
Authentech Homes was the big winner on Saturday night during the 30th annual Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence.
The company behind the Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home captured five awards in all during the Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Central Okanagan gala dinner, which was held at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.
“The Okanagan is a breeding ground for housing excellence,” AuthenTech Homes president Scott Tyerman said in a press release. “Okanagan builders are leaps and bounds ahead of the rest. It is great to have an awards program to showcase these innovations to the rest of Canada.
“I am grateful to the CHBA-CO for the opportunity to have received recognition through the years. I think it is important for the many employees, trades, suppliers, and consultants to be recognized for their excellence. There is no better feeling for myself, or these hard-working people, than recognition from your peers.”
AuthenTech Homes was named the large volume builder of the year, and it also won for excellence in creating a feature/innovation in a home, environmental initiative, public or private partnership, and custom certified home.
Isabey Interiors captured four honours, while Timberhaven Homes, Okanagan Infill and Westwood Fine Cabinetry all won three awards. Ray Wynsouw was honoured with the organization’s lifetime achievement award.
“The Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of our building, renovation and design community in creating innovative and sustainable housing solutions for our region,” CHBA-CO president Darren Witt said. “I am proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our members and the positive impact they have on the Okanagan's economy, environment and quality of life.”
The award winners were:
Excellence in Kitchen Design (New Home, $100K & Under)
Kati Knorr, Westwood Fine Cabinetry, A Touch Of Gold
Excellence in Kitchen Design (New Home, $100K & Over)
The Lake Court Views, H&H Custom Homes
Excellence in Primary Suite Design (New Home or Renovation)
Grand Vista, Gentry Home Builders
Excellence in Interior Design (New Home, Over 3,000 Square Feet)
The Lake Court Views, H&H Custom Homes
Excellence in Interior Design (Renovation, Under 3,000 Square Feet)
Modern Lake Front Retreat, Magpie Interiors
Interior Design (Renovation, Over 3,000 Square Feet)
The Maverick, Isabey Interiors
Excellence in Outdoor Living Space (New Home or Renovation)
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd
Excellence in Decorating & Styling (New or Renovation, Under $75,000)
Beacon Hill Show Home, Hannah Katey Interior Design
Excellence in Decorating & Styling (New or Renovation, Over $75,000)
Modern Lakefront Retreat, Magpie Interiors
Excellence in Creating a Feature/Innovation in a Home
Wilden Living Lab’s Multi-Source Clean Energy System, Authentech Homes
Excellence in Residential Building Design
Solis, Richmond Custom Homes Ltd.
Excellence in Marketing
Block 20, Carrington Homes
Excellence in Show Home ($750K and Under)
Kalamalka Showhome, Dilworth Homes
Excellence in Show Home ($750K and Over)
Beacon Hill Show Home, Gibson Contracting
Environmental Initiative (Residential or Commercial)
Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes
Certified Home (Custom)
Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes
Public or Private Partnership
Wilden Living Lab's Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes
Excellence in Innovative Construction/Architecture/Design (Residential or Commercial)
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill
Excellence in Residential Renovations ($500K & Under)
Kaleden Renovation, 3rd Generation Homes
Residential Renovations ($500K to $1M)
San Michelle Renovation, Align West Homes
Residential Renovations ($1M & Over)
Modern 60s green build, Bercum Builders
Excellence in Kitchen Renovations ($125K & Under)
Kati Knorr, Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Vineyard Views
Excellence in Kitchen Renovations ($125K & Over)
Where the heart is, Absolute Interior Design
Excellence in Bathroom Renovations ($50K & Under)
The Starling, Isabey Interiors
Excellence in Bathroom Renovations ($50K & Over)
The Maverick, Isabey Interiors
Best New Small Scale Home (Up to 1,500 sq. ft.)
Cityside Garden Studio, Ian Paine Construction and Design
Excellence in Single Family Detached Home (Under $750K)
The Montauk at Lighthouse Landing, Edgehill Homes
Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($750K to $1M)
The Dock, Carrington Homes
Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1M to $1.5M)
Urban Lake House, SJT Contracting Inc.
Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1.5M to $2M)
Lakehouse Retreat, Sunterra Homes Ltd
Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($2M to $3M)
Modern Family Villa, Frame Custom Homes
Single Family Detached Home ($3M to $4M)
Lakeside Escape, Rockwood Custom Homes
Single Family Detached Home ($4M & Over)
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd
Excellence in Semi-Detached or Townhome Development
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill
Excellence in Creating a Low-Rise Multi-Family Development
Sole Rutland, Live Edge Okanagan Builders
Mixed Use
Sole Rutland, Live Edge Okanagan Builders
Excellence in Urban Infill (Residential Property Re-Use)
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill
Home of the Year
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd
Supplier of the Year
Westwood Fine Cabinetry
Trade of the Year
Quality Air Care
Designer of the Year
Isabey Interiors
Residential Renovator of the Year
Ian Paine Construction and Design
Multi-Family Builder of the Year
Corwest Builders
Single Family Home Builder of the Year Small Volume
H&H Custom Homes
Single Family Home Builder of the Year Large Volume
AuthenTech Homes
Excellence High Performance Renovation
Modern 60s Green Build, Bercum Builders
Lifetime Achievement
Ray Wynsouw