Awards Categories

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Overall Design

  25%

• Creativity

  25%

• Layout

  25%

• Concept

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Concept

  25%

• Layout

  25%

• Creativity

  25%

• Overall design

  25%

Requirements

Judged on the basis of effectiveness of communication, visual impact, creativity, purpose of the advertising, and the media environment for which it was created.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Concept & creativity

  25%

• Effectiveness

  25%

• Visual impact

  25%

• Brand identity

  25%

Requirements

Concept, copy and layout, unique presentation, overall design and execution conveying information and/or theme to buyer.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Concept

  25%

• Layout

  25%

• Creativity

  25%

• Overall Design

  25%

Requirements

Judged on the basis of effectiveness of communication, visual impact, creativity, purpose of the advertising, and the media environment for which it was created.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Concept & creativity

  25%

• Effectiveness

  25%

• Visual impact

  25%

• Brand identity

  25%

Requirements

Judged on the basis of effectiveness of communication, visual impact, creativity, purpose of the advertising, and the media environment for which it was created.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Brand identity

  25%

• Visual impact

  25%

• Effectiveness

  25%

• Concept & creativity

  25%

Requirements

This award recognizes a member company for fundamental achievements with their online resource. Critical design elements illustrate how the combination of technology, content and graphics have yielded an online destination that is pleasing to the eye, well organized, logical, easy to navigate, and highly functional.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Visual appeal

  20%

• Depth of content

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

• Navigation

  20%

• Overall utility

  20%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member. 

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

Please note a custom home is defined as:

1. The home is a single, detached dwelling

2. The home must be constructed and completed to qualify

3. The home is a one of a kind design and is not a minor modification of a production home

4. The home is only built once

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior appeal

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

This category may be entered by any builder that has an active site for the 2020 year. The model does not have to be a new model home. Use of finishes, furnishings, window treatments and accessories used to highlight features of the model home, in relation to the target market. All upgrades as shown are to be included in price.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Use of finishes

  20%

• Furnishings

  20%

• Window treatments

  20%

• Accessories

  20%

• Overall appeal

  20%

Requirements

Introduced in 2007, these awards recognize two separate builders based on volume of units produced. Small Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 60 units or less. Large Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 61 or more.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Product display and information

  20%

• Directional signage

  20%

• Functionality / traffic flow

  20%

• Brand identity

  20%

• Overall presentation

  20%

Requirements

Introduced in 2007, these awards recognize two separate builders based on volume of units produced. Small Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 60 units or less. Large Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 61 or more.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Product display and information

  20%

• Directional signage

  20%

• Functionality / traffic flow

  20%

• Brand identity

  20%

• Overall presentation

  20%

Requirements

This is awarded to an individual who excelled in performance and professionalism and made a meaningful contribution to the performance of the organization as a whole. Exemplary sales success, personal conduct, civic activity and industry involvement are critical aspects of consideration. 

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Presentation / appearance

  20%

• Knowledge of product / site

  20%

• Attitude

  20%

• Sales success

  20%

• Civic / industry involvement

  20%

Requirements

Introduced in 2007, these awards recognize two separate builders based on volume of units produced. Small Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 60 units or less. Large Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 61 or more.

Judging Criteria:

• Advertising & marketing
• Product designs and appeal
• Community involvement
  • Provide written details of involvement or enhancement
• Support of industry
  • Raising the awareness of the industry, promotion of the association, volunteer participation. Provide written details/examples.
• Sales success

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Advertising and marketing

  20%

• Product designs and appeal

  20%

• Community involvement

  20%

• Support of industry

  20%

• Sales success

  20%

Requirements

Introduced in 2007, these awards recognize two separate builders based on volume of units produced. Small Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 60 units or less. Large Volume builders will produce an annual unit volume of 61 or more.

