The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) returned to the Fairmont Empress Hotel to announce the Gold winners for the 2021 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Saturday, November 13. The 30th Anniversary CARE Awards showcased 41 categories hosted by CFAX’s Al Ferraby and attended by 150 finalists, co-workers, friends and family.
Project of the Year – Single Family was awarded to Novus Properties, Jenny Martin Design and Zebra Design for Magnolia Lane. Project of the Year-Multi-Family went to Abstract Developments for Bowker Collection. The popular People’s Choice Award was won by Christopher Developments for Fisgard Beach House.
“Congratulations to all of the Gold CARE Award winners and finalists for their outstanding projects,” says Norm Verbrugge, Chair of the 2021 CARE Awards. “A special thank-you to our sponsors, including Al Ferraby, CFAX/CTV Vancouver Island for their strong support, as well as the Fairmont Empress Hotel for their excellent work managing health and safety.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Bob Gill, Pacific Concept Developments for industry and association leadership. The Building Better Futures Community Award went to Gordon English, Genco Construction for managing the construction of an affordable townhome project for Habitat for Humanity. Anton Van Dyk, Centra Construction Group won the Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award for leadership in research and education. Abstract Developments won Green Builder of the Year for sustainable construction, and BC Housing won the Award for Environmental Achievement and the Award for Excellence in Housing Affordability for their Croftonbrook Phase 2 project.
“The CARE Awards represent the finest in sustainable West Coast home design and construction,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association. “Congratulations to VRBA members for their dedication in continuing to raise the bar during these challenging times.” Photos of the winners and finalists will be posted at www.careawards.ca and a full-colour magazine distributed in the Times Colonist on December 31st.
VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2021 CARE Awards sponsors:
Gold: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefit Trust; Built Green; 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; National Home Warranty | Aviva
Media: CFAX/CTV; Times Colonist
For more information, visit vrba.ca or contact admin@vrba.ca
2021 CARE Awards Gold Winners
Best Entry Level Market Home
GableCraft Homes – Corrigan and Rayn Properties – Newlyweds (tie)
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under 2,500 sq. ft.
GableCraft Homes – Carlisle
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home over 2,500 sq. ft.
Amity Construction – Strait
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Rayn Properties – Farmhouse
Best Single Family Detached Home $1 M – 1.5 M
Rayn Properties – Piano
Best Single Family Detached Home $1.5 M – 2 M
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Modern Farmhouse
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2 M
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Oculus
Best New Subdivision
Città Group and Ryan Hoyt Designs – Homes at Bakerview
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Abstract Developments – Avery Lane
Best Garden Suite / Accessory Building
Adapt Design – Shorncliffe Studio
Best Outdoor Space
Christopher Developments – Fisgard Beach House
Best New Home Design under $2 M
Christopher Developments – Fisgard Beach House
Best New Home Design over $2 M
Novus Properties, Jenny Martin Design and Zebra Design – Magnolia Lane
Best Home Design – Concept
Ryan Hoyt Designs – True Perspective
Best Innovative Feature
GT Mann Contracting, Jenny Martin Design and Ryan Hoyt Designs – Hidden Hills
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration
Green Island Builders – Castlerock
Best Traditional Kitchen
Novus Properties and Jenny Martin Design – Magnolia Lane
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 250 sq. ft.
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Oculus
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 250 sq. ft.
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Modern Farmhouse
Best Traditional Bathroom
Amity Construction – Home
Best Contemporary Bathroom
Interactive Construction and Carly Sanderson Interiors – The Hilltop House
Best Master Suite
Novus Properties and Jenny Martin Design – Magnolia Lane
Best Interior – Residential
Novus Properties and Jenny Martin Design – Magnolia Lane
Best Custom Millwork under 2,000 sq. ft.
Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Mon Petit Chou
Best Custom Millwork over 2,000 sq. ft.
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Oculus
Best Commercial Project
Verity Construction – Westshore BoulderHouse
Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development
Abstract Developments – Bowker Collection
Best Sales Centre / Show Home
Concert Properties – Tapestry at Victoria Harbour
Best Website
Thomas Philips Woodworking – Thomas Philips Woodworking
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Abstract Developments – Bowker Collection
Award for Environmental Achievement
BC Housing – Croftonbrook Phase 2
Green Builder of the Year
Abstract Developments
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Abstract Developments – Bowker Collection
Project of the Year – Single Family
Novus Properties, Jenny Martin Design and Zebra Design – Magnolia Lane
People’s Choice Award
Christopher Developments – Fisgard Beach House
Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability
BC Housing
Award for Advancing Solar Energy Efficiency
Mike Geric Construction and Patriot Homes (two winners)
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
Anton Van Dyk, Centra Construction Group
Building Better Futures Award
Gordon English, Genco Construction
Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award
Jenna Williams, Royal Bay Secondary
Lifetime Achievement Award
Bob Gill, Pacific Concept Developments