Entry Details

Each year we host a Master Awards Committee meeting which all RRHBA members are invited to participate, share any feedback, make recommendations and as a group decides on any changes that need to take place for the Master Awards.

Eligibility period for the award categories?

• • Please check each Master Award category for the timeline eligibility.

Do I have to be a RRHBA Member to Enter?

• • Yes, all entrants must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.

Being able to enter the Master Awards is a benefit of Membership. To become a RRHBA Member, contact Jason at 306-546-5226 or j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

Is there a cost to Enter?

• • Categories have a $100.00 (+GST) per entry fee

    • No entry fee for Volume Builder of the Year

  • Payment will be automatically processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

  • Your entry/entries must be paid for before they will move forward to the scoring stage.

  • The Payment Form with credit card information is to be completed and emailed to Jason.

Can I submit multiple entries in the same category?

• • Yes, we encourage you to submit all eligible projects.

Can I save my entry and continue working on it at a later?

• • Yes, anything you input or upload to your entry submission will be saved. Just follow the entry steps…

How do I submit my entries?

• • You need to have a Member Account setup to be able to log-in and start your entry submissions. Click this link: Request an Account (reginahomebuilders.com)

Customer Satisfaction Awards Deadline

• • Friday, January 8th, 2027 – 10am

Master Awards Entry Deadline

• • Friday, January 8th, 2027 – 10am

Sales Person of the Year Award Entry Deadline

• • Friday, January 8th, 2027 – 10am

The Homeowner Permission Form is required for all sold:

• New Homes
• New Home Design
• New Home Kitchen
• Green Build
• Interior Decorating Project
• Renovation Projects

Entry submissions that are in RRHBA member’s possession are not required to include the homeowner permission form.

The Master Award trophy will recognize all of the categories under their entry name.

Examples:

• • Community Service – Community Clean-Up Project
  • Exterior Renovation – Hill Street Project
  • New Home Over 2500 sq. ft. – The Chestermere
  • Whole Home Renovation – Smith Family Project

The judges rely 100% on the information you provide for each category and it’s criteria requirements, along with photographs, and other documents that you include as part of your entry submission. They view and score all entries online.

• Entry submissions will be scored according to the criteria set out for each category

• All decisions of the judges are final

The RRHBA Administration and Board of Directors have no influence on the outcome of any judging/scoring in any of the Master Award categories.

In the event of a tie score in any of the Master Award categories, the judges will rescore the entries to break the tie.

We have a variety of Master Award sponsorship opportunities…

Your sponsorship investment goes to the work of the RRHBA for the Residential Construction Industry.

Contact Lynn to confirm your sponsorship investment.

• 306-546-5223
• l.walkington@reginahomebuilders.com

Any questions about submitting entries, contact Jason at 306-546-5226 or j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

categories recognize RRHBA builder members that have demonstrated superior achievement in design, construction technology and energy efficiency.

ENTRY FEE

• • $100.00 (+GST) per new custom home category entry

  • Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

  • The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Custom Home Under 1400 sq. ft.

  • Custom Home 1400 – 1700 sq. ft.

  • Custom Home 1700 – 2000 sq. ft.

  • Custom Home 2000 – 2500 sq. ft.

  • Custom Home Over 2500 sq. ft.

*For any of the new custom home categories to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, your entry will be placed within the next appropriate sq. ft. home category.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [1] Exterior

• • [1] Kitchen

  • [1] Living Room

  • [9] Photos of your choice

    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the photos

    • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

  • [1] Floor Plan (PDF doc)

    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

*Entries are to be anonymous

• No company name within the criteria write-up

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• New Home Plan Name: (example: The Prairie Sunset)

• New Home Address, Building Permit Number, Construction Start Date & Construction Completion Date

• Homeowner Permission Form (owner occupied/sold entries)

• Custom new home entries have a 2-year construction timeline for completion.

  • You can only enter the new home once

  • Previously entered homes are not eligible

JUDGING CRITERIA

Exterior – Describe the exterior tones, textures or products that make the new home attractive in relation to its’ surroundings. Max 1500 characters

Interior – Describe the interior design, unique architectural features, including the use of a variety of tones, textures and products. Max 1500 characters

Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Max 500 characters

Construction Technology & Energy Efficiency – Describe the materials & products used that demonstrate industry best practices, leading-edge technology, energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Max 1500 characters

categories recognize a RRHBA Production Home Builder member that has demonstrated superior achievement in design, construction technology and energy efficiency.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per new production home category entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

• The entry fee for this category is per floor plan, not per home. 

