Laebon takes home three awards at the annual Awards of Excellence in Housing

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)
Sorento Custom Homes

Builder of the Year (small volume, <24 homes)
Larkaun Homes

Renovator of the Year
Alair Homes – Red Deer

Awards Category: Industry Icon Award
Art Anastasi

Awards Category: President’s Awards
Rookie of the Year
Kyle Cournoyer, Laebon Homes

Member of the Year

Pamela Der, Bowood Homes


Awards Category: Best New Home | Single Family Home with or without Garage:

Winner for Best New Home under $259,999
Laebon Homes – Dawson

Winner for Best New Home between $260,000 - $289,999
Laebon Homes - Brixton

Winner for Best New Home between $290,000 - $319,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Spruce

Winner for Best New Home between $320,000 - $374,999
Silverstone Custom Homes - Whispering Pines Custom

Winner of Best New Home between $375,000 - $449,999

Silverstone Custom Homes - Clearwater Custom

Winner for Best New Home between $450,000 –$524,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Solstice

Winner for Best New Home between $525,000 - $599,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Abigail

Winner for Best New Home between $600,000 - $674,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Hillrose

Winner for Best New Home between $675,000 - $749,999
Silverstone Custom Homes - Pelican View Custom

Winner for Best New Home between $750,000 - $849,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Wren

Winner for Best New Home between $850,000 - $999,999
Sorento Custom Homes - The Adrian

Winner for Best New Estate Home between $1,000,000 - $1,249,999
Asset Builders Corp. - 754 Bridgeview

Winner for Best New Estate Home between $1,250,000 - $1,499,999
Silverstone Custom Homes - Grand Ave Custom

Winner for Best New Estate Home over $1, 500,000
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
Larkaun Homes - Westland Townhomes

Winner for Best New Multi-Family Home – Townhouse/ Duplex Style over $275,000
Falcon Homes - 52 Irongate Blvd


Awards Category: Best Renovation Project
Winner for Best Renovation under $49,999
KCB Cabinets and Renovations - The Cardigan

Winner for Best Renovation between $50,000 - $99,999
KCB Cabinets and Renovations – Oakdale

Winner for Best Renovation between $100,000 - $199, 999
Alair Homes Red Deer - Michener Classic

Winner for Best Renovation between $200,000 - $299, 999
Ross Contracting Inc - Birch Cliff

Winner for Best Renovation over $300,000
Ellen Walker Design Group Inc. - Retirees Dream Residence


Awards Category: Excellence in Interior Design
Winner for the Excellence in Interior Design
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
Evergreen by Melcor Developments Ltd.

Awards Category: Energy Efficiency Award
Silverstone Custom Homes - Whispering Pines Custom


Awards Category: Safety Leadership Awards
Winners for the Safety Leadership Awards
Home Builder Category: Laebon Homes
General Member Category: Durabuilt Windows and Doors

Awards Category: Partner Choice Awards
Winners for Supplier of the Year (Small and Large Categories):
General Appliances (Small Category)
Timber Wolf Truss (Large Category)

Winners for Trade of the Year (Small and Large Categories):
Pass Electric Inc (Small Category)
Thermo Pro Insulation and Drywall (Large Category)

Winners for Service Professional of the Year (Small and Large Categories:
National Home Warranty (Small Category)
Rogers Insurance Ltd. (Large Category)


Note: Staff numbers were used to determine the small and large categories for the Partner Choice Awards.


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