OHBA names winners of 2023 Awards of Distinction
October 04, 2023
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the winners of the 2023 OHBA Awards of Distinction (AoD). This annual awards program recognizes the creativity, innovation and excellence of builders, renovators, developers and service professionals within Ontario’s residential construction industry. Categories span seven groupings, including architectural design, renovation, room design, image and advertising, on-site sales presentation and the coveted prestige awards.
2023 OHBA Awards of Distinction – Top Honours
The coveted Ontario Builder of the Year was divided into two honours, representing both small and large-volume builders across the province.
The 2023 Ontario Builder of the Year – Small Volume honour was presented to Dietrich Homes. Based in Peterborough, Dietrich Homes is dedicated to quality, innovation and community engagement. Currently constructing Net Zero and Net Zero Ready homes in its Trails of Lily Lake community, Dietrich is committed to embracing green initiatives to enhance the lives of Ontario homebuyers.
The 2023 Ontario Builder of the Year – Large Volume honour was presented to The Daniels Corporation. As a full-service developer, The Daniels Corporation has built more than 39,0000 homes spanning 39 years in business. Based in Toronto, Daniels has built its reputation for being a fully inclusive, vertically integrated community builder/developer by creating lasting, vibrant and healthy communities.
2023 Prestige Award winners also include:
Project of the Year – Lowrise: Branthaven Homes, West&Post, Oakville
Project of the Year – High- or Midrise: National Homes, Northshore, Burlington (ADhoc Studio, esQape design inc., Kirkor Architects & Planners, McOuat Partnership)
People’s Choice: Amexon Development Corp., The Residences at Central Park, Toronto (credit to: Core Architects Inc., II By IV Design)
For the full list of winners, visit ohbaaod.ca.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
Midrise Building (4-10 Storeys)
Pratt Homes, Elements Condominiums, Barrie
Highrise Building (11-plus Storeys)
Minto Communities, North Oak Tower 3, Oakville
(credit to: Figure3, NAK Design Strategies Inc., Quadrangle)
High- or Midrise Condo Suite (Up to 800 Sq. Ft.)
Brixen Developments Inc., Exhale Residences, Mississauga
(credit to: 52 Pick-up Inc., Architecture Unfolded)
High- or Midrise Green Building (4-plus Storeys)
Tridel and Hines, Aquabella Bayside, Toronto