• • • Birchwood Home Plan – Needs to be built 3 times to qualify for entry – Entry Fee is $100 +GST (not $300 +GST)

CATEGORIES

Production Home – Single Family

• • Under 1400 sq. ft.

  • 1401 – 1700 sq. ft.

  • Over 1700 sq. ft.

Production Home – Multi Family

• • Under 1300 sq. ft.

  • Over 1300 sq. ft.

*For any of the new production home categories to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, that award category will not be presented.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

You don’t have to stage all (3) of your production homes to enter. Just stage (1) of the new homes but you must submit (1) exterior photo for each new home address.

• • [3] Exterior

    • • Address #1

      • Address #2

      • Address #3

• • [1] Kitchen

  • [1] Living Room

  • [9] Photos of your choice

  • [1] Floor Plan (PDF doc)

  • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Entries are to be anonymous

  • No company name within the criteria write-up

  • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the photos

  • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• New Home Plan Name – Example: The Birchwood

• New Home Addresses, Building Permit Numbers, Construction Start Dates & Construction Completion Dates

• Homeowner Permission Form (owner occupied/sold entries)

• Single Family or Multi Family production homes must be built a minimum of [3] times in a 2-year construction/completion window in order to be entered.

  • You can only enter the production home once

  • Previously entered production homes are not eligible

JUDGING CRITERIA

Exterior – Describe the exterior tones, textures or products that make the new home attractive in relation to its’ surroundings. Max 1500 characters

Interior – Describe the interior design, unique architectural features, including the use of a variety of tones, textures and products. Max 1500 characters

Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Max 500 characters

Construction Technology & Energy Efficiency – Describe the materials & products used that demonstrate industry best practices, leading-edge technology, energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Max 1500 characters

will be presented to the Home Builder member who excels in Home Building, Customer Satisfaction, Safe Working Practices and Energy Efficiency.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per Home Builder of the Year category

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Home Builder of the Year – Custom Home

  • Home Builder of the Year – Production Home

REQUIREMENTS

Members must complete and submit the entry form for the Home Builder of the Year Award.

Members are required to enter the following [4] Master Award categories.

1. Safety

   • Accounts for 15% of the overall score

2. Customer Satisfaction

   • Accounts for 15% of the overall score

3. Green Build of the Year

   • Accounts for 15% of the overall score

4. New Homes

   • Home Builder of the Year – Custom Home

     • Entrant is required to submit a minimum of [3] different new custom homes in any of the new home categories to be eligible

   • Home Builder of the Year – Production Home

     • Entrant is required to submit a minimum of [3] different new production homes in any of the new home categories to be eligible

     • Scoring is based on only the [3] production home categories

   • Accounts for 55% of the overall score

   • The highest new home scores are used if the entrant has submitted more than the minimum required entries in any of the new home categories

recognizes achievement in construction that exceeds building standards for a new home to reduce the environmental impact.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per green build home entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [1] Exterior

  • [1] Kitchen

  • [1] Living Room

  • [9] Photos of your choice

    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the photos

    • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

  • [1] Floor Plan

    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan

 REQUIREMENTS

*Entries are to be anonymous

• No company name within the criteria write-up

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• Homeowner Permission Form (sold homes only)

• New Home Plan Name: (example: The Bluesky)

• New Home Address, Building Permit Number, Construction Start Date & Construction Completion Date

• The green home entry has a 2-year construction timeline for completion.

