 builders, designers, trades and suppliers – Canada’s leaders in west coast, home design and construction.
“Congratulations to all of the Gold CARE Award winners and finalists for their outstanding projects,” says Norm Verbrugge, Chair of the 2022 CARE Awards. “A special thank-you to our sponsors, including Al Ferraby, CFAX/CTV Vancouver Island for always making the CARE Awards a wonderful evening.”
Project of the Year – Single Family and the popular People’s Choice Award went to Christopher Developments for Lands End Muse. Project of the Year – Multi-Family was awarded to Concert Properties for Capital Park Residences.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Andrew Tidman, Tidman Construction for professionalism and leadership in the home building industry. The Building Better Futures Community Award went to Habitat for Humanity – Victoria for their program of affordable home ownership for lower-income families. Bill Wansbrough Memorial Awards were presented to White Wolf Homes and to EnViroTec General Contracting Ltd for leadership in charitable giving.
BC Housing won awards Environmental Achievement and Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability. The Heritage Award for preserving architecture was presented to Zebra Group. Made to Last Custom Homes won Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume and Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume was won by Abstract Developments.
“The CARE Awards highlight Canada’s finest West Coast homes, the skilled people behind them, and their contributions to the industry and our community,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
Photos of the winners and finalists will be posted at careawards.ca and a full-colour magazine distributed in the Times Colonist on Saturday, November 5th. VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2022 CARE Awards sponsors:
Gold: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefits Trust; Built Green Canada; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; McLaren Properties Ltd; Slegg Building Materials; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada; Victoria Real Estate Board
Silver: Trail Appliances; Coast Capital Savings;
Bronze: National Home Warranty; Mike Geric Construction
Media: CFAX / CTV; Times Colonist
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2022 CARE Awards Gold Winners
Best Entry Level Market Home
Patriot Homes – Forum
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under 2,500 sq. ft.
Jesse Baidwan Developments – Fairfield Cottage
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home over 2,500 sq. ft.
Patriot Homes and Adapt Design – Marquis
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Kahlon Developments and Adapt Design – La vie est belle
Best Single Family Detached Home $1 – 1.2 M
Made To Last Custom Homes and Hoyt Design Co. – Quamichan Net Zero
Best Single Family Detached Home $1.2 – 2 M
White Wolf Homes – Woodside
Best Single Family Detached Home $2 – $2.4 M
Carsa Construction, IvyHouse Design and Splinters Millworks – Driftwood
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2.4 M
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Best New Subdivision
GableCraft Homes – Royal Bay Phase 4A
Best Outdoor Space
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft.
Villamar Construction – Scandinavian Retreat
Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Best Home Design – Concept
White Wolf Homes – Haven
Best Innovative Feature
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $1,000,000
Green Island Builders – Falu Rote House
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $1,000,000
Bowcey Construction and Step One Design – Oasis
Best Traditional Kitchen under 250 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Hobson Woodworks and Zebra Design – Ardmore Bay
Best Traditional Kitchen over 250 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Hobson Woodworks and Zebra Interiors – Lands End Muse
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 250 sq. ft.
Jenny Martin Design – Blackstone
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 250 sq. ft.
Jenny Martin Design – Adelaide
Best Bathroom
Jenny Martin Design – Adelaide
Best Master Suite under 500 sq. ft.
Seba Construction, McGeachy Media and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Seaview
Best Master Suite over 500 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Best Interior – Residential Under 3,500 sq. ft.
Samantha Weeks Design Group – The Frank
Best Interior – Residential 3,500 – 5,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors – Lands End Muse
Best Interior – Residential Over 5,000 sq. ft.
Seba Construction and McGeachy Media – Seaview
Best Custom Millwork under 3,500 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments, Hobson Woodworks and Zebra Group – Lands End Muse
Best Custom Millwork 3,500 – 5,000 sq. ft.
Bowcey Construction and Splinters Millworks – Oasis
Best Custom Millwork over 5,000 sq. ft.
Seba Construction, McGeachy Media and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Seaview
Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development
Concert Properties – Capital Park Residences
Best Customer Service
Concert Properties
Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume
Made To Last Custom Homes
Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume
Abstract Developments
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Concert Properties – Capital Park Residences
Project of the Year – Single Family
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
People’s Choice Award
Christopher Developments – Lands End Muse
Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability
BC Housing
Heritage Award
Zebra Group
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
White Wolf Homes and EnViroTec General Contracting (two awards)
Building Better Futures Community Award
Habitat for Humanity – Victoria
Environmental Achievement Award
BC Housing
Lifetime Achievement Award
Andrew Tidman, Tidman Construction