CASEY EDGE
VICTORIA – Finalists for the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island were announced today by the Victoria Residential Builders Association (VRBA).
“Congratulations to these CARE Awards Finalists representing Canada’s leaders in west coast home design and construction,” says Russ Barry, Chair of the 2025 CARE Awards. “They have again raised the bar in building excellence for both new homes and renovations.”
Gold winners will be announced Friday, October 3rd at the CARE Awards gala 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 1st to 14th. Voters are entered to win a stay at Long Beach Lodge Resort, the 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 CARE Awards is the premier industry event presenting outstanding projects ranging from family communities to waterfront dream homes,” says Casey Edge, VRBA Executive Director. “Vote for your favourite at careawards.ca.”
After the awards gala, the Gold winners will be displayed in a full-colour magazine distributed by the Times Colonist and available online at careawards.ca. VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2025 CARE Awards sponsors:
Best New Single Family Detached Spec Home under $1,000,000
Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher
Kahlon Developments – The Harmony
Khataw Development – Echo Ridge
Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing
Verity Construction – Park’s Edge
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Made to Last Custom Homes – Cowichan Bay Lighthouse
Rayn Properties and Royalty Projects – Aeris
Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Kahlon Developments – Waters Edge
Khataw Development – Cliffhaven
Rayn Properties and Java Designs – Peak + Pine
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Rayn Properties and Java Designs – Forest Haven
Seba Construction, Jenny Martin Design and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone
Best Single Family Detached Home $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
Città Group – Poolside Oasis
Designated Developments, Spaciz Design Company and KB Design – Iron & Ember
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
Best Single Family Detached Home over $5,000,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design Co. – Shelter Cove
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
Kahlon Developments – The Row
Khataw Development – Vista Ridge
Villamar – Oakhurst
Best New Garden Suite / Accessory Building
Frontera Homes – Greenway Studio
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
White Wolf Homes – Cheers
Best Outdoor Space under $500,000
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Fayze Contracting – Valley View
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Outdoor Space over $500,000
Citta Group – Poolside Oasis
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove
Best New Home Design under $1,000,000
Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing
Best New Home Design $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best New Home Design over $2,000,000
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
KB Design, Designated Developments and Spaciz Design Company – Iron & Ember
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Innovative Feature under $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
KB Design and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Villamar – Oakhurst
Best Innovative Feature over $100,000
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Frontera Homes – Greenway Studio
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Renovation under $500,000
Green Island Builders – The Seventies Sanctuary
Rayn Properties – Nova
Rayn Properties – Skyfall
Best Renovation $500,000 – $1,000,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge
James’ Joinery – Gill’s Treetops
Philco Construction – Coastal Revival
Best Renovation over $1,000,000
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000
Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher
Made to Last Custom Homes – Cowichan Bay Lighthouse
Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Traditional Kitchen over $100,000
Jenny Martin Design, Thomas Philips Woodworking and Seba Construction – Keystone
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Shelter Cove
True Home Construction – Willowmont
Best Contemporary Kitchen under $75,000
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing
Philco Construction – Coastal Revival
Villamar – Oakhurst
Best Contemporary Kitchen $75,000 – $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine
Kahlon Developments – Waters Edge
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $200,000
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Green Island Builders – Emerald Palace
Khataw Development – Echo Ridge
Best Contemporary Kitchen over $200,000
Città Group – Poolside Oasis
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – The West Edit
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Best Bathroom under $50,000
Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Rayn Properties and Royalty Projects – Aeris
True Home Construction – Willowmont
Best Bathroom over $50,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge
Green Island Builders – Mist and Meadow
Green Island Builders – Zen Oasis
Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove
Best Primary Suite under $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Khataw Development – Echo Ridge
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Primary Suite $100,000 – $300,000
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Jenny Martin Design and Griffin Properties – The West Edit
Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone
Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Best Primary Suite over $300,000
Città Group – Poolside Oasis
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000
Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Green Island Builders – The Seventies Sanctuary
Rayn Properties – Skyfall
Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven
Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Peak + Pine
Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone
Best Interior – Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Best Interior – Homes over $3,000,000
Città Group – Poolside Oasis
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Terry Johal Developments – Shelter Cove
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Custom Millwork under $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Gary Sandhu Developments – Antique
Gary Sandhu Developments – Cappuccino
Green Island Builders – Emerald Palace
Villamar – Oakhurst
Best Custom Millwork $100,000 – $300,000
Everise Developments and Edit Design – The Rancher
Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Thomas Philips Woodworking and Jenny Martin Design – Keystone
Upward Elements and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Custom Millwork over $300,000
Green Island Builders and Harbour City Kitchens – The Seventies Sanctuary
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Shelter Cove
Best Commercial Space
Philco Construction – Tidal Refresh
Verity Construction – Plexxis Software Head Office
Best Condominium Project / Mixed-Use Development
Pacific Viking Group Properties – Winster Court
Verity Construction – The Ridge at Vista Point
Best Customer Service – Builder
Abstract Developments
Verity Construction
Best Customer Service – Supplier / Trade
HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation
K2 Stone
Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
Formwell Homes – Woodrow Sales Centre
K2 Stone – K2 Stone
Best Website
Abstract Developments – Abstract Developments
Christopher Developments – Christopher Developments
K2 Stone – K2 Stone
Pacific Viking Group Properties – Winster Court
Villamar – Villamar
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation – HD Horne Sprayfoam & Insulation
Best Heritage Project
Città Group – Bessborough
James’ Joinery – Aoiefe’s Tir
Award for Environmental Achievement
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume
Falcon Heights Contracting
Green Island Builders
Khataw Development
True Home Construction
Villamar
Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume
Abstract Developments
Pacific Viking Group Properties
Verity Construction
Project of the Year
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
Designated Developments, Spaciz Design Company and KB Design – Iron & Ember
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Griffin Properties and Jenny Martin Design – The West Edit
GT Mann Contracting and South Shore Cabinetry – Ruth’s Knoll
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Rayn Properties and Java Designs – Forest Haven
Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design – Shelter Cove
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Source: vrba.ca