  • You can only enter the green home once

  • Previously entered green homes are not eligible

JUDGING CRITERIA

Green Build of the Year – Describe why your new home should be recognized as the Green Build of the Year. Max 1500 characters

Building Practices – Describe the building practices to reduce the environmental impact. Max 1500 characters

recognizes the talent of a new home designer as the starting point in the creative process to build a new home.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per new home design entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Single Family

  • Multi Family

*For either of the new home design categories to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, that category will not be presented.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [1] Floor Plan

  • [1] Front Exterior – Color Design Drawing/Rendering

  • [1] Living Area – Color Design Drawing/Rendering

  • [1] Kitchen / Dining Area – Color Design Drawing/Rendering

  • [2] Under Construction Photos

  • [1] Designer Headshot Photo

    • Drawing/Rendering & Photos in Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total 

 REQUIREMENTS

*Entries are to be anonymous:

• • No company name within the criteria write-up

  • No company logo to be shown in any of drawings/renderings

  • No company signage in the construction photos

  • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan

*New Home Designer Eligibility:

• • New Home Design Members

  • Home Builder Members with a in-house Designer

• The new home must have started construction between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• The new home must be constructed by a RRHBA Member

• New Home Plan Name: (example: The Prairie Sunset)

• New Home Address

• New Home Designer’s Name

• Building Permit Number

• Homeowner Permission Form (required if new home is sold)

JUDGING CRITERIA

New Home Design – Describe the vision and inspiration for the new home design, and how the features compliment the overall functionality for the client or consumer. Max 2000 characters

will be presented to the Home Builder member that builds the most Single Family & Multi Family homes in 2025

ENTRY FEE

There is no entry fee for this Master Award category.

REQUIREMENTS

• RRHBA home builder members don’t have to submit an entry in this Master Award category. We will administer the entrants via the City of Regina Permit Reports for each category.

• The RRHBA will audit the City of Regina Building Permit Reports (January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026) to confirm the Single Family & Multi Family home builder that has been issued the highest amount of new home starts in each category to determine the Master Award winners.

NEW HOMES BUILT OUTSIDE REGINA CITY LIMITS

The RRHBA doesn’t have access to new home permit reports from our surrounding metropolitan (CMA) area.

To have all of your 2025 housing starts included, you need to submit the 2025 Volume Builder Submission Form in order for the housing starts to be counted.

Surrounding cities/towns include: White City – Emerald Park – Pilot Butte – Balgonie – Royal Park – Lumsden – Craven – Regina Beach – Moose Jaw – Rouleau – McLean – Weyburn – Estevan

• Contact Jason to confirm eligibility of any city/town at 306-546-5226 or j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

recognizes the outstanding measurement of how products and services meet or surpass customer expectation.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST)  per customer satisfaction entry

• Your entry must be paid before it will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • 1-10 Homes

  • 10+ Homes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must complete the Customer Satisfaction Award Entry Form and submit it by Wednesday, January 7th – 10am

• Click this link to download the entry form: 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards

• The entrant must enter ALL new home closings between November 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025

• The entrant must be a Home Builder member in good standing

• Building Permits (permit numbers will be audited to ensure that all sold homes have been submitted/entered)

• For either of the customer satisfaction awards to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, that award category will not be presented.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Award winners are determined by the survey scores returned by your home owners. You may want to inform them that they will receive the survey from the RRHBA and to respond with their scoring.

recognizes a Subtrade or Supplier member for their outstanding contribution to the construction project based on product availability, product knowledge, professionalism, service standard and workmanship.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per trade partner entry

• Your entry must be paid before it will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be complete in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Subtrade

  • Supplier

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Subtrade or Supplier member in good standing

• Only members who have done business with the Subtrade or Supplier member between November 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025 may complete the survey

JUDGING CRITERIA

Company Bio – Inform the judges as to why your company should be the Trade Partner of the Year. Max 1000 characters

RRHBA Member Survey Companies – The entrant must provide contact information for a minimum of (4) RRHBA Members. These RRHBA Members will be sent the Trade Partner of the Year Award Survey for scoring.

recognizes the sales person submitting the highest total for single family, backyard suites and multi family new home sales for 2024

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per entry is only for sales representatives that have sales in the Platinum Sales Level total

• Your entry must be paid before it will move forward to be entered in the Platinum Sales Level achievers

• The Master Awards Payment Form is the be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Platinum Sales over $10,000,000

  • Gold Sales between: $7,000,000 – $9,999,999

  • Silver Sales between: $4,000,000 – $6,999,999

  • Bronze Sales between: $1,000,000 – $3,999,999

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

The entrant must be directly employed by a RRHBA Member in good standing and be the sales representative that is showing the new home (not just processing the administrative paperwork for the new home sale)

• • New home sales can be entered on sales from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026

