The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announces the Call for Entry for the 2024 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island.

The CARE Awards is the premier industry event celebrating Canada’s leaders in sustainable West Coast home design and construction.

This is a VRBA members-only competition. Industry professionals interested in entering the CARE Awards must apply for membership no later than June 1, 2024 at vrba.ca.

CARE Awards entries must be received by 4 pm on Monday, June 10, 2024.

In September, project photos will be displayed at Hillside Centre and online at careawards.ca. The public will be asked to vote for the always popular People’s Choice Award.

Watch for the announcement of the CARE Awards Finalists in the Times Colonist.

Gold winners will be presented with their trophies at the CARE Awards gala in the Fall at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.

A full colour CARE Awards magazine showcasing the winners will be distributed in the Times Colonist and online at careawards.ca.

From family communities to waterfront dream homes, the CARE Awards event represents the Gold Standard in residential construction.

Consider participating as an entrant or sponsor by contacting admin@vrba.ca.

We appreciate the support of our CARE Awards sponsors:

Gold: BC HousingBCCA Employee Benefit TrustBuilt Green CanadaFortisBCHourigan’s FlooringMcLaren Properties LtdSlegg Building Materials; Trail Appliances; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada Victoria Real Estate Board

Silver: Coast Capital Savings

Bronze: Centra Windows; Mike Geric Construction; 

Media: CFAX/CTVTimes Colonist

This column appears Wednesdays in the Times Colonist.

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