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The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) recently recognized excellence in the design, construction, marketing and sales of new homes in the GTA at its 2022 BILD Awards.

BILD presented 48 awards in the categories of marketing, architecture, people and sales, and in the prestigious Pinnacle category. A group of 48 expert judges from across North America and Europe determined the winners from 900 submitted entries.

“The BILD Awards is one of the largest and most prestigious awards programs of its kind in North America,” says Dave Wilkes, BILD president and CEO. “The impressive individuals and dynamic companies honoured with BILD awards are justifiably proud of this recognition of their achievements amongst their peers and the public.”

Lifetime Achievement Award

Stephen Diamond, CEO of DiamondCorp, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. It is the highest honour BILD can award to a member, recognizing those who have dedicated a lifetime to the association and the industry and demonstrated significant leadership and commitment to the greater good.

Diamond is a visionary industry leader who has established a reputation for delivering well- designed, innovative residential and mixed-use developments while creating value for investors. In 2019, he was appointed Chair of Waterfront Toronto jointly by all three levels of government. He is responsible for overseeing the Quayside Project and the $1.5-billion Port Lands Flood Protection Project, the largest infrastructure project underway in North America.

Tridel was named Home Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise, while Brookfield Residential received the title of Home Builder of the Year, Lowrise. The category recognizes builders who set the standard for the rest of the industry through their professionalism and dedication to excellence. A key component of the judging process is a customer satisfaction survey, which ensures that the end-user’s experience is factored into the award criteria.

Tridel also took home the title of Green Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise, the 11th time since 2010 that the company has earned a Green Builder of the Year Award. SEAN was named Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise.

Canary Landing, a joint project by BILD members Dream Asset Management Corp., Kilmer Group and Tricon Residential, won in the category of Best New Community, Planned/Under Development. King George School Lofts and Town Homes, a Newmarket development by The Rose Corp., was named Best Community, Built.

People’s Choice Award

The award for Project of the Year, Mid/Highrise, went to Menkes Developments for the Grand Festival project in Vaughan, while the award for Project of the Year, Lowrise, went to Bloom in Seaton, a townhouse development in Pickering by Mattamy Homes. Bloom in Seaton also received the People’s Choice Award, which is voted on by the public.

For a full list of BILD Awards winners, visit bildawards.com.

Home Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise
Tridel

Home Builder of the Year Lowrise
Brookfield Residential

Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise
SEAN

Green Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise
Tridel

Best New Community, Planned/Under Development
Dream Asset Management Corp., Kilmer Group & Tricon Residential – Canary Landing – BDP Quadrangle

Best Community, Built
The Rose Corp. – King George School Lofts and Town Homes

Project of the Year, Lowrise
Mattamy Homes – Bloom in Seaton – Q4 Architects Inc., The Turn Lab

Project of the Year, Mid/Highrise
Menkes Developments Ltd. – Grand Festival – Cornerstone Marketing Realty Inc., Cecconi Simone Inc., IBI Group, The Brand Factory

People’s Choice Award
Mattamy Homes – Bloom in Seaton – Q4 Architects Inc., The Turn Lab

Angelo DelZotto Fearless Innovator Award
National Homes

Riley Brethour Leadership Award
Julie Di Lorenzo, Diamante Urban Corp.

Ignat Kaneff Inspiration Award
Debbie Cosic, In2ition Realty

Stephen Dupuis CSR Award
Greenwin Corp.

Best Organic Social Campaign
LASH Group of Companies – fourme Condos – Hersh Realty Group Inc. Brokerage

Best Brochure, Mid/Highrise
Emblem Developments Inc. – Arte – The Brand Factory

Best Amenity Rendering, Mid/Highrise
Mattamy Homes – ClockWork

Best Home Interior Rendering, Lowrise
Treasure Hill Homes – McMichael Estates – 52 Pick-Up Inc., Pureblink, Suriano Design Consultants Inc.

Best Advertising Campaign, Paid Media (Pinnacle)
ELAD Canada Realty Inc. – Galleria on The Park, Air – The Brand Factory

Best Suite Design
Mattamy Homes – Martha James, Mj2A – Graziani + Corazza Architects

Best Midrise Building Design (Pinnacle)
NVSBLE Developments – Biblio – BDP Quadrangle, Biography Design, Bousfields Inc., Paul Johnson: Unique Urban Homes, Siteplantech Inc.

Best Highrise Building Design (Pinnacle)
Collecdev – Cielo Condos – ADHOC STUDIO, Montana Steele Advertising, RDS

Best Semi/Townhouse Design
StateView Homes – BEA Towns, The Livingston

Best Innovative House Design
StateView Homes – BEA Towns, The Livingston

Best Model Home
Kylemore Communities – Kennedy Manors, 23-01, Unit 3