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Entries Announced for 2017 Awards of Excellence

April 5, 2017 – St. Catharines. The Niagara Home Builders’ Association (NHBA) is pleased to announce the Category Entries for its 2017Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognize and honour our members, for achieving higher standards, use of the latest technology, techniques, architectural design and environmentally friendly products. The Awards celebrate many aspects of the residential building industry inspirations – Architectural Design, Home Renovations, Room Design and Marketing.

Winners in the 30 category program including Excellence in Green,Builder of the Year andCommunity Development of the Yearwill be announced at the Awards Gala on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Club Italia in Niagara Falls. Congratulations to all the entrants on a job well done!

A complete listing by category of all the NHBA Awards of Excellence entries can be found below.

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

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Most Outstanding Production Built Home One Storey up to 1800 sq.ft.

Entries: Lucchetta Homes The Strathmore Model, The Residences At Hunters Pointe

Premium Building GroupThe Napa

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick; Regional Doors & Hardware;

Pollard Windows & Doors)

Rinaldi HomesThe Lakewood

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Artcraft Kitchens; Nickerson Appliances)

Marz HomesNewport II

Parkside HomesLot 32 Oldfield

(Credits to: Carpet Emporium)

Parkside HomesLot 73 Thundering Waters

(Credits to: Carpet Emporium)

Most Outstanding Production Built Home One Storey over 1800 sq.ft.

Entries: Blythwood Homes Inc.Stunning Bungalow by the Lake

Lucchetta HomesThe Bristol Model, Ryan’s Grove

Rinaldi Homes The Remington

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Nickerson Appliances)

Rinaldi HomesThe Melbourne

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Nickerson Appliances)

Most Outstanding Production Built Home (Two Storey up to 2500 sq.ft.)

Entries: Mountainview HomesWhistler

(Credits to: Burnstein Brick)

Rinaldi HomesThe Westhaven

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Artcraft Kitchens; Nickerson Appliances)

Premium Building Group Fairfield

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World;Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick; Regional Doors & Hardware;

Pollard Windows & Doors)

Most Outstanding Production Built Home (Two storey2501 sq.ft. and over)

Entries: Kenmore Homes(Niagara Falls) IncThe Westwood

Mountainview Homes Iris-Greek Goddess of the Rainbow

Parkside HomesCricket Hollow

Most Outstanding Condo/Townhome up to 1500 sq.ft

Entries: Lucchetta HomesThe Arberdeen-Paisley Model, The Residences at Hunters Pointe

Mountainview HomesBriar – Petite Beauty

Silvergate HomesVictoria Woods

Rinaldi HomesOptimist Lane

Most Outstanding Condo/Townhome over 1501 sq.ft

Entries: Mountainview Homes Sandhill

Silvergate Homes The Loyalist

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Artcraft Kitchens; Silverline Group)

Phelps Homes Ltd.The Elm

Premium Building GroupTerra North

(Credits to: Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick; Regional Door & Hardware;Pollard Door & Windows)

Premium Building GroupParnell Haven

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick; Regional Doors & Hardware

Pollard Windows & Doors)

Premium Building Group Urban Retreat

(Credits to: Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick; Regional Doors & Hardware; Pollard Windows & Doors)

Premium Building Group Lustre Duet

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; BardonSupplies; Burnstein Brick;Regional Doors & Hardware;

Pollard Windows & Doors)

Most Outstanding Custom Home value under $500,000

Entries: Phelps Homes Ltd. 3901 CodyTrail, Vineland

MaBo Westside Construction Ltd. Pelham Retreat

MaBo Westside Construction Ltd. Woodland Escape

Most Outstanding Custom Home $500,000 - $750,000

Entries: Mabo Westside Construction Ltd. Cherry Ridge Estate

Most Outstanding Custom Home $750,000 - $1million

Entries: Homes by HendriksLive Love Laugh

Most Outstanding Custom Estate Home over $1millon

Entries: Pym & Copper Custom HomesParkway Playhouse

(Credits to: Dell Smart Home Solutions)

Homes by HendriksBoston Manor

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Distinctive Designs& Cabinetry; Regional Doors & Hardware)

HOME RENOVATIONS

Most Outstanding Home Renovation up to $250,000

Entries: Phelps Homes Ltd.45 Pleasant Grove, Grimsby

Homes by HendriksExtraordinary Return on Our Investment

Windrush Hill ConstructionSaturn Transformation

Windrush Hill Construction Operation Revival

Most Outstanding Home Renovation between $250,001 - $500,000

Entries: Windrush Hill Construction Conservation Views

Homes by HendriksRoom to Grow

Homes by HendriksChalet-Inspired Showstopper

Most Outstanding Kitchen Renovation

Entries: DRT Custom Homes and RenovationsThe Eskedjian Kicthen

(Credits to: Aristocrat Flooring of the World; Cambria Quartz)

DRT Custom Homes and RenovationsThe Ainslie

(Credits to: Cambria Quartz)

Phelps Homes Ltd. 45 Pleasant Grove, Grimsby

Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry IncUrban Contemporary Transformation

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Cambria Quartz)

