On Friday, the Victoria Residential Builders Association held its 32nd annual Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island at the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, with 280 attendees and 51 awards handed out throughout the evening.
The awards highlight the best in home design and home construction across Vancouver Island, whether it be for single-family home construction, kitchen design, or residential renovation.
The Project of the Year (Single-Family) went to Water’s Edge, a custom-built home by GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company, while Project of the Year (Multi-Family) went to Bellewood Park by Abstract Developments.
Wilf Gorter was also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award, for his work via Gorter Construction, the company he founded in 2002.
“The CARE Awards highlight Canada’s finest West Coast homes, the skilled people behind them, and their contributions to the industry and our community,” said Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association, in a press release on Monday.
“These projects demonstrate the gold standard for design, sustainability, and professionalism,” added Ellie Sercombe, Chair of the 2023 CARE Awards. “Congratulations to the winners and finalists for again showing leadership in housing.”
2023 CARE Awards Winners
Best Entry Level Market Home
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Westwick
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home under $900,000
Khataw Development – Shirley
Best Single Family Detached Spec Home $900,000 – $1,000,000
Everise Developments – Provence
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
White Wolf Homes – Merlin
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,250,000
Fayze Contracting – Beach House
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,250,000 – $1,500,000
Patriot Homes and Adapt Design – Chapel
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Terry Johal Developments and KB Design – Legato
Best Single Family Detached Home over $2,000,000
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Best New Subdivision (small)
White Wolf Homes – Bayview
Best New Subdivision (large)
GableCraft R.B. Homes – Phase 4B
Best New Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Best Outdoor Space under $500,000
Terry Johal Developments – Oasis
Best Outdoor Space over $500,000
Villamar Construction – Nordic Chic
Best New Home Design under 4,000 sq. ft.
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Best New Home Design over 4,000 sq. ft.
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge
Best Home Design – Concept
Step One Design – Aloft
Step One Design – Windward (tie)
Best Innovative Feature
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration under $750,000
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Best Residential Renovation or Restoration over $750,000
Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Laurel Park
Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000
Bowcey Construction – Cathedral
Best Traditional Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000
Fayze Contracting – Beach House
Best Traditional Kitchen over $150,000
Jenny Martin Design, Coast Prestige Homes and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Gracie Oaks
Best Contemporary Kitchen under $100,000
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $150,000
Bowcey Construction – Willows
Best Contemporary Kitchen over $150,000
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Best Bathroom
Christopher Developments and Zebra Interiors – Coalescent
Best Primary Suite under $150,000
Bowcey Construction – Willows
Best Primary Suite over $150,000
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000
Frontera Homes – Grotto House
Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Villamar Construction and Step One Design – Nordic Chic
Best Interior – Homes over $2,000,000
Jenny Martin Design and Coast Prestige Homes – Gracie Oaks
Best Custom Millwork under $150,000
Unity Developments and McGeachy Design Studio – Parkside
Best Custom Millwork over $150,000
GT Mann Contracting, Spaciz Design Company and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Water’s Edge
Best Commercial Project
Città Group – Heritage Style
Best Interior – Commercial
Villamar Construction – Modern Dental Oasis
Best Condominium Project or Mixed-Use Development
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Best Customer Service
Verity Construction
Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite
GableCraft R.B. Homes – GableCraft Home Store
Best Website
White Wolf Homes – White Wolf Homes
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Chard Development – Haven
Award for Environmental Achievement
Rannala Freeborn Construction – Hemp House
Green Builder of the Year
Verity Construction
Award for Excellence in Housing Affordability
Chard Development
Herman Rebneris Student Carpentry Award
Thea Campden, William Shaw, and Levi White (3 winners)
Best Heritage Award
Goodison Construction and Jenny Martin Design – Laurel Park
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
FortisBC
Building Better Futures Community Award
Aryze Developments
Denford Construction Managemen
People’s Choice Award
Terry Johal Developments and KB Design – Legato
Lifetime Achievement Award
Wilf Gorter – Gorter Construction
Project of the Year – Multi-Family
Abstract Developments – Bellewood Park
Project of the Year – Single Family
GT Mann Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Water’s Edge