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London Home Builders' Association is proud to recognize the highest levels of achievement in the residential development and construction industry. LHBA members are among the most creative builders, renovators, designers, marketers, suppliers and salespeople in the region!
Design AwardsGROUP
D1 - Best Indoor Living Space (New or Renovated)
Requirements
Submit one room only per entry - Family Room, Great Room, Living Room, Den, Media Room, Library, Bedroom or other such gathering space.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
D2 - Best Outdoor Living Space (New or Renovated)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
D3 - Best Kitchen Cabinetry (New)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
D4 - Best Kitchen Cabinetry (Renovated)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
D5 - Best Bathroom Cabinetry (New)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
D6 - Best Bathroom Cabinetry (Renovated)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
D7 - Best Closet (New or Renovated)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Marketing AwardsGROUP
M1 - Best Project Branding
Requirements
This could include logos, project signage, A frames, model identification or media specific to a development including builder information packages.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Concept | 14.0% |
Copy | 14.0% |
Layout | 14.0% |
Creativity | 14.0% |
Impact | 14.0% |
Appropriate use of the type of media | 15.0% |
Overall design used to convey a message to the target market | 15.0% |
M2 - Best Merchandised Model Home
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Overall Appeal | 25.0% |
Use of interior finishes to highlight features of the model home in relation to the target market and style of the home | 25.0% |
Use of furnishings to highlight features of the model home in relation to the target market and style of the home | 25.0% |
Use of accessories and window treatments to highlight features of the model home in relation to the target market and style of the home | 25.0% |
M3 - Best Digital Presence (Builder or Renovator)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Originality, concept and execution of presentation | 16.0% |
Creative use of media | 16.0% |
Effective communication | 17.0% |
Ease of use | 17.0% |
Information architecture | 17.0% |
Use of multiple platforms to promote business and interact with current and potential clients | 17.0% |
M4 - Best Digital Presence (Supplier or Sub-Trade)
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Originality, concept and execution of presentation | 16.0% |
Creative use of media | 16.0% |
Effective communication | 17.0% |
Ease of use | 17.0% |
Information architecture | 17.0% |
Use of multiple platforms to promote business and interact with current and potential clients | 17.0% |
M5 - Best Show Room, Design Centre or Sales Office
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Overall appearance | 20.0% |
Opportunity for customer interaction | 20.0% |
Functionality of layout | 20.0% |
Unique display of products | 20.0% |
Innovative features | 20.0% |
New Home AwardsGROUP
N1 - Best New Kitchen in a Home up to $1,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
N2 - Best New Kitchen in a Home over $1,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
N3 - Best New Bathroom in a Home up to $1,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
N4 - Best New Bathroom in a Home over $1,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 25.0% |
Creative use of space and materials | 25.0% |
N5 - Best New Exterior
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Use of architectural features | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 25.0% |
N6 - Best New Townhome up to $800,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N7 - Best New Townhome over $800,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N8 - Best New Rental Townhome
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N9 - Best New Rental Mid/High Rise
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N10 - Best New Mid-High Rise Home up to $800,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N11 - Best New Mid-High Rise Home over $800,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N12 - Best New Single Family Home up to $1,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N13 - Best New Single Family Home $1,000,000 - $1,500,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N14 - Best New Single Family Home $1,500,000 - $2,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N15 - Best New Single Family Home over $2,000,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Selection and use of building materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
N16 - Jim Kennedy Project of the Year
Description
Jim Kennedy was passionate about the art and science of "Good Urban Design" and recognized its use and benefit to the London community. Adding Jim's name to this award makes it imperative that the ultimate winning project must be a leading example for the industry and community, excelling at both the subjective and objective elements of good urban design.
Requirements
Applies to Multi-family/Condo/Townhouse/Residential High Rise.
Submissions must have been built with partial occupancy. Elevations (or renderings) must be provide.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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How does this Project better the living environment of its residents and also represent excellence, innovation and future thinking. | 20.0% |
Use of building materials and layout of individual dwellings units. This can be in a new construction or a restoration/transformation. | 20.0% |
Attractiveness and usefulness of site amenities including landscaping, recreational facilities and communal areas, which provide comfort and convenience to residents. Highlight features, which are accessible for the physically challenged. | 20.0% |
Visual attractiveness of the following mandatory concepts; Safety and convenience of vehicular traffic, parking areas and pedestrian amenities. | 20.0% |
Overall attractiveness of multi-housing project. Encompassing but not limited to preservation of privacy, good view for residents and the use of sound urban planning principles. | 20.0% |
Renovation AwardsGROUP
R1 - Best Renovated Kitchen up to $75,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Use of materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
R2 - Best Renovated Kitchen over $75,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Use of materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
R3 - Best Renovated Bathroom up to $35,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Use of materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
R4 - Best Renovated Bathroom over $35,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 20.0% |
Functionality of the floor plan | 20.0% |
Creative use of space | 20.0% |
Use of materials | 20.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of client | 20.0% |
R5 - Best Renovated Exterior
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Use of architectural features/compatibility with existing features | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of the client | 25.0% |
R6 - Best Renovation up to $100,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Use of architectural features/compatibility with existing features | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of the client | 25.0% |
R7 - Best Renovation $100,000 - $200,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Use of architectural features/compatibility with existing features | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of the client | 25.0% |
R8 - Best Renovation $200,000 - $350,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Use of architectural features/compatibility with existing features | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of the client | 25.0% |
R9 - Best Renovation over $350,000
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Overall appeal | 25.0% |
Selection and use of building materials and landscaping | 25.0% |
Use of architectural features/compatibility with existing features | 25.0% |
Design compatibility to intended lifestyle of the client | 25.0% |
Special Achievement AwardsGROUP
S1 - Environmental Stewardship
Requirements
This award is presented to a builder or renovator member company of LHBA who practices and promotes sustainable building practices and takes an environmentally conscientious initiative above and beyond the industry standard.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Materials and Resources | 15.0% |
Energy and Atmosphere | 15.0% |
Water Efficiency | 15.0% |
Indoor Environment | 15.0% |
Education | 15.0% |
Promotion | 15.0% |
Industry Involvement | 10.0% |
S2 - Health and Safety
Requirements
This Award is presented to a builder or renovator member company of LHBA that best promotes and enforces safe construction practices. The Award will be presented to the Site Supervisor for the Project.
