Categories

Requirements

Supplier of the Year

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  

The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Excavators;Surveyors;Concrete Forming/Flat Work

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Ground Work

You may nominate one (1) candidate

' Ground Work (Excavators; Surveyors; Concrete Forming/Flat Work)

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Plumbers;Electricians;HVAC

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Mechanical

You may nominate one (1) candidate

' Mechanical (Plumbers; Electricians; HVAC)

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Framers; Roofers; Truss Manufacturers

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Rough Carpentry

You may nominate one (1) candidate 

Framers; Roofers; Truss Manufacturers

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Trimmers; Cabinet Installers; Stair Manufacturers

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Finish Carpentry

You may nominate one (1) candidate 

Trimmers; Cabinet Installers; Stair Manufacturers

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Brick Layers;Siding/Soffit/Facia/Eaves; Landscapers/Asphalt

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Exterior Finish

You may nominate one (1) candidate

 Brick Layers;Siding/Soffit/Facia/Eaves; Landscapers/Asphalt

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Description

Flooring Installers; Painters; Insulators/Drywallers

Requirements

Sub-Trade of the Year - Interior Finish

You may nominate one (1) candidate

 Flooring Installers; Painters; Insulators/Drywallers

Award Objective:

This award is meant to recognize excellence in products and services provided by suppliers / sub-trades, by highlighting the supplier or sub-trade that sets the standard for the rest of the industry.  The Nominating Company MUST be a member of the Association, however it is NOT necessary that the nominee be a member of the Association

Judging Criteria:

• New Product trends
• Technical competence
• Quality of Workmanship
• Price Competitiveness
• Customer Service & overall customer satisfaction;
• After Sales Service
• Overall Customer Satisfaction

Requirements

Most Outstanding Production Single Family Dwelling - Under $750,000 

(including Lot Price)

Standard detached (1 or 2 storeys) builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis.

Award Objective:

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Definition of Production Home:

A plan offered by the builder as a pre-existing plan and built more than once. 

Requirements

Most Outstanding Production Single Family Dwelling Between $751,000 - $900,000        (including Lot Price)

Standard detached (1 or 2 storeys) builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis.

Award Objective:

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Definition of Production Home:

A plan offered by the builder as a pre-existing plan and built more than once. 

Requirements

Most Outstanding Production Single Family Dwelling - Over $901,000 

(including Lot Price)

Standard detached (1 or 2 storeys) builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis.

Award Objective:

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Definition of Production Home:

A plan offered by the builder as a pre-existing plan and built more than once. 

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Custom Home Under 2,200 Square Feet 

Award Objective:

To recognize New Home Builder members with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used for new construction

Definition of Custom Home:

A unique home plan that is designed specifically for one individual customer. 

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Custom Home above 2,200 Square Feet 

Award Objective:

To recognize New Home Builder members with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used for new construction

Definition of Custom Home:

A unique home plan that is designed specifically for one individual customer. 

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new home; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Model Home 

Award Objective:

To recognize New Home Builder members with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used for new construction

Definition of Model Home:

A representative home used as part of a sales campaign to show the design, structure, and appearance of units in a development. 

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities in a new bathroom; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Bathroom 

New Construction - Home Value up to $750,000 

(including Lot Price)

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new bathroom; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Bathroom 

New Construction - Home Value over $751,000 

(including Lot Price)

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new kitchen; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Kitchen 

New Construction - Home Value under $750,000 

(including Lot Price)

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project

Description

To recognize excellence in the architectural qualities of a new kitchen; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Most Outstanding Kitchen 

New Construction - Home Value over $751,000 (including Lot Price)

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project 

Description

To recognize excellence by members who provide residential renovations; to inform the industry and public of those achievements, in the architectural qualities of the renovation; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan; compatibility of the renovation and the original structure and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Total Renovation Project valued under $75,000

Submission Requirements (NEW 2017):

The submission must be made by the General Contractor of the project. General Contractor is defined as being responsible for coordinating subcontractors involved in the projec

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project.

Description

To recognize excellence by members who provide residential renovations; to inform the industry and public of those achievements, in the architectural qualities of the renovation; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan; compatibility of the renovation and the original structure and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Total Renovation Project valued at $75,001 or greater

Submission Requirements (NEW 2017):

The submission must be made by the General Contractor of the project. General Contractor is defined as being responsible for coordinating subcontractors involved in the projec

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project.

Description

To recognize excellence by members who provide residential renovations; to inform the industry and public of those achievements, in the architectural qualities of the renovation; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan; compatibility of the renovation and the original structure and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Bathroom Renovation Project at $35,001 or greater

Submission Requirements (NEW 2017):

The submission must be made by the General Contractor of the project. General Contractor is defined as being responsible for coordinating subcontractors involved in the project.

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project.

Description

To recognize excellence by members who provide residential renovations; to inform the industry and public of those achievements, in the architectural qualities of the renovation; use of building forms and materials; creative use of space; functionality of floor plan; compatibility of the renovation and the original structure and overall appeal to the target market.

Requirements

Kitchen Renovation Project at $40,001 or over

Submission Requirements (NEW 2017):

The submission must be made by the General Contractor of the project. General Contractor is defined as being responsible for coordinating subcontractors involved in the projec

Award Objective:

To recognize Renovator or Supplier member with the overall most outstanding design, effective design techniques and materials used in the project.

