Stay informed with the LNN Daily Newsletter

Hardware Handed Out in Lethbridge for Excellence in Housing

Jan 30, 2016 | 11:18 AM

LETHBRIDGE:   More than 30 awards were presented at the annual Building the Best Awards of Excellence in Housing event on Friday.  About 450 people attended the Lethbridge Region Canadian Home Builders’ Association event at the Coast Hotel. Entries were judged by industry experts from across Canada and recognized the best work in the community.

 The award for ‘Builder of the Year’, which is presented to the top builder who exemplifies achievement in Innovation and Design, Customer Satisfaction, Business Relations, Association and Community Involvement, and Safety, went to Galko Homes.

 Winners in the other categories are as follows:

 Single Family Categories:      The New Home Design Categories represent the best in layout, design and style

 New Home Design Single Family Categories:

 —  Up to 1100 sq.ft.     — Avonlea Homes, The Edison

 —  1101-1250 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey     — Galko Homes, The Willowdale

 —  1251-1550 sq.ft. Bungalow/Bi-Level     — Avonlea Homes, The Bayview

 —  1251-1400 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey     — Stranville Living, The Hamilton

 —  1401-1550 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey     — Avonlea Homes, The Bristol

 — 1551-1700 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey     — Stranville Living, The Stonehaven

 —  1701-1850 sq.ft. Bungalow/Bi-Level     — Avonlea Homes, The Sawyer

 —  1701-1850 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey     — Bezooyen Contracting Inc, Stock

 —  1851-2000 sq.ft. Bungalow/Bi-Level     —  Empire Homes, The Hadrian

 —  1851-2000 sq.ft. Split Level/Two Storey      — Avonlea Homes, The Augusta

 —  2001-2600 sq.ft.     — Ashcroft Master Builder, Emmett II

 —  2601-4000 sq.ft.     — Galko Homes, The Benson

 Multi-family Categories:     The New Home Design Categories represent the best in layout, design and style

 Multi-Family 3 or More Units:     — Avonlea Homes, Skye Explore

 Multi-Family Complex:     — Avonlea Homes, Skye

 Best Ensuite and Best Kitchen:

 Best Kitchen:     — Galko Homes, The Benson

 Best Ensuite:     — Galko Homes, The Benson

 Energy Efficient Housing:     — Greener Homes Ltd., Solara

 Best Renovation:     — Premiere Custom Homes, Konynenbelt

 Best New Homes Sales Person:     — Shauna Gruninger, Avonlea Homes

 Builder Safety Award:     — Avonlea Homes

 Trade/Supplier Safety Award:     — Maverick Concrete

 Best Trade:     — KB Heating & Air Conditioning Ltd.

 Best Supplier:      — All Weather Windows