CASEY EDGE
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).
“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.”
2023 CARE Awards Finalists
Best Entry Level Market Home
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Westwick
Khataw Development – Annabelle
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under $900,000
Jesse Baidwan Developments – Island Homestead
Khataw Development – Classica
Khataw Development – Shirley
Verity Construction – Westview Phase 3
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home $900,000 – $1,000,000
Città Group – Golf Community
Everise Developments – Provence
Patriot Homes – Windsor
Terry Johal Developments and Step One Design – Prism
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Made to Last Custom Homes – Edgewater
White Wolf Homes – Merlin
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,250,000
Fayze Contracting – Beach House
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Lincoln
Made to Last Custom Homes – Ocean Bank
Patriot Homes – The Motoko
White Wolf Homes – Seaview
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,250,000 – $1,500,000
Patriot Homes – Chapel
Patriot Homes – The Woods
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Bowcey Construction – Cathedral
Christopher Developments and Blackline Home Design – Coalescent
Ocean Ave. Developments, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Belo Na Vodi
Terry Johal Developments and KB Design – Legato
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000
Coast Prestige Homes, Zebra Group and Jenny Martin Design – Gracie Oaks
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Villamar Construction and Step One Design – Nordic Chic
Best New Subdivision (small)
Khataw Development – Annabelle
White Wolf Homes – Bayview
Best New Subdivision (large)
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Phase 4B
Verity Construction – Westview Phase 3
Best New Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Aryze Developments – Rhodo
Città Group – Waterview
GableCraft R.B. Homes – The Coral
GableCraft R.B. Homes – The Villas
Best Outdoor Space under $500,000
Christopher Developments – Coalescent
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Terry Johal Developments – Oasis
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Outdoor Space over $500,000
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
GT Mann Contracting – Water’s Edge
Villamar Construction – Nordic Chic
Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft.
Blackline Home Design and Christopher Developments – Coalescent
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Khataw Development – Shirley
Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft.
Adapt Design – Villa Serene
Bowcey Construction – Cathedral
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Step One Design – Prism
Villamar Construction – Nordic Chic
Best Home Design – Concept
Step One Design – Aloft
Step One Design – Windward
Villamar Construction – The Modern Edge
Best Innovative Feature
Aryze Developments – Rotunda
Bowcey Construction – Cathedral
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Villamar Construction and Step One Design – Nordic Chic
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $750,000
Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built – Contemporary Art Deco Addition
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
MacMinn Contracting – Craftsman Revival
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $750,000
Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Laurel Park
Villamar Construction – Post Modern Revival
White Wolf Homes – Grand Dreams
Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Bowcey Construction – Cathedral
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Markham Southlands
Best Traditional Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000
Everise Developments – Provence
Fayze Contracting – Beach House
Jenny Martin Design and Splinters Millworks – Laurel Park
Spaciz Design Company – Cordial
Best Traditional Kitchen over $150,000
Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built – Prospect Lake Addition
Jenny Martin Design, Coast Prestige Homes and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Gracie Oaks
Outlook Project Management and Spaciz Design Company – Little Charmer
Spaciz Design Company – Lux
Best Contemporary Kitchen under $100,000
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Lincoln
Khataw Development – Norman
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Prism
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Villamar Construction – PostModern Revival
Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000
Bowcey Construction – Willows
Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors – Coalescent
Made to Last Custom Homes – Ocean Bank
Spaciz Design Company – Redefined
White Wolf Homes – Seaview
Best Contemporary Kitchen over $150,000
Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built – Contemporary Art Deco Addition
Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built – Mid-Century Addition
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Belo Na Vodi
Best Bathroom
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors – Coalescent
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Lincoln
Villamar Construction – PostModern Revival
Best Primary Suite under $150,000
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Bowcey Construction – Willows
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Markham Southlands
Spaciz Design Company – Redefined
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Primary Suite over $150,000
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Jenny Martin Design and Coast Prestige Homes – Gracie Oaks
Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Belo Na Vodi
Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Jenny Martin Design and Splinters Millworks – Laurel Park
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Fayze Contracting – Beach House
Spaciz Design Company, Ocean Ave. Developments and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Belo Na Vodi
Villamar Construction and Step One Design – Nordic Chic
Zebra Interiors and Christopher Developments – Coalescent
Best Interior – Homes over $2,000,000
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Jenny Martin Design and Coast Prestige Homes – Gracie Oaks
Best Custom Millwork under $150,000
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors – Coalescent
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Custom Millwork over $150,000
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Gracie Oaks
Villamar Construction and Step One Design – Nordic Chic
Best Commercial Project
Città Group – Heritage Style
Città Group – Office and Shop
Best Interior – Commercial
Bidgood Strong Projects DBA Strong Built – Technology Headquarters Workplace Improvement
Città Group – Office and Shop
McGeachy Design Studio – Office at the Terminus
Villamar Construction – Modern Dental Oasis
Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Chard Development – The Yates on Yates
Chard Development – Vivid at the Yates
Denford Construction Management – Berwick Parksville
Best Customer Service
Chard Development
Verity Construction
Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite
Chard Development – Haven
Chard Development – Nest
GableCraft R.B. Homes – GableCraft Home Store
Best Website
Chard Development – Haven
Chard Development – Nest
GableCraft R.B. Homes – GableCraft Homes
White Wolf Homes – White Wolf Homes
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Chard Development – Haven
Chard Development – Nest
GableCraft R.B. Homes – The Coral
White Wolf Homes – White Wolf Homes
Award for Environmental Achievement
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Hemp House
Green Builder of the Year
Abstract Developments
Aryze Developments
GableCraft R.B. Homes
Verity Construction
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Denford Construction Management – Berwick Parksville
Project of the Year – Single Family
Christopher Developments – Coalescent
Coast Prestige Homes, Jenny Martin Design and Zebra Group – Gracie Oaks
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