  • No additions or renovation projects can be entered

  • PST & GST is not to be included in the sale price

  • Sales entered must have the Sales Manager’s approval signature

  • All entrants must use this 2025 Sales Person of the Year Entry Form to enter/submit for the Sales Person of the Year Award

  • All information is required to be completed on the entry form

  • Headshot photo of the sales representative in mid/high resolution

  • The sales representative can only enter new home sales from their current RRHBA Member employer

    • Sales cannot be entered from a past employer within the sales year timeline

  • Sales can only be entered by the sales representative or home builder that is the effective cause of sale and receives a commission

  • Home builders cannot claim the sales of the sales representatives or vice versa

  • Sales on the contracted build can only be entered

    • If you have a contract for the house build and not the land, then only enter the house value

  • New homes must be in the RRHBA Census Area to be entered. This includes:

    • Regina – Pilot Butte – Balgonie – White City – Emerald Park – Fort Qu’Appelle – Moose Jaw – Craven – McLean – Edenwold – Regina Beach – Buena Vista – Swift Current – Weyburn – Estevan – Davidson – Yorkton – Assiniboia – Indian Head – Grenfell

    • Contact Jason to confirm eligibility of other locations that may not be listed

Entry deadline is Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 – 10am

recognizes an outstanding kitchen based on design, planning, construction technology and overall appeal.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per new home kitchen entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [10] photos of your choice

    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the photos

    • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• No company name within the criteria write-up

• Cabinet & Home Builder members are eligible to enter only. Example: Home Builder member is not able to enter 5650 Oak Bluff Crescent if the cabinet maker is a non RRHBA Member.

• Only one entry per new home kitchen. Example: 1260 Smith Street can only be entered by (1) member, not the cabinet & home builder

• The new home kitchen must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Homeowner Permission Form (required for owner-occupied entries)

• New Home Kitchen Project Name

• New Home Kitchen Address

• For the new home kitchen category to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries. If there is not [3] different entries, the category will not be presented.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Kitchen Design – Describe the appearance and vision of the new home kitchen. Max 1500 characters

Kitchen Planning – Describe the innovation and planning of the new home kitchen. Max 1500 characters

recognizes contributions to enrich our communities.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per community service entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [5] photos of your choice

  • [5] additional photos of your choice, not required but can be included

  • Videos are not required but you can include video links within your community involvement information

  • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

REQUIREMENTS

• • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

  • The community initiative or project must have taken place between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

    • The community project must be within the RRHBA & surrounding CMA area

  • Ongoing/multi-year campaigns are eligible to be included, so long as there has been a significant contribution (voluntary, monetary or otherwise) to the cause within the eligibility period timeline

  • For the community service category to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries. If there is not [3] different entries, the category will not be presented.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Community Involvement – Describe why your company got involved with the community group(s) of your choice. Max 2000 characters

Contribution Impact – Describe how the contribution impacted your employees. Max 1500 characters

recognizes the best advances in any area(s) of residential construction, including process, materials, design, fabrication, equipment, procurement, contract administration, management, labor relations, training and safety.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per innovation entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [5] photos or documents of your choice

  • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• Must be a new innovation between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

  • Must be implemented within the RRHBA CMA Area

  • Entry must be a new innovation, not just a software update from a past entry as an example

• For the innovation award category to be presented, there must be [3] different members entries. If there is not [3] different entries, the category will not be presented.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Innovation – Describe your innovation. Max 1500 characters

recognizes demonstrated commitment to health and safety on the worksite.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per safety entry

• Your entry must be paid before it will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

  • WCB Number

  • Your entry must show your residential construction worksite safety practices

    • Manufacturing facilities are not eligible for this award

    • Note: the safety award category is about residential worksite safety (on-site construction)

    • For the safety award to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries. If there is not [3] different entries, the award will not be presented.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• • [5] photos of your choice showing worksite safety

  • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

JUDGING CRITERIA

Company Endorsed Policy Statement

• • Has your company created a written policy statement which they have signed & dated?

  • Does the policy include goals and objectives related to health & safety?

  • Has your company allocated specific resources to safety initiatives?

Hazard Identification and Control

• • Describe how your company identifies hazards and how they are controlled on the work site.

  • Indicate what methods are used to identify hazards and what methods are used to control or eliminate hazards on the work site, indicate who is included in this process.

