OHBA names winners of 2024 Awards of Distinction
October 02, 2024
The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) has announced the winners of the 2024 OHBA Awards of Distinction (AoD), recognizing 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.
The 2024 Prestige Awards
Project of the Year – Lowrise: FRAM + Slokker for Sunshine Harbour, Orillia
Project of the Year – High- or Midrise: Devron Developments for 101 Spadina Road, Toronto
OHBA People’s Choice: Devron Developments for 101 Spadina Road, Toronto
2024 OHBA Awards of Distinction – Top Honours
Builder of the Year – Large Volume: Mountainview Building Group
As Niagara’s largest “home-grown” builder, Mountainview Building Group prides itself in ensuring that every interaction is tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients. The company provides innovative services such as personalized architectural consultations and its MyHome Tracker system. Co-owners Mark Basciano and Mike Memme have taken many industry leadership positions in the HBA network, Tarion, HRCA and government consultations. They also believe strongly in growing communities, with a long history of service and donations, such as $3 million to the new South Niagara Hospital, $1 million to Hospice Niagara and the annual Mountainview LemonAID Day event supporting Family and Children’s Services Niagara.
Builder of the Year – Small Volume: Depencier Builders
Under the leadership of owner Dave Depencier, Depencier Builders has provided its hometown of Dresden with innovation in home construction and design for more than 25 years. In addition to staying at the forefront of innovation in home construction and design concepts, Dave Depencier has positively portrayed the industry through participation in multiple television episodes and a strong social media presence. The company supports the local community with more than $100,000 raised for local hospital diagnostic equipment in Chatham-Kent.
Service Professional of the Year: WalterFedy
As a leading Canadian multi-disciplinary design firm, WalterFedy has transitioned to sector specialization, providing clients with insights and knowledge to save money and time. The Energy and Carbon Solutions service team and other innovations allow for constantly evolving industry solutions. WalterFedy gives to a wide range of charitable causes and supports its employees’ community engagement. The company supports the industry through partnerships with multiple HBAs and participation at the local and national levels in progressive industry associations.
For a full list of winners, visit ohbaaod.ca.