CARE AWARDS SHOWCASE LEADERS IN WEST COAST HOME CONSTRUCTION
VICTORIA – Leading projects in sustainable West Coast home design and construction were showcased at the 2019 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island on Saturday, September 21 at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. More than 50 awards were presented at the 28th annual event attended by 300 builders, renovators, designers, trades, suppliers.
Project of the Year – Single Family was awarded to Falcon Heights Contracting, Ryan Hoyt Designs and Mari Kushino Design for Elements. Project of the Year-Multi-Family went to McLaren Properties for Seahaven. The popular People’s Choice Award was won by Shane Murray Contracting for Enchanting.
“Congratulations to all of the Gold CARE Award winners and finalists for their outstanding projects,” says Jenny Martin, Chair of the 2019 CARE Awards. “A special thank-you to our sponsors for their strong support always making the CARE Awards a fabulous evening of celebration.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to David Dare, Roads’End Contracting for many years of leadership in award-winning, energy efficient construction. The Building Better Futures Community Award went to Mike Geric Construction for innovation, affordability and contribution to the community. Jason Good, Jason Good Custom Cabinets won the Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award for leadership in charitable giving. Green Builder of the Year was presented by Built Green Canada to Falcon Heights Contracting for energy efficiency.
The Student Design Award went to Alyson Wheeldon, which includes $500 from the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
“The CARE Awards highlight Canada’s finest West Coast homes and the skilled people behind them,”
says Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
Photos of the 2019 CARE Awards winners and finalists will be posted at www.careawards.ca.
CARE Awards Sponsors:
GOLD: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefit Trust; Built Green Canada; Coast Capital Savings; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; McLaren Properties Ltd.; National Home Warranty / Aviva; Slegg Building Materials; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada; Victoria Real Estate Board
SILVER: Coastal Community Credit Union; Trail Appliances
MEDIA: CFAX/CTV; Times Colonist
BRONZE: BC Ferries; FloForm Countertops; Mike Geric Construction
Media Release is available here.
2019 CARE Awards Gold Winners
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under 2,500 sq. ft.
Aryze Developments and Urbana Kitchens – Better Not More
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home over 2,500 sq. ft.
New West Development Corp. and Spaciz Design Company – Comfort & Class
Best Entry Level Market Home
Patriot Homes – Vista
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under 2,400 sq. ft.
Goodison Construction and Mari Kushino Design – Contemporary Craftsman
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home 2,400 – 3,100 sq. ft.
True Home Construction – Inception
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home over 3,100 sq. ft.
Rayn Properties – Colonial
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,400,000
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Roosevelt Estates; and Philco Construction and Ryan Hoyt Designs – Ocean View (tie)
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,400,000 – $1,800,000
Patriot Homes – Lookout
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,800,000 – $2,100,000
Designated Developments – Midnight Cypress
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,100,000
Falcon Heights Contracting, Ryan Hoyt Designs and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
Best Subdivision
Città Group – Poet’s Corner Infill Project
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
McLaren Properties – Seahaven
Best Outdoor Space under $300,000
GT Mann Contracting and KB Design – Old West
Best Outdoor Space over $300,000
Philco Construction and Ryan Hoyt Designs – Backyard Retreat
Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft.
Java Designs and M. Knight Construction – Coastal Hideaway
Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft.
Ryan Hoyt Designs – Elements
Best Innovative Feature
Aryze Developments – Better Not More
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $500,000
Goodison Construction – Saxe Point
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $500,000
Aryze Developments – Norfolk Lodge
Best Traditional Kitchen under 200 sq. ft.
Lida Homes – Classic Mode; and Velocity Contracting – Farm House (tie)
Best Traditional Kitchen 200 – 300 sq. ft.
Spaciz Design Company and New West Development Corp. – Comfort & Class
Best Traditional Kitchen over 300 sq. ft.
Falcon Heights Contracting and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 200 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Cube
Best Contemporary Kitchen 200 – 250 sq. ft.
Spaciz Design Company – Redefined
Best Contemporary Kitchen 251-350 sq. ft.
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Notting Hill
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 350 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets and Integral Design + Build – Sanctuary
Best Traditional Bathroom
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Roosevelt Estates
Best Contemporary Bathroom under 140 sq. ft.
Spaciz Design Company – Fresh Air
Best Contemporary Bathroom over 140 sq. ft.
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Swell
Best Master Suite under 560 sq. ft.
Falcon Heights Contracting and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
Best Master Suite over 560 sq. ft.
Seba Construction and Amber Binab Design – Georgian Oaks
Best Media Room
Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Swell
Best Interior – Residential under 2,500 sq. ft.
Spaciz Design Company – Posh Penthouse
Best Interior – Residential 2,500 – 4,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments – Fusion
Best Interior – Residential 4,000 – 6,000 sq. ft.
Designated Developments – Midnight Cypress
Best Interior – Residential over 6,000 sq. ft.
Falcon Heights Contracting and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
Best Custom Millwork under 4,000 sq. ft.
Christopher Developments – Fusion
Best Custom Millwork 4,000 – 6,000 sq. ft.
Integral Design + Build and Jason Good Custom Cabinets – Sanctuary
Best Custom Millwork over 6,000 sq. ft.
Falcon Heights Contracting and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
Best Commercial Project
KB Design and W & J Construction – Ensemble
Best Interior – Commercial
Kimberly Williams Interiors – Chinatown Heritage
Best Website
Made To Last Custom Homes – Made To Last Custom Homes
Best Heritage Project
Aryze Developments – Norfolk Lodge
Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume
Falcon Heights Contracting
Home Design – Concept under 6,000 sq. ft.
Ryan Hoyt Designs – Incognito
Home Design – Concept over 6,000 sq. ft.
KB Design – Casa Roccia; and KB Design – Volante (tie)
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
McLaren Properties – Seahaven
Project of the Year – Single Family
Falcon Heights Contracting, Ryan Hoyt Designs and Mari Kushino Design – Elements
People’s Choice Award
Shane Murray Contracting – Enchanting
Lifetime Achievement Award
David Dare, Roads’End Contracting
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
Jason Good, Jason Good Custom Cabinets
Building Better Futures Community Award
Mike Geric Construction
Student Design Award
Alyson Wheeldon
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