The Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA) announced the Gold winners for the first online 2020 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island, Saturday, Nov 28. The 29th Annual CARE Awards event showcased 37 categories hosted by CFAX’s Al Ferraby and was attended virtually by the finalists and public at www.cfax1070.com and www.ctvnewsvi.ca.
The streamed event continues to be available online at https://vancouverisland.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2087948
Project of the Year – Single Family was awarded to M. Knight Construction, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design for Maison de Lee. Project of the Year-Multi-Family went to Abstract Developments for Black and White. The popular People’s Choice Award was won by Made to Last Custom Homes for Mountaincalm.
“Congratulations to all of the Gold CARE Award winners and finalists for their outstanding projects,” says Gordon English, Chair of the 2020 CARE Awards. “A special thank-you to our sponsors for their strong support and particularly Al Ferraby, CFAX1070 and CTV Vancouver Island for their excellent work on our first-time virtual event.”
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Rob Parsons, R. Parsons Construction Ltd for leadership in award-winning construction. Best Heritage Project was awarded to MacMinn Contracting for Ross Bay. The Building Better Futures Community Award went to FortisBC for their investment and advocacy in renewable energy and carbon capture technology. Murray Frank, Building it Right won the Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award for leadership in research and education. Mike Geric Construction won Green Builder of the Year, the Award for Environmental Achievement for sustainable construction and the Award for Excellence in Housing Affordability.
“The CARE Awards represent 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 winners and finalists will be posted at www.careawards.ca.
2020 CARE Awards Sponsors:
Gold: BC Housing; BCCA Employee Benefits 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: Aviva | National Home Warranty; Mike Geric Construction
Media: CFAX / CTV; Times Colonist
For more information, visit vrba.ca or contact admin@vrba.ca
2020 CARE Awards Gold Winners
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Kahlon Developments and Adapt Design – Jade
Best Entry Level Market Home
GableCraft Homes – Shelton
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home
Patriot Homes and Adapt Design – Ridge
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Knight Construction, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Vista Moderna
Best Subdivision
GableCraft Homes – Royal Bay Phase 2
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
GableCraft Homes – West Commons
Best Condominium Unit
Abstract Developments – Black and White
Best Outdoor Space
Patriot Homes – Escape
Best New Home Design
Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Innovative Feature
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Gardens
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration
MacMinn Contracting – Ross Bay
Best Traditional Kitchen under 250 sq. ft.
Coast Prestige Homes, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Uplands Gates
Best Traditional Kitchen over 250 sq. ft.
Knight Construction, Thomas Philips Woodworking and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Contemporary Kitchen under 250 sq. ft.
Thomas Philips Woodworking – Waters Edge
Best Contemporary Kitchen over 250 sq. ft.
Highline Construction, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Eventide
Best Traditional Bathroom
Philco Construction – The Gables
Best Contemporary Bathroom
MacMinn Contracting – Ross Bay
Best Master Suite
Knight Construction, Thomas Philips Woodworking and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Interior – Residential under 2,500 sq. ft.
MacMinn Contracting – Ross Bay
Best Interior – Residential over 2,500 sq. ft.
Knight Construction, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Custom Millwork
Knight Construction, Thomas Philips Woodworking and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
Best Commercial Project
Verity Construction – Westhills Stadium
Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development
Abstract Developments – Black and White
Best Customer Service
Verity Construction
Best Sales Centre / Show Home
GableCraft Homes – HomeStore
Best Website
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Gardens
Best Heritage Project
MacMinn Contracting – Ross Bay
Award for Environmental Achievement
Mike Geric Construction – Travino Gardens
Green Builder of the Year
Mike Geric Construction
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Abstract Developments – Black and White
Project of the Year – Single Family
Knight Construction, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design – Maison de Lee
People’s Choice Award
Made to Last Custom Homes – Mountaincalm
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rob Parsons, R. Parsons Construction Ltd
Building Better Futures Community Award
FortisBC
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
Murray Frank, Building it Right
Excellence in Creating Housing Affordability
Mike Geric Construction