  • Give an example where a hazard was identified and how it was eliminated or controlled.

Accident/Incident Investigation

• • Does your company investigate incidents including injuries, property damage or serious near misses?

Communication and Training

• • How does your company ensure that occupational health and safety information is communicated throughout the organization at all levels?

  • Include items such as worker orientation, training, effective supervision, written instructions (job procedures), safety meetings, tool box talks, etc.

Emergency Preparedness

• • Describe the training your team have in case of emergency, and the equipment that would be available on-site in the event of fire or first aid needed.

Certification or Audit

• • What safety audits has your company passed in the previous 12 months?

  • Do you have a valid Certificate of Recognition (COR) or Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR)? If so, how long has your certification been maintained?

Designated Responsibilities

• • Please provide your company statement on the responsibilities of you the employer, your supervisors and workers.

Occupational Health Committee or Representative

• • Provide a list of your committee members or the name of your company’s Occupational Health representative as well as supporting documentation (i.e. committee meeting minutes).

Max 1000 characters for each safety category question

recognizes the promotion of a product, service, or brand to potential customers, ultimately aiming to increase sales and revenue. It involves various strategies to inform, engage, and persuade consumers about the value proposition of what’s being offered.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per marketing category entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• Event Marketing

  • Entry example: Developer hosts a community BBQ to open the new park

• Media Marketing

  • Entry example: Home builder showcases their new home design launch with social media promotion

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• [5] photos of your choice

• [5] additional photos or documents – not required but can be included

• Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• The marketing event or media must have been created and presented/promoted between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• The marketing event or media must be within Regina CMA area marketplace

  • Out of province events or media projects are not eligible

  • National projects are not eligible

• Event or Media Marketing Project Name

• Videos are not required but you can include any video links within your criteria information

• For each of the marketing categories to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries per category. If there is not [3] different entries, the category will not be presented

JUDGING CRITERIA

Type of Marketing – Describe the type of product or service being marketed. Max 1500 characters

Audience – Describe the intended audience. Max 1500 characters

recognizes how furnishings, finishes, window treatments and accessories can complete a new home or renovation project.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per interior decorating entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

PHOTOS REQUIRED

• [10] photos of your choice

• Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

 REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• The interior decorating project must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Homeowner Permission Form (required for owner-occupied entries)

• Interior Decorating Project Name

• For the interior decorating category to be presented, there must be [3] different member entries. If there is not [3] different entries, the category will not be presented.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Design Objectives – Describe the project’s design objectives.

Furnishings – Describe the use of furnishings in the decorating project.

Finishes – Describe the finishes in the interior decorating project.

Target Market – Describe the overall appeal of the interior decorating project for the target market.

Accessories & Special Features – Describe the use of accessories and special features in the decorating project.

Max 1000 characters for each question

will be presented to recognize and celebrate the professional excellence, and industry leadership of a renovation company. It acknowledges their commitment to quality workmanship, and contribution to raising the overall image of the renovation industry. 

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per entry

• Your entry must be paid before it will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

REQUIREMENTS

Members must complete and submit the entry form for the Renovator of the Year Award.Master Awards Payment Form

Members are required to enter the following Master Award categories:

• Renovation Projects

  • Entrant is required to submit a minimum of [2] different renovation projects in any of the renovation categories.

    • • Exterior Renovation

      • Interior Renovation

      • Kitchen Renovation Under $50,000

      • Kitchen Renovation Over $50,000

      • Whole Home Renovation

  • Accounts for 60% of the overall score

  • The highest renovation project scores are used if the entrant has submitted more than the minimum required entries in any of the renovation project categories

• Additional Master Award Entries Required

  • Entrant is required to submit a minimum of [1] entry into any of these Master Award categories

    • • Community Service

      • Marketing

      • Safety

  • Accounts for 40% of the overall score

recognizes excellence in a wide range of benefits, including enhanced curb appeal, increased property value, improved energy efficiency, and protection against the elements. Can also modernize a home’s appearance, make it more visually appealing, and reduce maintenance costs.

