Finalists for Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards

 

NEWS RELEASE
 
FINALISTS NAMED FOR CHBA NATIONAL SAM AWARDS
OTTAWA - December 3, 2009 - The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is pleased to announce the Finalists for the 2009 CHBA National SAM Awards - Presented by American Standard Brands and Trane Canada.
 
The CHBA National SAM Awards celebrate excellence in new homes and renovation design, innovative technology and construction techniques, outstanding presentation, and marketing activities across Canada.
 
Twenty-three CHBA National SAM Awards will be presented at the Association’s 67th National Conference on March 6, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia. CHBA President Gary Friend said that winning a National SAM is a real honour and distinction.
 
“We have seen tremendous spirit in the competition in recent years and it reflects just how coveted the National SAMs have become for new home builders, renovators and developers,” declared Mr. Friend.  “The competition is fierce and the quality of the entries received from across Canada is truly outstanding.  The finalists indeed are making their mark on the home building industry.”
 
CHBA National SAM Awards are offered in the following categories (number of awards in category): New Home Awards (8), Home Renovation Awards (5), Marketing Awards (6), the Marketing Excellence Award, the Green Home Award, the Community Development Award and the American Standard Grand SAM Award. The Grand SAM Award will be presented to the new home builder member who best combined excellence in both the building and marketing of new homes.
 
A listing of all of the CHBA National SAM Award Finalists and breakdown of the individual categories is attached.
 
About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) is the voice of the residential construction industry in Canada representing more than 8,500 member firms across Canada. Membership comprises new home builders, renovators, developers, trade contractors, building material manufacturers and suppliers, lenders and other professionals in the housing sector.
 
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For more information:
 
Michael S. Gough, CAE
 (613) 230-3060  (613) 230-3060
 


 



 

FINALISTS FOR THE 2009 NATIONAL SAM AWARDS
– PRESENTED BY AMERICAN STANDARD BRANDS & TRANE CANADA –
 
 
NEW HOME AWARDS
 
PRODUCTION HOMES:
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME UNDER 1,500 SQUARE FEET
Doug Tarry Ltd, St. Thomas, ON “The Foxbridge, Lake Margaret Estates”
Homes by Avi Edmonton Inc., Calgary, AB “The Jacob Damian Dean in Tamarack”
Homes by Avi Inc., Calgary, AB “The Hunter Steven Crosswell in Wentworth Glen”
Jayman MasterBUILT, Calgary, AB “Innovations by Jayman Renew model”
Rohit Group of Companies, Edmonton, AB “The Manhattan, The Vistas at Ambleside”
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME BETWEEN 1,500 TO 2,200 SQUARE FEET
Albi Homes Limited, Calgary, AB “The Milano in Cranston Estates”
Beattie Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB “Jasper I, New Brighton”
Century West Homes Ltd., Regina, SK “The Parkdale”
Geertsma Homes Ltd., Belleville, ON “The Grandhaven, Grandview Estates”
Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc., Hensall, ON “Craftsman”
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME OVER 2,200 SQUARE FEET
Abstract Developments Inc., Victoria, BC “The Westcott, Edgecliffe Estate”
Albi Homes Limited, Calgary, AB “The Barrington 2 in Cranston Estates”
Albi Homes Limited, Calgary, AB “The Messina in Cranston Estates”
Rawlings Homes, London, ON “The Charlton”
White Eagle Homes Ltd., Edmonton, AB “The Blue Diamond”
 
SINGLE ATTACHED HOMES
Augusta Fine Homes, A Division of NuVista Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB “The Wilson ‘A’”
Augusta Fine Homes, A Division of NuVista Homes Ltd., Calgary, AB “The Wilson ‘B’”
Homes by Avi Edmonton Inc., Calgary, AB “2 bedroom plan in Griesbach Wood II”
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC “Sunset Grove”
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC “The Waterfront”
 
CUSTOM HOMES:
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME UNDER 2,500 SQUARE FEET
Coastal Construction, Victoria, BC
Coulson Design Build Inc., Amherstburg, ON
Linwood Homes Ltd., Delta, BC
Normerica Authentic Timber Frame Homes, Gormley, ON
Sabal Homes, Calgary, AB
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME BETWEEN 2,500 TO 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Brad-Mar Homes, Calgary, AB
Linwood Homes Ltd., Delta, BC
McKinley Masters, Calgary, AB
P.C.S. Construction, Penticton, BC
TS Williams Construction Ltd. & The Interior Design Group, Nanaimo, BC
 
SINGLE DETACHED HOME OVER 4,000 SQUARE FEET
Artisan Construction Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Bachly Construction, Bolton, ON
Glenhar Builders Ltd., Quispamsis, NB
Linwood Homes Ltd., Delta, BC
Mibroc Construction Ltd., Kamloops, BC
 
