CHBA-NS is an interconnected web of builders, designers, creators, and others. Our awards celebrate the collaborative efforts of everyone involved in the residential construction industry with categories that showcase your unique contribution. Join us in honouring the work that shapes our communities!
MarketingGROUP
Most Outstanding Customer Service Award
Description
This award recognizes a CHBA NS member that consistently demonstrates outstanding customer service in the residential construction industry. The application should show how the company meets and exceeds customer expectations, builds positive relationships, manages concerns, and continuously improves the client experience.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Applicant must have provided residential construction services within Nova Scotia.
- Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in customer service.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Marketing ExcellenceGROUP
Marketing Excellence: Non-Builder
Description
This award recognizes excellence in the development and execution of an effective multi-media marketing project or program that demonstrates how a member markets their company, project, services, or new homes. The Non-Builder category is open to developers, suppliers, and sub-trades.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- The marketing application must have been completed within the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Marketing Excellence: Builder/Renovator
Description
This award recognizes excellence in the development and execution of an effective multi-media marketing project or program that demonstrates how a member markets their company, project, services, or new homes. The Non-Builder category is open to developers, suppliers, and sub-trades.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- The marketing application must have been completed within the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Marketing InitiativeGROUP
Marketing Initiative: Non-Builder
Description
This award recognizes the development and execution of an effective specific marketing initiative. Entries may include social media campaigns, subdivision signage, print advertising, digital campaigns, video, direct promotion, open house campaigns, or other focused marketing activities. The Non-Builder category is open to developers, suppliers, and sub-trades.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- The marketing initiative must have been completed within the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application
Marketing Initiative: Builder/Renovator
Description
This award recognizes the development and execution of an effective specific marketing initiative. Entries may include social media campaigns, subdivision signage, print advertising, digital campaigns, video, direct promotion, open house campaigns, or other focused marketing activities. The Non-Builder category is open to developers, suppliers, and sub-trades.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- The marketing initiative must have been completed within the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application
Special ProjectsGROUP
Special Project Award
Description
This award recognizes a professional sub-trade, interior designer, installer, or related member who demonstrates outstanding skill and service on a specific new home construction, multi-unit, or renovation project. Examples may include custom trim, single or multi-room design, specialty installation, technical construction detail, or other unique project work.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- The project must be complete within the year of 2026.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Modular ConstructionGROUP
Modular Construction Excellence Award
Description
This award recognizes a CHBA NS member that demonstrates excellence in modular construction. The application should show strong project quality, innovation, customer satisfaction, employee training, continuous improvement, and the effective use of modular construction techniques.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Applicant must have completed four modular construction projects within Nova Scotia.
- Applicant must demonstrate excellence in modular construction techniques, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding RenovationGROUP
Backyard / Secondary Suites: Renovation
Description
This award recognizes an outstanding backyard or secondary suite project, whether delivered as a renovation or new build. The application should demonstrate how the suite responds to the needs of the homeowner, occupant, site, and broader housing context, while showing strong design, functionality, innovation, and use of CHBA NS members.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Project must be entered as either a renovation or a new build.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- The project must be complete within the year of 2026.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Basement Renovation.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Bathroom Renovation.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Addition to an Existing Home.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Kitchen Renovation over $50,000.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Kitchen Renovation under $50,000.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Renovation of Exterior Living Space, such as a sunroom, deck, or shed.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Renovation of One Room, such as a home office, media room, or primary bedroom. Excludes kitchen or bathroom.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Renovation Award: Renovation of a Whole Home - project involving renovation of 50% or more of the house, interior and exterior.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in residential renovation. The application should demonstrate overall appeal, design quality, functionality, creative use of space, integration with the existing home, environmental features, and how project challenges were addressed.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Renovations must have been completed during the year of 2026
- Applicant must be considered a renovator with CHBA NS.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A signed homeowner permission form is required for all renovation projects submitted. Missing homeowner permission forms may result in disqualification.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Multi UnitsGROUP
Most Outstanding Multi Units: Townhouse
Description
This award recognizes excellence in multi-unit residential construction. The application should demonstrate design quality, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall appeal to the intended customer or resident.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have completed at least one multi-unit building comprising two or more units.
