Hosted by HGTV Canada’s Love it or List it’s Todd Talbot, the “Academy Awards” soiree celebrated the crème de la crème of the province’s builders, renovators, interior designers, and real estate industry professionals.
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Each year, we marvel at the projects that are finalists in the Georgie Awards, and this year is no exception. The homes that were finalists and winners are a testament to the innovation and creativity that go into each project.
Neil Moody
CEO, CHBA BC
This year’s competition saw a record number of entries for 52 awards in six focussed areas, which included new home design and construction, renovations, new communities, advertising, marketing and sales. The finalists and winners were selected by a judging panel of out-of-province industry professionals.
Some of the winners in the Multi Family projects categories share their thoughts:
Best Multi-Family Townhouse Development (infill) up to 10 units including mixed use: Ross Residences.
For first time winner, Nofziger Construction’s Dylon Nofziger, the night was one to remember. “It is such a tribute to be recognized by our peers, as we worked really hard on this project. The vision was to create a community within a community, building on the character that already existed here. How the community welcomed us was one level of affirmation, the Georgie Award win was another level of affirmation.”
Best Multi-Family Low-Rise Development - up to six storeys: Kindred Construction: GEC King Edward
“Winning the Georgie Award for Best Multi Family Low Rise up to six storeys for GEC King George is truly an honour for Kindred Construction. It represents our commitment to excellence in every project we undertake,” says Danny Emerson, Project Director, Kindred Construction. “We're appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to the vibrant landscape of real estate development alongside esteemed peers. We proudly accept this award on behalf of our client, trade partners, consultants, and the entire Kindred team, whose passion and dedication have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. This award is a celebration of the collective hard work and dedication of everyone who was involved in this project.”
Kindred Construction: GEC King Edward
Best Multi-Family Townhouse Development (production) over 10 units including mixed use: Diverse Properties: Iron Horse Rooftop Rowhomes
“We are honoured to receive this prestigious award, which is a testament to the dedication of our entire team in building homes that transform neighbourhoods and support family life. This accomplishment is made even more meaningful through our partnership with the Ch'íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation, on whose land this development is located,” says P.L. Meindertsma, Vice President, Development, Principal.
Diverse Properties: Iron Horse Rooftop Rowhomes
Best Multi-Family Mid/High Rise Development: Concert Properties: 55One
“We are incredibly proud to have our housing development recognized with this award. We share this honour with our valuable partners: the City of Coquitlam, BC Housing, CMHC and SHARE Family and Community Services,” says Craig Watters, Chief Development Officer, Concert Properties. “This award reaffirms the importance of these innovative partnerships in building inclusive and affordable rental housing within our communities."
Concert Properties: 55One
For the list of all the 2024 Georgie Awards winners and finalists, please visit GeorgieAwards.ca.
A very special thanks and credit Martin Knowles for the photography.