The submitted job sites will be inspected by a member of the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association of Ontario and will be given an overall safety rating.
The submitting company will have a scheduled review and assessment of their administrative processes by Mentor Safety Consultant Inc. They will review such items as safety policies and procedures, required postings, scheduled JHSC meetings, inspections reports and safety training standards. Incident and accident rates will also be considered.
This voluntary and confidential inspection (which will be used solely for determining the recipient of this award) is designed to assist the employer and reward those who have been practicing and promoting safety on the work site.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Extent to which the construction site conforms to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. | 45.0% |
The review and assessment of their administrative processes. This may include safety policies and procedures, required postings, scheduled JHSC meetings, inspections reports and safety training standards. | 45.0% |
Incident & Accident rates | 10.0% |
S3 - Ormah Gibson Award
Description
This award recognizes construction of new economic rental housing and is awarded to any member company as recognition for completing construction of a new economic rental housing in the London area during the Awards qualification period.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Completion of application and eligibility as a new economic rental property | 100.0% |
S4 - Sales Achievement
Description
Sales Achievement Award will be presented to an individual with the highest score based on total dollar volume of sales, total number of units sold, and results from a customer satisfaction survey.
Requirements
Entry is made by a builder member. The person entered for the award, must be a full-time salesperson employed by, or contracted to, a builder member. “Full-time” means deriving at least two thirds of their income from new home sales. Team sales volume is not permitted.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Total dollar value sold | 33.0% |
Total units sold | 33.0% |
Customer Satisfaction results | 34.0% |
S5 - Supplier of the Year
Description
These awards are meant to recognize excellence in products and services of members by highlighting the supplier LHBA member company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.
Requirements
Once the deadline of October 14th has passed, a survey will be sent to Builder and Renovator members for their completion. A minimum of five completed surveys will be required to qualify each entry. The results of the survey will be tabulated to determine the winners. Members may enter only one of the two categories (S5 Supplier of the Year or S6 Sub-Trade of the Year). Entry is made by the Supplier member.
Supplier - Member who supplies a product or service directly to the builder / renovator.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Customer service and overall customer recommendations | 100.0% |
S6 - Sub-Trade of the Year
Description
These awards are meant to recognize excellence in products and services of members by highlighting the Sub-Trade LHBA member company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.
Requirements
Once the deadline of October 14th has passed, a survey will be sent to Builder and Renovator members for their completion. A minimum of five completed surveys will be required to qualify each entry. The results of the survey will be tabulated to determine the winners. Members may enter only one of the two categories (S5 Supplier of the Year or S6 Sub-Trade of the Year). Entry is made by the Sub-Trade member.
Sub-Trade - Member who supplies and installs a product directly to the builder / renovator.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Customer service and overall customer recommendations | 100.0% |
S7 - Renovator of the Year
Description
These awards highlight the renovation LHBA member company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry through its leadership in improving the overall image of the industry. Entry is made by a Renovator member.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Adaptability | 22.5% |
Community Service | 22.5% |
Support of the Industry | 22.5% |
Unique Design | 22.5% |
Customer Satisfaction | 10.0% |
S8 - Builder of the Year
Description
These awards highlight the home building LHBA member company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry through its leadership in improving the overall image of the industry. Entry is made by a Builder member.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Adaptability | 22.5% |
Community Service | 22.5% |
Support of the Industry | 22.5% |
Unique Design | 22.5% |
Customer Satisfaction Survery | 10.0% |
Rooftopper of the Year
Description
Presented to the member responsible for sponsoring the most new members in the applicable membership year.
Requirements
Sponsor a minimum of 5 new members to qualify.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Selected by the Executive Committee | 100.0% |
Lifetime Achievement Award
Description
This award is meant to honour a member who had made a contribution to the Association and the housing industry over the majority of their lifetime career.
Requirements
Member nominations accepted, selected by the Executive Committee.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Selected by the Executive Committee | 100.0% |
Mowbray Sifton Award
Description
This award is named after one of the most respected men to have been among our membership, our founding President and mentor, Mr. William Mowbray Sifton. This award is meant to give recognition and show appreciation to a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the Association in the past three years.
Requirements
Member nominations accepted, selected by the Executive Committee.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Selected by the Executive Committee | 100.0% |
Community Service Award
Description
The Community Service award has been created to celebrate our members' commitment to their community. The LHBA sees the importance in recognizing your efforts, the reach and impact your good deeds have in our city. Volunteerism begins with the realization that with every challenge, be it large or small, there is an opportunity for act of service to help over come it.
Requirements
This award will take into consideration the size of a company; the number of employees and other factors that may affect a company's charitable endeavours. There is weight in the judging criteria for LOCAL contributions.
Member Nomination and self-nominations accepted, selected by the Executive Committee.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Financial contributions/Volunteerism/Size of company | 20.0% |
Charitable involvement at local level is a MUST for this award | 30.0% |
Contributions/Reach/Impact | 30.0% |
Identifying a priorty | 10.0% |
Inspiring others within your company and/or your community to do acts of community service | 10.0% |