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Niagara Home Builders' Association is proud to recognize the highest levels of achievement in the residential building and development construction industry. NHBA members are among the most creative builders, renovators, designers, marketers, suppliers and sales teams in the region!
Architectural DesignGROUP
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
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Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
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Creative use of space
20.0%
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Overall interior appeal
20.0%
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Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder in good standing
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
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Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form and be in good standing
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder in good standing
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Production Built Homes (Builder models offered for sale to customers and built on a repetitive basis)
- Builder must be a Tarion registered builder
- This home must be registered with Tarion by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- One-of-a-kind custom built home designed and built for a specific customer
- Mass-produced model that is heavily customized by a purchaser to make it relatively unique
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- One-of-a-kind custom built home designed and built for a specific customer
- Mass-produced model that is heavily customized by a purchaser to make it relatively unique
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder in good standing
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- One-of-a-kind custom built home designed and built for a specific customer
- Mass-produced model that is heavily customized by a purchaser to make it relatively unique
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder in good standing
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- One-of-a-kind custom built home designed and built for a specific customer
- Mass-produced model that is heavily customized by a purchaser to make it relatively unique
- Builder must be a Tarion/HCRA registered builder in good standing
- This home must be registered with Tarion/HCRA by the builder listed on this entry form
Criteria
-
Functionality of floor plan
25.0%
-
Creative use of space
20.0%
-
Overall interior appeal
20.0%
-
Overall exterior appeal
20.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
15.0%
Home RenovationsGROUP
Requirements
Must be a NHBA RenoMark™ member to enter the Home Renovation categories
Must be an NHBA Member in good standing for one year or more
Criteria
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Architectural Appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
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Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Must be an NHBA RenoMark™ member to enter the Home Renovation categories in good standing
Criteria
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative Use of space
25.0%
-
Architectural Appeal
35.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Must be an NHBA RenoMark™ member to enter the Home Renovation categories.
Criteria
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Architectural appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Must be an NHBA RenoMark™ member in good standing to enter the Home Renovation categories
Criteria
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Architectural appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Must be an NHBA RenoMark™ Member in good standing to enter the Home Renovation categories.
Criteria
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Architectural appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
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Project Description
20.0%
MarketingGROUP
Requirements
- Categories open to all NHBA members
- Includes: Print (Magazine, Newspaper, Brochures, Direct Mail, Billboards, POS)
Criteria
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Initial Impact and Originality
40.0%
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Consistency of messaging and branding
30.0%
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Creative messaging
15.0%
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Appropriate for intended target market
15.0%
Requirements
- Categories open to all NHBA members
- Includes: Use of social media campaign
- Multiple social media platforms are welcome (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok etc)
Criteria
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Initial Impact and Originality
40.0%
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Consistency of messaging and branding
30.0%
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Creative use of social media
15.0%
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Appropriate for intended target market
15.0%
Requirements
Open to all NHBA members in good standing who have been part of the membership for a minimum of one (1) year
Criteria
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Consistency of messaging and branding
40.0%
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Ease of use and navigation
30.0%
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Creativity & Design
15.0%
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Concept and originality
15.0%
Requirements
- Category entries must be located within the Niagara Region's 12 Municipalities
- Builders can enter any New Home Showroom or Sales Centre from any of their building sites
- Model Home/Suite must be used as a model home/suite on an on-going basis
Criteria
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Overall presentation
40.0%
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Conveys company image
30.0%
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Visually conveys sales information
15.0%
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Space functionality and flow
15.0%
Requirements
- Category entries must be located within the Niagara Region's 12 Municipalities
- Builders can enter any New Home Showroom or Sales Centre from any of their building sites
- Model Home/Suite must be used as a model home/suite on an on-going basis
Criteria
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Visually conveys sales information
15.0%
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Conveys company image
30.0%
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Overall presentation
40.0%
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Space functionality and flow
15.0%
Requirements
- Open to Supplier, Supplier/Trade Contractor, Manufacturer members only
- Category entries must be located in Niagara
Criteria
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Overall presentation
40.0%
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Conveys company image
30.0%
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Visually conveys sales information
15.0%
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Space functionality and flow
15.0%
Prestige AwardsGROUP
Requirements
Category open to all NHBA members who practice and promote energy efficiency.
Criteria
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Leadership in Green Building Awareness
40.0%
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Environmentally Friendly Projects
30.0%
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Leading-edge Waste Management Strategies
30.0%
Requirements
Eligibility Guidelines
- Builder must have entered at least three (3) other award categories
- Builder must be registered with Tarion/HCRA and in good standing
- Builder must be an NHBA members in good standing for a minimum of one (1) year
Criteria
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Customer Commitment
30.0%
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Design & Construction Quality
25.0%
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Participation in Industry Advancement
25.0%
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Community Involvement
20.0%
Requirements
Criteria
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Building Niagara's Landscapes
50.0%
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Testimonials from homeowners
25.0%
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Averaged calculation on previously entered categories
25.0%
Requirements
Criteria
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Professional Approach to Sales Presentation
20.0%
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Knowledge of Site/Product
20.0%
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Customer Service Experience
20.0%
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Participation in Industry Education Seminars
20.0%
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Testimonials
20.0%
Requirements
Criteria
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Knowledge of site/product Selling techniques used
20.0%
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Professional Approach to Sales Presentation/appearance/attitude
20.0%
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Participation in Community Involvement For example, participation in community and/or charitable organizations, etc.
20.0%
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Participation in Industry Advancement For example, involvement in educational seminars, local home builders association,
20.0%
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Testimonials
20.0%
Room DesignGROUP
Requirements
Kitchen must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
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Architectural Appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative Use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Kitchen must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
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Architectural Appeal
35.0%
-
Functionality of floor plan/Creative Use of space
25.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Kitchen or Bathroom or Finished Basement must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
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Architectural appeal
35.0%
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Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
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Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Bathroom must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
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Architectural appeal
35.0%
-
Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Kitchen or Bathroom or Finished Basement must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
-
Architectural appeal
35.0%
-
Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Kitchen or Bathroom or Finished Basement must be fully operational at time of entry.
Criteria
-
Architectural appeal
35.0%
-
Functionality of floor plan/Creative use of space
25.0%
-
Innovative use of building materials and product
20.0%
-
Project Description
20.0%
Requirements
Criteria
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Overall Visual
40.0%
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Design Element
30.0%
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Overall Vision
15.0%
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Clients Expectations
15.0%