 
MULTI-FAMILY PROJECT:
 
Adera Development Corp., Vancouver, BC “Salus”
Adera Development Corp., Vancouver, BC “GREEN”
Concert Real Estate Corporation, Vancouver, BC “365 Waterfront”
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC “The Waterfront”
 
 
GREEN HOME AWARD
Corvinelli Homes Ltd., Russell, ON
Double N Custom Homes Ltd., Strathroy, ON
Doug Tarry Ltd, St. Thomas, ON
Scotian Homes, Enfield, NS
Terra View Homes, Guelph, ON
 
 
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Adera Development Corp., Vancouver, BC “Salus”
Adera Development Corp., Vancouver, BC “GREEN”
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Solterra Development Corp., Delta, BC “Sunset Grove”
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC “The Waterfront Resort Townhomes”
 
HOME RENOVATION AWARDS
 
KITCHEN
Artisan Construction Inc., Vancouver, BC
Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry Inc., St. Catharines, ON
G.E. Miller Builder & Contractor Inc., Victoria, BC
Harwood Design Builders Ltd., Winnipeg, MB
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd., Vancouver, BC
 
ANY ROOM
Artisan Construction Ltd., Vancouver, BC
B Cubed Construction Ltd., Salt Spring Island, BC
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Schreyer Construction Ltd., Whistler, BC
Upward Construction & Renovation Ltd., Vancouver, BC
 
ADDITION
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Lagois Drafting and Construction Inc., North Gower, ON
Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd., Kitchener, ON
Pride Homes by Fred Hendriks Inc., Beamsville, ON
TQ Construction Ltd., Burnaby, BC
 
WHOLE HOUSE - $500,000 AND LESS
Canadian Renovations Inc., Surrey, BC
Kenorah Construction & Design Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Northern Edge Construction Services Ltd., Toronto, ON
Pride Homes by Fred Hendriks Inc., Beamsville, ON
RJR Construction Management Ltd., Vancouver, BC
 
WHOLE HOUSE – MORE THAN $500,000
Artisan Construction Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Basil Restoration Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Oke Woodsmith Building Systems Inc., Hensall, ON
Reid Developments Ltd., Coquitlam, BC
TQ Construction Ltd., Burnaby, BC
 
MARKETING AWARDS
 
BEST PRINT AD
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Quintessa Homes Corporation, Vaughan, ON “Kleinburg on the Boulevard”
Sifton Properties Limited, London, ON
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC
 
BEST DIRECT MAIL PROMOTION
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Hungerford Group International Holdings Corporation, Vancouver, BC “MacPherson Walk”
InSight Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo, BC “Hawthorne Corner”
Jayman MasterBUILT, Calgary, AB “Ascent by Aspire Condo Living by Jayman”
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC “The Waterfront”
 
BEST WEBSITE
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
InSight Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo, BC “Hawthorne Corner”
North Prairie Development Ltd., Saskatoon, SK
Solterra Development Corp., Surrey, BC “Sunset Grove”
TAS Designbuild & Const., Toronto, ON “Giraffe Condominiums”
 
BEST PROJECT SIGNAGE AND LOGO
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Hungerford Group International Holdings Corporation, Vancouver, BC “MacPherson Walk”
InSight Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo, BC “Hawthorne Corner”
Quintessa Homes Corporation, Vaughan, ON “Kleinburg Reserve on the Boulevard”
Sifton Properties Limited, London, ON
 
BEST BROCHURE/KIT
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Empire Communities, Thornhill, ON “Fly Condos”
Jayman MasterBUILT, Calgary, AB “Hardy Point Brochure”
Larco Corporation, Ottawa, ON “Solera”
Starward Homes Limited, Hamilton, ON “Kitty Murray Woods”
 
BEST SALES OFFICE
Concert Real Estate Corporation, Vancouver, BC “365 Waterfront”
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Hungerford Group International Holdings Corporation, Vancouver, BC “MacPherson Walk East”
InSight Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo, BC “Hawthorne Corner”
TAS Designbuild & Const., Toronto, ON “Giraffe Condominiums”
 
MARKETING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC “Dockside Green”
Empire Communities, Thornhill, ON “Fly Condos”
Hungerford Group International Holdings Corporation, Vancouver, BC “MacPherson Walk”
InSight Holdings Ltd., Nanaimo, BC “Hawthorne Corner”
Sifton Properties Limited, London, ON “Woodholme Park Neighbourhood Development”
  
AMERICAN STANDARD GRAND SAM AWARD 
Concert Real Estate Corporation, Vancouver, BC
Dockside Green Ltd. Partnership, Victoria, BC
Solterra Development Corp., Surrey, BC
Trasolini Chetner Construction Corporation, Vancouver, BC