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 2025 BILD Awards Gala.

BILD presented 50 awards in the categories of architecture, design, marketing, people and sales, and in the prestigious project and builder categories. A group of 51 expert judges from across North America determined the winners from over 700 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. “This year’s winners truly exemplify outstanding innovation and showcase the excellence of the building industry in the Greater Toronto Area.”

Howard Sokolowski, Founder and CEO of Metropia, received BILD’s Lifetime Achievement Award. It is the highest honour BILD can present 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. Sokolowski has been at the forefront of Canada’s development industry for more than 30 years. One of the most trusted and influential industry leaders, he is renowned for building iconic communities that residents are proud to call home.

The Daniels Corporation was named Home Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise, while Great Gulf received the title of Home Builder of the Year, Lowrise. The Home Builder of the Year categories recognize 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.

The winners of the top project and builder categories include:

• Green Builder of the Year, Lowrise – Great Gulf
• Green Builder of the Year, Mid/Highrise – Tridel
• Angelo DelZotto Fearless Innovator Award – Assembly Corp.
• lgnat Kaneff Inspiration Award – Sam Condo, Weston Flooring Ltd.
• Riley Brethour Leadership Award – Adrian Rocca, Fitzrovia
• Stephen Dupuis CSR Award – Fitzrovia
• Best Overall Marketing Campaign – Equiton Developments – MAXIUM at 875 The Queensway – The Community, kg&a, Qoo Studio Inc., Patton Design Studio
• Best Advertising Campaign, Paid Media – Fitzrovia –Sloane by Fitzrovia – PUREBLINK, Qoo Studio Inc.
• Best Midrise Building Design – Equiton Developments – MAXIUM at 875 The Queensway – Patton Design Studio
• Best Highrise Building Design – Devron Developments – 101 Spadina – Gladstone Media, II BY IV DESIGN, RDS
• Best Community, Built – Fitzrovia – Elm-Ledbury – PUREBLINK, Qoo Studio Inc.
• Best Purpose-Built Rental – The Rose Corporation – The Bakerfield II – RAW Design, BGO
• Project of the Year, Lowrise – Arista Homes and Great Gulf – OAKPOINTE in Upper Joshua Creek – 1063 Guidelines, Hunt Design Associates, Qoo Studio Inc.
• Project of the Year, Mid/Highrise – North Drive Investments – One Roxborough West
• Best New Community, Planned/Under Development – ARGO Development Corporation – Caledon Station – GSAI (Glen Schnarr & Associates Inc.)

In addition, Brixen Developments’ Exhale Residences, designed by Architecture Unfolded received the People’s Choice Award, which is voted by the public.

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