Judging Criteria:

• Advertising & marketing
• Product designs and appeal
• Community involvement
  • Provide written details of involvement or enhancement
• Support of industry
  • Raising the awareness of the industry, promotion of the association, volunteer participation. Provide written details/examples.
• Sales success

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Advertising and marketing

  20%

• Product designs and appeal

  20%

• Community involvement

  20%

• Support of industry

  20%

• Sales success

  20%

Requirements

The Community of the Year Award is bestowed upon the builder whose project combines the best overall products, site, advertising, promotion, on-site presentation and architectural design. Judges will grade the entries in various different categories and the cumulative total score will be used to determine the Community of the Year.

The written submission should include an outline of why you believe your community is deserving of the Community of the Year Award, including information on the entire community (open spaces, recreation areas, site plan, logo, innovative streetscapes, etc.).

Note: DRHBA reserves the right to perform a project audit for finalists in this category.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Product designs and appeal

  20%

• Signage

  20%

• Advertising and marketing

  20%

• Site plan

  20%

• Sales success

  20%

Requirements

The Award of Excellence for Corporate Citizenship will recognize a member company that has gone above and beyond to support their local community.  The winning company will have a track record of helping local charities and organizations, will have strong ties in the community and of being proactive in helping their employees achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Community involvement

  25%

• Charitable giving

  25%

• Community partnerships

  25%

• Employee work/life balance

  25%

Requirements

This is awarded to the member organization that achieves enterprise-wide success through employee training and development. They show that they excel at building and retaining talent, and are supported by the organization's leaders who foster a thorough learning culture.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Talent retention

  20%

• Skills improvement

  20%

• Financial support

  20%

• Mentoring

  20%

• Employee advancement

  20%

Requirements

This award recognizes the achievements of builders and trades who, through strong commitment to worker safety and health, have developed and implemented high quality construction safety programs.

The written submission should outline critical success factors in workplace safety programs. Detail what, if any, extraordinary steps are taken to ensure safety and well-being of employees.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Prevalence

  20%

• Enforcement

  20%

• Employee incentive

  20%

• Historical performance

  20%

• Innovativeness

  20%

Requirements

This award highlights the Home Building Company that raises the bar for the rest of the industry through

its leadership in improving the environment, energy efficiency, deep greening, and overall technical image

of the industry. This award will be given to the company that is pushing the limits to help reduce the

impact of the building and development sector on the environment, in particular through energy-efficiency

and low carbon construction techniques.

Judging Criteria:

Consumer education: Provide examples of marketing and promotional material that promotes the depth of greening and/or energy efficiency, provide the specifications that document the green features and leadership that is provided to purchasers and/or marketing information to attract people to you.

Environmentally friendly building designs and techniques: Provide a narrative description and    photographs of a project you have completed in the past year that demonstrates your company’s      dedication to advancing sustainable design and construction in the home building industry, in particular through low carbon/energy efficient approaches.

Leadership in advancing green building awareness: Within the residential construction industry, what committees, Boards, or agencies does your company participate on to improve green building awareness? Provide written examples or company ‘resume’.

Leading-edge waste management strategies: What does your company do to reduce, reuse, or        recycle over and above regulation?

Community service: Provide written details of involvement or enhancement in greening your         community.

Support of industry: Raising the awareness of the industry, promotion of the association, volunteer participation. Provide written details/examples.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Consumer education

  17%

• Environmentally friendly building designs and techniques

  17%

• Leadership in advancing green building awareness

  17%

• Leading-edge waste management strategies

  17%

• Community Service

  16%

• Support of industry

  16%

Requirements

This award highlights the Renovation Company that raises the bar for the rest of the industry through its leadership in improving the environment, energy efficiency, deep greening, and overall technical image of the industry. This award will be given to the company that demonstrates profound leadership and excellence in green renovations.

Judging Criteria:

Consumer education: Provide examples of marketing and promotional material that promotes the depth of

greening and/or energy efficiency, provide the specifications that document the green renovations and

leadership that is provided to purchasers and/or marketing information to attract people to you.