Description

This award recognizes the Home Builder or Renovator that sets the standard for the rest of the industry as a leader in Environmental Responsibility. Leadership in improving the environment through energy efficient building design and techniques, public education, waste management, community service and support of the building industry will all be considered.

Requirements

Leadership in Environmental Excellence 

Award Objective:

This award recognizes the Home Builder or Renovator that sets the standard for the rest of the industry as a leader in Environmental Responsibility. Leadership in improving the environment through energy efficient building design and techniques, public education, waste management, community service and support of the building industry will all be considered. 

Judging Criteria:

•     Environmentally Responsible Building Design & Technique:

•     Responsible Waste Management Strategies

•     Consumer Education & Community Service

•        “Green” Leadership within Industry

•        Support of the Industry 

(Limit of one (1) entry for this category)

Description

This annual award, sponsored by the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation, recognizes the STEHBA Member who, over the past twelve (12) months has been most active in promoting the community through involvement in community projects, charitable projects to the benefit of the community or in organizing successful community cultural activities.

Requirements

Outstanding Community Involvement 

Award Objective:

 This annual award, sponsored by the St. Thomas Economic Development Corporation, recognizes the STEHBA Member who, over the past twelve (12) months has been most active in promoting the community through involvement in community projects, charitable projects to the benefit of the community or in organizing successful community cultural activities

Judging Criteria:

STEHBA Members considered for this award shall be judged for their involvement in and/or in organizing community and/or cultural activities according to the following criteria:

1. Promotion of the Community:

Consideration shall be given to the nature of the event(s) and the likelihood that they will promote the reputation of the community and potentially encourage participants to consider relocating to the community;

2. Service to others:

Consideration shall be given to the nature of the event(s) and the likelihood that it or they will provide benefit to people in terms of knowledge, attitudes, values, skills, quality of life or mutual understanding and cooperation.

3.     Involvement:

Consideration shall be given to the member's participation as an indication of his or her having taken an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.

4.     Originality:

Consideration shall be given to the nature of the event(s) and whether they are activities that are fresh, new and exciting in ways that will draw community interest and participation of members.

5.     Outcomes:

Consideration shall be given to whether the member' participation did or were likely to improve the quality of life in measurable ways.

6.     Public Relations:

Consideration shall be given to the benefit generated on behalf of the Association to the extent that the member's participation did or was likely to enhance the Association's public image by publicizing the involvement of its member in cultural and community activities through the news media and other avenues.

Description

This award recognizes the home building company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry, through its leadership in improving the overall image of the industry. Entry is made by a builder or renovator member of the Association

Requirements

Builder of the Year 

To Qualify:  Winner must qualify/be a runner up for a minimum of two other categories listed under New Home Awards/Production 8-17, 37 & 38. 

Award Objective:

 This award recognizes the home building company that sets the standard for the rest of the industry, through its leadership in improving the overall image of the industry.  Entry is made by a builder or renovator member of the Association

Judging Criteria/Information Requirements:

1.     Community Service & Support of the Industry:

(In Point Form, provide information under the following headings):

a.     Community Service

i.       Financial and/or Sponsorship Involvement (be specific)

ii.      Volunteer Involvement

b.     Support of the Industry (raising awareness of the industry, promotion of the association, volunteer participation, co-op participation);

c.      Adaptability (flexible to changing needs of the economy or the industry – provide examples);

2.     Unique Design (describe in point form aspects of your design which make it unique):

a.     Submit 1 to 3 floor plans – pdf format

b.     Submit 3 to 5 digital photographs (300 dpi) on CD showing interior and exterior views;

3.     Promotional Material: List up to 5 components of your marketing program and include one (1) copy of each of your print or electronic marketing items listed

Description

Awarded to Sales Staff of member Builders or Renovators with sales in the year of $3 Million or greater

Requirements

Sales Achievement Award will be presented to an individual based on total dollar volume of sales - $3 Million or greater

Entry is made by a Builder or Renovator member.  The person entered for the award, must be a full-time salesperson employed by, or contracted to, a builder member or renovator member. “Full-time” means deriving at least two thirds of their income from new home sales. Team sales volume is not permitted. 

Description

Given to a current member that signs up the most new members that join our association in the current year

Requirements

This category winner will be determined by the current STEHBA President and E.O.

Description

This award is presented to an individual for their outstanding service to STEHBA during the course of their membership. The individual will have retired from their employer and our association. The award is voted on by our executive

Requirements

This category winner will be determined by the current STEHBA President/E.O. and/or the current STEHBA Executive

Description

This award is presented to a non executive member for outstanding service to the association during the current year

Requirements

This category winner will be determined by the current STEHBA President/E.O. and/or the current STEHBA Executive

Description

This award is presented to an executive member for outstanding service to our association

Requirements

This category winner will be determined by the current STEHBA President/E.O.

Description

This award is presented to a member with outstanding service to our association.

Requirements

This category winner will be determined by the current STEHBA President/E.O. 

Description

Award highlighting use of interior decorating finishes within a model home in relation to overall style/target market

Requirements

Best Merchandised Model Home

Award Objective:

Acknowledging creative use of interior decorating finishes within a model home in relation to overall style/target market

Judges will give consideration to:

Use of interior finishes;Use of furnishings;Use of accessories and window treatments - to highlight features of the model home in relation to the target market and style of the home. 

Description

Award highlighting overall unique marketing strategies used in project branding

Requirements

Best Project Branding

Award Objective:

Acknowledging creative use of overall marketing resources and strategies 

Use of logos;project signage;A frames;model identification;media specific to a development including builder information packages