Most Outstanding Bathroom Renovation

Entries: DRT Custom; Homes and RenovationsThe Eskedjian Ensuite

(Credits to: First In Counters; Aristocrat Floors of the World; Cambria Quartz)

Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry IncForesthill Master Ensuite

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Cambria Quartz)

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ROOM DESIGN

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Most Outstanding New Home Kitchen – Production

Entries: Kenmore Homes (Niagara Falls) Inc. The Westwood

Mountainview Homes Iris

(Credits to: Cambria Quartz; Dell Smart Home Solutions; Moen)

Silvergate Homes The Sparrow

(Creditsto: Artcraft Kitchens; Cambria Quartz; Goemans Appliances)

Lucchetta Homes The Bristol Model, Ryan’s Grove

Rinaldi Homes Mussari Residence

(Credit to: Aristocrat Floors of the World)

Marz Homes Newport II

Most Outstanding New Home Kitchen – Condo/Townhouse

Entries: Silvergate Homes The Loyalist

(Credits to: Artcraft Kitchens)

Silvergate Homes Victoria Woods

(Credits to: Artcraft Kitchens; Cambria Quartz)

Phelps Homes Ltd The Elm

Rinaldi Homes Optimist Lane

(Credits to: Nickerson Appliances; Aristocrat Floors of the World; Artcraft Kitchens)

Premium Building Group Terra North

Most Outstanding New Home Kitchen - Custom

Entries: Phelps Homes Ltd 3901 Cody Trail, Vineland

Silvergate Homes Modern Elegance

(Credits to: Artcraft Kitchens; Cambria Quartz)

Homes by Hendriks Gourmet Cuisine

Most Outstanding New Home Bathroom - Production

Entries: Kenmore Homes The Westwood – Oldfield Estates Model

Lucchetta Homes The Bristol Model, Ryan’s Grove

Phelps Homes The Elm

Premium Building Group The Napa

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Bardon Supplies)

Most Outstanding New Home Bathroom – Custom

Entries: Pym & Cooper Custom Homes Serene Retreat

Phelps Homes Ltd3901 Cody Trail, Vineland

Most Outstanding Finished Basement

Entries:Lucchetta Homes The Bristol Model, Ryan’s Grove

Homes by Hendriks Lake Side Cellar

(Credits to:Aristocrat Floors of the World; Distinctive Designs& Cabinetry; Regional Doors & Hardware)

Most Outstanding Feature Element

Entries: Lucchetta HomesThe Bristol-Ryan’s Grove

Distinctive Designs & Cabinetry IncReclaimed Accent Wall

MARKETING

Best Print Ad Campaign

Entries: Lucchetta HomesThe Residences At Hunters Pointe - Welland

Mountainview HomesElements – St. Catharines

(Credits to: P.S. MediaHouse)

Marz HomesSouth Coast Village – Crystal Beach

Best Use of Social media

Entries: Mountainview Homesfor Social Butterfly

(Credits to: P.S. MediaHouse)

Homes by DeSantis

Lucchetta Homes

Silvergate Homes

Rinaldi Homes

Best Website

Entries: DRT Custom Homes and Renovations Inc.

Lucchetta Homes

Silvergate Homes

Premium Building Group

Best New Home Showroom or Sales Centre

Entries: Mountainview HomesElements St. Catharines

(Credits to: P.S. MediaHouse)

Homes by DeSantisAquZul

Phelps Homes LtdMerritton Commons

Best Interior Decorating – Model Home/Suite

Entries: Kenmore Homes (NiagaraFalls) IncThe Westwood – Oldfield Estates

Mountainview HomesIris-Greek Goddess of the Rainbow

(Credits to: Cambria Quartz; A-1 Flooring Canada, St. Catharines; Dell Smart Home Solutions; Moen)

Phelps Homes LtdThe Blackstone

Silvergate HomesVictoria Woods

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Artcraft Kitchens; Cambria Quartz; Goemans Appliances;

Silverline Group)

Rinaldi HomesOptimist Lane

(Credits to: Aristocrat Floors of the World; Nickerson Appliances)

Marz HomesNewport II

Premium Building GroupModel Duet

(Credits to: Bardon Supplies; Burnstein Brick)

Salesperson of the Year

Entries: Lucchetta HomesKim Kopyl

Marz HomesPhil Smith

EXCELLENCE IN GREEN sponsored by Enercare

Entries: Lucchetta HomesThe Residences At Hunters Pointe

EnbridgeGasHelping Design A More Sustainable Future

BUILDER OF THE YEAR

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Entries: Lucchetta Homes

Premium Building Group

Rinaldi Homes

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR

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Entries: Marz HomesSouth Coast Village

Lucchetta HomesThe Residences At Hunters Pointe

Silvergate HomesVictoria Woods

Rinaldi HomesOptimist Village

Premium Building GroupNorth @ 140

Premium Building GroupMondavia Estates

Mountainview HomesResidences of Lookout

SPONSOR APPRECIATION TO

Platinum:Cogeco, Enbridge, Meridian, Mountainview Homes

Gold:Cambria, Enercare, Goemans Appliances, Moen, Reliance Home Comfort,

Silver: Kenmore Homes, MaBo Westside Construction Ltd., Silvergate Homes

For further information contact Niagara Home Builders’ Association

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