Categories
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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% |
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
M2 - Best Merchandised Model Home
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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
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% |
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 $750,000
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% |
N9 - Best New Rental Mid/High Rise (4-10 floors)
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 $750,000
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 $900,000 - $1,250,000
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% |
N14 - Best New Single Family Home $1,250,000 - $1,750,000
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 $1,750,000
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 - Best New Single Family Home up to $900,000
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% |
Renovation AwardsGROUP
R1 - Best Renovated Kitchen up to $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% |
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
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 September 15th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 September 15th 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Unique Design | 70.0% |
| Customer Satisfaction | 30.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | 22.5% |
| Community Service | 22.5% |
| Support of the Industry | 22.5% |
| Unique Design | 22.5% |
| Customer Satisfaction Survery | 10.0% |
