VICTORIA – Finalists for the 2023 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA). The news release with the list of Finalists is here.
“Congratulations to the CARE Awards Finalists representing Canada’s leaders in west coast home design and construction,” says Ellie Sercombe, Chair of the 2023 CARE Awards. “These VRBA members’ projects showcase the latest design ideas and professional construction for those considering a new home or renovation.”
Gold winners will be announced Friday, October 20 at the CARE Awards gala hosted by CFAX-1070’s Al Ferraby in the Crystal Ballroom, Fairmont Empress Hotel.
The public will be asked to vote online for the winner of the annual People’s Choice Award at careawards.ca. The Finalists’ projects will also be on display at Hillside Centre from September 11 to September 24. Voters are entered to win a stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort the 2002 CARE Awards Project of the Year.
Finalists are selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space, and energy efficiency. The categories are Residential Planning Design & Construction; Interior Design; Commercial Planning & Design; Customer Service; Sales & Marketing; Special Achievement; and Special Interest.
“The annual CARE Awards event highlights projects ranging from family communities to waterfront dream homes,” says Casey Edge, VRBA Executive Director. “View the homes at Hillside Centre or online and vote for your favourite at careawards.ca.”
After the awards gala, the Gold winners will be displayed in a full-colour magazine distributed by the Times Colonist and available online at careawards.ca. An online presentation of the winners will be available at CTV-Vancouver Island. VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2023 CARE Awards sponsors:
Gold: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefit Trust; Built Green Canada; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring;
McLaren Properties Ltd; Slegg Building Materials; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada;
Victoria Real Estate Board
Silver: Coast Capital Savings; Trail Appliances
Bronze: Mike Geric Construction
Media: CFAX/CTV; Times Colonist
For more information, visit vrba.ca or contact admin@vrba.ca.