Environmentally friendly building designs and techniques: Provide a description and photos of a

renovation project you have completed which demonstrates energy-efficiency and/or low carbon building

design and techniques.

Leadership in advancing green building awareness: Within the residential construction industry, what

committees, Boards, or agencies does your company participate on that helps to improve green building

awareness?

Leading-edge waste management strategies: What does your company do to reduce, reuse or recycle

over and above regulation?

Community service: Provide written details of involvement or enhancement in making your community

environmentally friendly.

Support of industry: Provide written details and examples that demonstrate how your company is helping

to raise the awareness of the industry, promotion of the association, or volunteer participation.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Consumer education

  17%

• Environmentally friendly building designs and techniques

  17%

• Leadership in advancing green building awareness

  17%

• Leading-edge waste management strategies

  17%

• Community service

  17%

• Support of industry

  17%

Requirements

This category can only be entered by Non-Builder members.

New product trends, technical competence, quality of workmanship, price competitiveness, innovative, addresses market need, overall appeal.

The written submission should outline why you believe your product is deserving of the Product of the Year Award.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovation

  20%

• Quality of workmanship

  20%

• Price competitiveness

  20%

• Addresses market needs

  20%

Requirements

This is awarded to a renovator for their ongoing individual or corporate commitment to supporting channel partners. Key performance factors such as product quality, delivery, reliability, integrity, continuous            improvement, product price and overall customer relations are evaluated.

Judging Criteria:

Advertising and Marketing

Product Designs and Appeal

Community Involvement

Support of Industry

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Advertising and marketing

  20%

• Product designs and appeal

  20%

• Community involvement

  20%

• Support of industry

  20%

• Sales success

  20%

Requirements

This is awarded to a supplier or manufacturer for their ongoing individual or corporate commitment to supporting channel partners. Key performance factors such as product quality, delivery, reliability, integrity, continuous improvement, product price and overall customer relations are evaluated.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Product quality

  25%

• Reliability and integrity

  25%

• Competitiveness

  25%

• Overall service

  25%

Requirements

Awarded to a trade member (or employed by member) for outstanding corporate and/or individual attitude, cooperation, and service to associates and the industry as a whole. Consistency in quality, craftsmanship, and competence are all hallmarks of award-winning trades.

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Product quality

  25%

• Craftsmanship

  25%

• Competitiveness

  25%

• Overall service

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

* Actual cost – all payments that the home owner has spent to finish the renovation or the addition (not just costs to the renovator)

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior (as applicable)

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

* Actual cost – all payments that the home owner has spent to finish the renovation or the addition (not just costs to the renovator)

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior (as applicable)

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

* Actual cost – all payments that the home owner has spent to finish the renovation or the addition (not just costs to the renovator)

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior (as applicable)

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

* Actual cost – all payments that the home owner has spent to finish the renovation or the addition (not just costs to the renovator)

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall interior / exterior (as applicable)

  25%

• Use of building forms & materials

  25%

• Creative use of space

  25%

• Functionality of floor plan

  25%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

In addition to Builders/Renovators, this category is open to all Architects and Designers who are DRHBA members in good standing whether the builder IS or is NOT a DRHBA member. The winning Architect or Designer of an award will receive the sole recognition for the award if the builder is not a DRHBA member.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%

Requirements

The 2021 Awards of Excellence pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2020 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other DRHBA member are eligible to submit applications for the Awards of Excellence pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

1. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA as of December 31, 2020 in order to submit an application.

2. The applicant must be a member in good standing of the DRHBA on the night of the Awards of Excellence in order to receive an award.

3. All entries must be for projects active between January 1 and December 31, 2020.

4. All projects must be located in the Durham Region.

Criteria

• Overall appeal

  20%

• Innovative design

  20%

• Use of material

  20%

• Creative use of space

  20%

• Functionality

  20%