- Homes/units must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Multi Units: Condominium
Description
This award recognizes excellence in multi-unit residential construction. The application should demonstrate design quality, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall appeal to the intended customer or resident.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have completed at least one multi-unit building comprising two or more units.
- Homes/units must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Multi Units: Apartment Building
Description
This award recognizes excellence in multi-unit residential construction. The application should demonstrate design quality, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall appeal to the intended customer or resident.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have completed at least one multi-unit building comprising two or more units.
- Homes/units must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding Multi Units: Duplex/Triplex Project
Description
This award recognizes excellence in multi-unit residential construction. The application should demonstrate design quality, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall appeal to the intended customer or resident.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have completed at least one multi-unit building comprising two or more units.
- Homes/units must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New HomeGROUP
Most Energy Efficient New Home
Description
This award helps recognize excellence in performance by members who build energy efficient new homes and to inform the industry and public of these achievements.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year 2026.
- The home must have been enrolled in an energy efficiency program.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New Home Award: Custom Home over 5,000 square feet, not including garage.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in new home construction, including design appeal, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall value to the homeowner or buyer. Eligible homes may include spec homes, production homes, or custom-designed homes.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year of 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Virtual staging is not permitted. Real estate staging using tangible fixed items is permitted.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories where CHBA NS rules prohibit duplicate submissions.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New Home Award: Single-detached over 3,501 square feet of finished living space, not including garage.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in new home construction, including design appeal, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall value to the homeowner or buyer. Eligible homes may include spec homes, production homes, or custom-designed homes.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year of 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Virtual staging is not permitted. Real estate staging using tangible fixed items is permitted.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories where CHBA NS rules prohibit duplicate submissions.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New Home Award: Single-detached under 2,000 square feet of finished living space, not including garage.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in new home construction, including design appeal, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall value to the homeowner or buyer. Eligible homes may include spec homes, production homes, or custom-designed homes.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year of 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Virtual staging is not permitted. Real estate staging using tangible fixed items is permitted.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories where CHBA NS rules prohibit duplicate submissions.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New Home Award: Single-detached 2,001 to 3,500 square feet of finished living space, not including garage.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in new home construction, including design appeal, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall value to the homeowner or buyer. Eligible homes may include spec homes, production homes, or custom-designed homes.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year of 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Virtual staging is not permitted. Real estate staging using tangible fixed items is permitted.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories where CHBA NS rules prohibit duplicate submissions.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Most Outstanding New Home Award: Most Cost-Effective Housing Award. Include cost per square foot, not including land, sewer, utilities, connection fees, or water.
Description
This award recognizes excellence in new home construction, including design appeal, innovation, functionality, special features, and overall value to the homeowner or buyer. Eligible homes may include spec homes, production homes, or custom-designed homes.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have built at least four homes during the year of 2026.
- The home referenced in this application must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Virtual staging is not permitted. Real estate staging using tangible fixed items is permitted.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories where CHBA NS rules prohibit duplicate submissions.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Backyard / Secondary Suites: New Build
Description
This award recognizes an outstanding backyard or secondary suite project, whether delivered as a renovation or new build. The application should demonstrate how the suite responds to the needs of the homeowner, occupant, site, and broader housing context, while showing strong design, functionality, innovation, and use of CHBA NS members.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Project must be entered as either a renovation or a new build.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- The project must be complete within the year of 2026.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Professional AwardsGROUP
Builder of the Year
Description
This award recognizes a builder who is active in the association, community, and industry, and who demonstrates leadership, professionalism, technological advancement, customer service, skill, experience, innovation, and community involvement.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- Homes must have been completed during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must submit in two other current award categories, such as Marketing and/or New Home Construction, to apply for Builder of the Year.
- Applicant must complete a minimum of two new home builds during the year of 2026.
- The same home or project may not be submitted in multiple categories.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
Renovator of the Year
Description
This award recognizes a renovator who demonstrates professionalism, leadership, customer service, innovation, community involvement, association involvement, and strong renovation work. The award reflects both company performance and contribution to the residential renovation industry.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria & Important Information:
- Applicant must have submitted in the Most Outstanding Renovation category in order to apply for Renovator of the Year.
- Applicant must complete a minimum of two renovation projects during the year of 2026.
- Applicant must be a CHBA NS member in good standing.
- A non-refundable fee of $125 must accompany each application.
