

With over 25 unique categories, the Awards of Excellence in Housing honours exceptional achievements and admirable service in the respective fields of the Associations’ members. Honours range from peer-evaluated awards to multiple judged categories as well the prestigious Renovator and Builder of the Year awards.
2023 Awards of Excellence in Housing
BILD-CENTRAL ALBERTA ANNOUNCES THE 2023 AWARD WINNERS!
Red Deer, AB | May 28, 2023 - The Building Industry and Land Development Association - Central Alberta (BILD-Central Alberta) recently announced the winners for the 2023 BILD Central Alberta Awards for Excellence in Housing. These awards aim to recognize the top performers in the residential construction industry in Central Alberta. The winners were chosen by a panel of industry professionals from outside the region, and the Renovator and Builder of the Year categories also involved surveys from customers and trade partners.
The awards were presented at the Excellence in Housing Awards Gala, which took place on the evening of Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Red Deer Resort and Casino.
The association extends its congratulations to all the finalists and winners in various categories, including Single Family, Multi-Family, Renovation, Interior Design, Partner Choice, Safety Leadership, Community Development, Renovator of the Year, and Builder of the Year. These individuals and companies have demonstrated excellence and innovation in their respective fields within the Central Alberta housing industry.
*INDUSTRY ICON AWARD: It was our great pleasure to recognize Art Anastasi with this year’s Industry Icon Award. Art was presented with the award for having made a lasting and positive mark on the community and the Central Alberta housing industry for over 20 years.
*PRESIDENT’S AWARDS: Kyle Cournoyer and Pamela Der received this year’s Presidents Awards. The President’s Awards recognize volunteer service and leadership to the association and the residential construction industry.
2023 BILD Central Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing Winners
Awards Category: Best of the Year Awards
Builder of the Year (large volume, 25+ homes)
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Sorento Custom Homes
Builder of the Year (small volume, <24 homes)
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Larkaun Homes
Renovator of the Year
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Alair Homes – Red Deer
Awards Category: Industry Icon Award
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Art Anastasi
Awards Category: President’s Awards
Rookie of the Year
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Kyle Cournoyer, Laebon Homes
Member of the Year
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Pamela Der, Bowood Homes
Awards Category: Best New Home | Single Family Home with or without Garage:
Winner for Best New Home under $259,999
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Laebon Homes – Dawson
Winner for Best New Home between $260,000 - $289,999
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Laebon Homes - Brixton
Winner for Best New Home between $290,000 - $319,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Spruce
Winner for Best New Home between $320,000 - $374,999
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Silverstone Custom Homes - Whispering Pines Custom
Finalists for Best New Home between $375,000 - $449,999
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Silverstone Custom Homes - Clearwater Custom
Winner for Best New Home between $450,000 –$524,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Solstice
Winner for Best New Home between $525,000 - $599,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Abigail
Winner for Best New Home between $600,000 - $674,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Hillrose
Winner for Best New Home between $675,000 - $749,999
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Silverstone Custom Homes - Pelican View Custom
Winner for Best New Home between $750,000 - $849,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Wren
Winner for Best New Home between $850,000 - $999,999
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Adrian
Winner for Best New Estate Home between $1,000,000 - $1,249,999
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Asset Builders Corp. - 754 Bridgeview
Winner for Best New Estate Home between $1,250,000 - $1,499,999
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Silverstone Custom Homes - Grand Ave Custom
Winner for Best New Estate Home over $1, 500,000
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Sorento Custom Homes - The Maverick
Awards Category: Best New Home | Multi-Family Townhouse/Duplex Style:
Winner for Best New Multi-Family Home – Townhouse/Duplex Style under $274,999
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Larkaun Homes - Westland Townhomes
Winner for Best New Multi-Family Home – Townhouse/ Duplex Style over $275,000
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Falcon Homes - 52 Irongate Blvd
Awards Category: Best Renovation Project
Winner for Best Renovation under $49,999
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KCB Cabinets and Renovations - The Cardigan
Winner for Best Renovation between $50,000 - $99,999
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KCB Cabinets and Renovations – Oakdale
Winner for Best Renovation between $100,000 - $199, 999
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Alair Homes Red Deer - Michener Classic
Winner for Best Renovation between $200,000 - $299, 999
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Ross Contracting Inc - Birch Cliff
Winner for Best Renovation over $300,000
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Ellen Walker Design Group Inc. - Retirees Dream Residence
Awards Category: Excellence in Interior Design
Winner for the Excellence in Interior Design
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Larkaun Homes | Designer (s): Nyla Free, Nyla Free Design, Natalie Paetz, Design by Natalie Larkam & Larkaun Homes, Cindy Acton, Carpet Colour Centre, Karen Richinski, KD Residential Design for Wine Ranch
Awards Category: Community Development Award
Winner for the Community Development Award
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Evergreen by Melcor Developments Ltd.
Awards Category: Energy Efficiency Award
Finalists for the Energy Efficiency Award
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Silverstone Custom Homes - Whispering Pines Custom
Awards Category: Safety Leadership Awards
Winners for the Safety Leadership Awards
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Home Builder Category: Laebon Homes
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General Member Category: Durabuilt Windows and Doors
Awards Category: Partner Choice Awards
Winners for Supplier of the Year (Small and Large Categories):
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General Appliances (Small Category)
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Timber Wolf Truss (Large Category)
Winners for Trade of the Year (Small and Large Categories):
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Pass Electric Inc (Small Category)
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Thermo Pro Insulation and Drywall (Large Category)
Winners for Service Professional of the Year (Small and Large Categories:
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National Home Warranty (Small Category)
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Rogers Insurance Ltd. (Large Category)
Note: Staff numbers were used to determine the small and large categories for the Partner Choice Awards.
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ABOUT THE BUILDING INDUSTRY AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION – CENTRAL ALBERTA
BILD-Central Alberta is a not-for-profit organization with a regional membership comprised of new home builders, renovators, land developers, trades, suppliers, building material manufacturers and professional service companies involved in some aspect of home building. Its vision: “To be the voice of the Home Building, Land Development, and Renovation Industry in our community”.
Denie Olmstead
Chief Executive Officer
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2023 Industry Icon
Art Anastasi has been named this year's recipient of the Industry Icon Award. Selected by the BILD CA Board, the award honours individuals that have impacted the residential construction industry in Central Alberta for over 20 years. Mr. Anastasi received the award at the awards gala held on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

2023 Charity of Choice
Each year the association helps a local charity raise awareness at the gala by having them speak on stage and raise funds through a door prize raffle.
Our 2023 "Charity of Choice" at the 2023 was Habitat for Humanity Red Deer.

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