ENTRY FEE

• • $100.00 (+GST) per exterior renovation project entry

  • Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

  • The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

REQUIREMENTS

• • The entrant must have the Renomark® designation

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

  • Project must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

  • Homeowner Permission Form

  • Entries are to be anonymous

    • No company name within criteria write-up

    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the before or after photos

    • No company logo or name to be shown on renovation plans

PHOTOS REQURIED

• • [4] before project started photos

    • Judges always comment that seeing the project before is very important to gauge the scope of the renovation project

  • [10] after/completed project photos

  • Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the renovation project. Max 1500 characters

Planning & Design Effectiveness – Highlight details of the functionality of the exterior finishes, special design considerations and challenges to overcome. Max 1500 characters

Construction Technology – Highlight the details on energy efficient features, materials, operation systems and techniques used to reduce waste. Max 1500 characters

recognizes excellence in enhancing kitchen functionality and personalizing your space. Whether you’re aiming for a modern look, increased storage, or simply a more efficient cooking area, a renovation can significantly improve your kitchen and your home overall. 

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per kitchen renovation project category entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

CATEGORIES

• • Kitchen Renovation Under $50,000

  • Kitchen Renovation Over $50,000

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must have the Renomark® designation

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• Project must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Only one entry per kitchen renovation project. Example: 1260 Smith Street can only be entered by [1] member, not the cabinet & renovator

• Homeowner Permission Form

• Entries are to be anonymous

  • No company name within criteria write-up

  • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the before or after photos

  • No company logo or name to be shown on renovation plans

PHOTOS REQURIED

• [4] before project started photos

  • Judges always comment that seeing the project before is very important to gauge the scope of the renovation project

• [10] after/completed project photos

• Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the kitchen renovation project. Max 1500 characters

Planning & Design Effectiveness – Highlight details of the functionality of the kitchen finishes, special design considerations and challenges to overcome. Max 1500 characters

Construction Technology – Highlight the details on energy efficient features, materials, operation systems and techniques used to reduce waste. Max 1500 characters

recognizes excellence in improving comfort, increasing space, or simply updating a home’s style and functionality.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per interior renovation project entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

INTERIOR PROJECT ELIGIBILTY

• Additions

• Bathrooms

• Basements

  • Basement renovation projects must show an existing finish/layout was there. No new home blank canvas starts.

• Bedrooms

• Living Rooms

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must have the Renomark® designation

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• Project must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Homeowner Permission Form

• Entries are to be anonymous

  • No company name within criteria write-up

  • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the before or after photos

  • No company logo or name to be shown on renovation plans

PHOTOS REQURIED

• [4] before project started photos

  • Judges always comment that seeing the project before is very important to gauge the scope of the renovation project

• [10] after/completed project photos

• Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the interior renovation project. Max 1500 characters

Planning & Design Effectiveness – Highlight details of the functionality of the interior finishes, special design considerations and challenges to overcome. Max 1500 characters

Construction Technology – Highlight the details on energy efficient features, materials, operation systems and techniques used to reduce waste. Max 1500 characters

recognizes a whole home renovation can be undertaken to increase property value, improve living spaces, and update a home’s style and functionality to better suit current needs and preferences.

ENTRY FEE

• $100.00 (+GST) per whole home renovation project entry

• Your entry/entries must be paid before they will move forward to the scoring stage

• The Master Awards Payment Form is to be completed in full. Payment will be processed once the entry deadline has been closed.

WHOLE HOME PROJECT ELIGIBILTY

• [3]  or more rooms must be renovated with the project

  • that includes: Additions – Bathrooms – Basement – Bedrooms – Kitchen – Living Room

REQUIREMENTS

• The entrant must have the Renomark® designation

• The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing

• Project must have been completed between November 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026

• Homeowner Permission Form

• Entries are to be anonymous

  • No company name within criteria write-up

  • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of the before or after photos

  • No company logo or name to be shown on renovation plans

PHOTOS REQURIED

• [5] before project started photos

  • Judges always comment that seeing the project before is very important to gauge the scope of the renovation project

• [12] after/completed project photos

• Mid/High resolution – 50mb is the upload max total for all the photos

JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the interior renovation project. Max 1500 characters

Planning & Design Effectiveness – Highlight details of the functionality of the interior finishes, special design considerations and challenges to overcome. Max 1500 characters

Construction Technology – Highlight the details on energy efficient features, materials, operation systems and techniques used to reduce waste. Max 1500 characters