Awards
Excellence Built Into Every Home
We take great pride in building quality custom designed homes, which recognize and satisfy individual needs.
Our customers’ comments are of great importance to us and provide welcomed and rewarding feedback. Take a moment to read what our customers say about their new home and building experience.
Equally satisfying is the recognition we continue to enjoy from the building industry and government agencies. These significant awards validate our success in achieving excellence.
It is gratifying to know our efforts and results have not gone unnoticed.
2025
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Winner
Best Detached Production Home
(1800-2100 sq ft.)
The Serviceberry
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2025
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Finalist
Best Production Kitchen
The Serviceberry
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2025
OHBA Awards of Distinction
Winner –
Best New Home Kitchen
(low rise up to 2500 sq ft)
The Serviceberry
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November 2025
QHBA ACE
Award for Construction Excellence
2025 Builder of the year
September 2025
OHBA Awards of Distinction
Architectural Design, Production Built Home one storey
Finalist (The Serviceberry)
OHBA Awards of Distinction
Room Design, Outdoor Living Space
Finalist (The Serviceberry)
December 2024
QHBA ACE Award for Construction Excellence
2024 Developer of the Year
July 2024
RESNET Cross Border Builder Challenge
Awarded to the Canadian Custom home Builder with the lowest HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score. This indicates superior energy efficiency.
Winner – Lowest HERS Score for a Custom Builder
A History of Excellence
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CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Best Detached Custom Home
(3001 to 4000 sq. ft)Finalist (The House of Glass)
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OHBA Awards of Distinction
Custom Home
(3001 to 5000 sq. ft)Winner (The House of Glass)
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OHBA Awards of Distinction
New Home Kitchen
(new low rise home 2501 sq. ft. and over)Winner (The House of Glass)
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March 2019
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Best Detached Home – Production/One Storey Bungalow
Finalist (The Katsura)
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March 2018
Brighton-Cramahe Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards
Business of the Year (Brighton)
March 2018
Tarion Homeowners’ Choice
Finalist
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October 2017
Quinte Business Achievement Awards
Trades/Construction Business of the Year
May 2017
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Custom Home Detached
(2500-3500 sq ft)Finalist (Heron Gate)
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September 2016
OHBA Awards of Distinction
Most Outstanding Production Built Home One Storey
Winner (The Hawthorn)
September 2016
OHBA Awards of Distinction
Most Outstanding Custom Home
(up to 3000 sq ft)Winner (The Twisted Willow)
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May 2016
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Detached One Storey Bungalow
Winner (The Hawthorn)
May 2016
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Custom Home Detached
(2500-3500 sq ft)Finalist (The Twisted Willow)
Photo Credit: © Daniel Vaughan All rights reserved (vaughangroup.ca)
May 2016
CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence
Design Excellence – Finalist
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March 2015
WINNER
RESNET Cross Border Home Builder Challenge in San Diego, California
Awarded to the Canadian Custom home Builder with the lowest HERS (Home Energy Rating System) score. Our project “The Twisted Willow” is architecturally pleasing inside and out, quiet, comfortable and with a HERS rating of 36, it is also VERY energy efficient.
March 2012
Quinte Home Builders’ Association
Excellence in Marketing Award
Awarded for best trade show booth at the 41st Quinte Home Builders’ Association Home & Renovation Show – Belleville
February 2012
EnerQuality Corporation – Awards of Excellence
R-2000 Builder of the Year Award 2011
In recognition of an exemplary commitment to building and labeling best-in-class energy efficient new homes under NRCan’s National R-2000 program.
December 2011
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
For Single Detached Home between 1,500 and 2,200 square feet (The Basswood)
2011 SAM Awards – Finalist
September 2011
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
For Most Outstanding Production Built Home (one storey – 1900 sqft. and over) (The Basswood)
Awards of Distinction Winner
April 2011
Tarion Warranty Corporation – Awards of Excellence
Finalist – Small Volume Builder
In recognition of after-sales service performance as determined by home builder’s own customers.
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February 2010
EnerQuality Corporation – Awards of Excellence
R-2000 Builder of the Year Award 2009
In recognition of an exemplary commitment to building and labeling energy efficient, sustainable new homes.
February 2009
Brighton and District Chamber of Commerce – Business Excellence Awards
2008 General Business of the Year Award
April 2008
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
2007 SAM Awards – Finalist
For Custom Home – Single Detached under 2500 square feet (The Tall Pine)
October 2007
Conservation Bureau of Ontario
Certificate of Recognition
In recognition of outstanding commitment to building energy efficient houses Presented at the EnviroHome in the Mill Pond Woods Development – Brighton, Ontario.
September 2007
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Awards of Distinction Finalist
For Most Outstanding Custom Home under 2500 square feet (The Tall Pine)
September 2007
Canada Green Building Council LEED® for Homes Case Study Program
For acceptance of the Mill Pond Woods Development EnviroHome into the CaGBC LEED® for Homes Case Study Program
February 2007
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
2006 R-2000 Builder of the Year Award
In recognition of exemplary performance as a builder of high quality R-2000 homes
October 2006
Quinte Business Achievement Award
2005 Business of the Year, Service/Professional 11+ Employees
In recognition of business excellence and the resulting positive economic impact to the community
March 2006
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
2006 SAM Awards – Finalist
For Custom Home – Single Detached under 2500 square feet (Top Withins Residence)
March 2006
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
2006 SAM Awards – Finalist
For Custom Home – Single Detached 2500 – 4000 square feet (Hillier Creek Vineyard)
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March 2005
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
2004 SAM Awards – Winner
For Most Outstanding Custom Design under 2000 square feet (Goodfellow Residence)
September 2004
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Awards of Distinction – Winner
For Most Outstanding Custom Home under 2200 square feet (Goodfellow Residence)
April 2003
Natural Resources Canada
Energy Efficiency Recognition Award
For significant contribution toward improving energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change
October 2002
EnerQuality Corporation (R-2000)
Outstanding Achievement Award
For outstanding commitment to leadership, efficiency, innovation and quality in R-2000 housing
January 2002
EnerQuality Corporation
R-2000 Technical Excellence Award
For technical excellence under 1,500 square feet category (Briden Residence)
January 2002
EnerQuality Corporation
Best House
For technical excellence under 1500 square feet category (Muir Residence)
January 2001
EnerQuality Corporation
Healthy House Award
For house constructed to the highest health standards in the Province of Ontario (Roy Residence)
May 2000
Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp (CMHC)
Healthy Housing Builder Recognition
For dedication to making housing healthier for Canadians
January 1999
EnerQuality Corporation
Awarded at the Annual Energy Forum to Gordon Tobey, the first person inducted into the R-2000 Hall of Fame
January 1999
EnerQuality Corporation
Excellence Award
For Honorable Mention for Best Overall Design (Tobey Residence)
January 1998
Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA)
R-2000 Awards, Small Builder Award
In recognition for outstanding contribution to the R-2000 Housing Project
January 1997
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Technical Excellence Award
Best Overall Home (Gilbert Residence)
January 1995
Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)
Technical Excellence Award
For Custom Home over 1500 square feet (Deverall Residence)
