Entry Details

Please review the 2022 Master Awards information below to start to prepare for your entry submissions…

INSTRUCTIONS

Each year we host a Master Awards Committee meeting which all RRHBA members are invited to participate, share any feedback, make recommendations and as a group decide on any changes that need to take place for the Master Awards.

Online Entry Submission Opens
    • Now Open to Enter!
Customer Satisfaction Awards Deadline
    • Monday, October 31st – 10am
Master Awards Entry Deadline
    • Monday, November 7th – 10am (No Entry Extensions)
Sales Volume Award Entry Deadline
    • Monday, January 9th, 2023 – 10am
Master Awards Celebration
    • Friday, February 3rd, 2023

The Home Owner Permission Form must be completed and signed for all owner-occupied new homes, renovation projects, new home kitchens and interior decorating entries.
Entry submissions that are in the entrant’s possession are not required to include the form.

The Master Awards judges view and score all entries online. They rely 100% on the information you provide in your answers to the category questions, along with photographs, and other documents that you include as part of your entry submission.
  • Entries will be judged according to the criteria (answers to questions, images, plans, etc.) set out for each category
  • All decisions of the judges are final
The RRHBA Administration and Board of Directors have no influence on the outcome of any judging in any of the Master Award categories.
In the event of a tie score in any of the Master Award categories, the judges will rescore the entries to break the tie.

When is the entry deadline?

    • Entries will be accepted until Monday, November 7th – 10am (No Entry Extensions)

When is the eligibility period for the award categories?

    • Please check each Master Award category for the timeline eligibility.

Do I have to be a RRHBA Member to enter the Master Awards?

    • Yes. All entrants must be a RRHBA Members. Being able to enter a project in the Master Awards is a benefit of membership. To become a member, contact Jason at 306-546-5226 or j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

Is there a cost to enter the Master Awards?

    • No. The Master Awards are one of the only HBA awards programs that do not charge a fee per entry. Enter as many categories as possible to increase your odds of coming home with a trophy!

Can I submit multiple entries in the same category?

    • Yes. We encourage you to submit all eligible projects. Again, more entries mean better odds!

Can I save my entry and continue working on it at a later date?

    • Yes. Anything you input or upload to your entry will be saved. Just follow the entry steps…

How do I submit my entries?

Any questions about submitting entries in the Master Award categories, contact Jason:
306-546-5226
j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 – The MacKenzie Art Gallery
Contact Lynn for Ticket and Sponsorship information.
306-546-5223 or l.walkington@reginahomebuilders.com

CATEGORIES

categories recognize the best based on exterior, interior, floor plan, construction technology and environmental leadership.

NEW HOME CATEGORIES

    • Under 1000 sq. ft.
    • 1001 – 1200 sq. ft.
    • 1201 – 1400 sq. ft.
    • 1401 – 1600 sq. ft.
    • 1601 – 1800 sq. ft.
    • 1801 – 2000 sq. ft.
    • 2001 – 3000 sq. ft.
    • Over 3000 sq. ft.

PHOTOS

    • [1] Exterior
    • [1] Kitchen
    • [1] Living Room
    • [9] Photos of your choice
    • [1] Floor Plan (PDF doc)
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Entries are to be anonymous:
    • No company name within the criteria write-up.
    • No company signage to be shown in any of the photos.
    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan.
  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.
  • New Home Address & Building Permit Number
  • Home Owner Permission Form (owner-occupied entries)
  • The new home must have been completed between November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022

JUDGING CRITERIA

Exterior – Describe the exterior tones, textures or products that make the new home attractive in relation to its’ surroundings. Worth 25% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters
Interior – Describe the appealing interior design, unique architectural features, including the use of a variety of tones, textures and products. Worth 40% of the overall total. Max 2500 characters
Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Worth 10% of the overall total. Max 500 characters
Construction Technology – Describe the materials and products used that demonstrate industry best practices and leading-edge technology. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1000 characters
Environmental Leadership – Describe the energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Detail the construction materials and systems support for sustainability. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1000 characters

will be presented to the Home Builder member who excels in New Home Building, Community Service, Customer Satisfaction, Safe Working Practices and Environmental Leadership.

REQUIREMENTS

The applicant must complete and submit the entry form for the Home Builder of the Year Award. Home Builder members that meet the qualifying criteria, will not automatically be in the running for the Home Builder of the Year Award without submitting their entry confirmation.
The applicant must enter the following Master Award categories:
    • Safety
    • Community Service
    • Customer Satisfaction
    • Environmental Leadership in Housing
    • New Homes – a minimum of (4) different homes entered into any of the New Home categories

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Home Builder of the Year Award winner is calculated using a points system.
Safety – Accounts for 10% of the overall score
Community Service – Accounts for 10% of the overall score
Customer Satisfaction – Accounts for 15% of the overall score
Environmental Leadership in Housing – Accounts for 10% of the overall score
New Homes – Accounts for 55% of the overall score (the 4 highest scores are used if the member has entered more than the minimum requirement)

recognizes the construction process of new homes to reduce the environmental impact.

CATEGORIES

    • 1–19 Homes & 20+ Homes

PHOTOS

Photos are not required for this category but you can upload photos if you like. Images should be in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. (JPEG or PNG format)
    • [3] Photos of your choice
    • [3] Documents of your choice

 REQUIREMENTS

    • The new homes for this entry must have been completed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
    • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing
    • Building Permit Numbers
    • New Home Addresses

JUDGING CRITERIA

Environmental Leadership – Describe why your company should be recognized as an environmental leader. Max 1250 characters
Environmental Building Practices – Describe your building practices to reduce environmental impact. Max 750 characters each
    • Building Materials
    • Insulation & Air Tightness
    • Construction Waste
    • Energy Efficiency
    • Renewable Energy
    • Indoor Environment Quality
Environmental Build Programs – How many of your new homes do you register under these environmental build programs?
Built Green – EnerGuide – Energy Star – LEED for Homes – Net Zero or Net Zero Ready – Passive House – R2000
New Home Addresses & Permit Numbers – List your new home addresses and permit numbers from between November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022

recognizes achievement in construction that exceeds building standards for a new home to reduce the environmental impact.

PHOTOS

    • [1] Exterior
    • [1] Kitchen
    • [1] Living Room
    • [9] Photos of your choice
    • [1] Floor Plan
Photos should be in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG file format)

 REQUIREMENTS

  • Entries are to be anonymous:
    • No company name within the criteria write-up.
    • No company signage to be shown in any of the photos.
    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan.
  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing
  • Home Owner Permission Form (sold homes only)
  • New Home Address & Building Permit Number
  • The new home must have been completed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022

JUDGING CRITERIA

Green Build of the Year – Describe why your new home should be recognized as the Green Build of the Year. Max 1500 characters
Building Practices – Describe the building practices to reduce the environmental impact. Max 1500 characters

recognizes the talent of a new home designer as the starting point in the creative process to build a new home.

PHOTOS

    • [1] Floor Plan
    • [1] Front Exterior – Color Design Drawing
    • [1] Back Exterior – Color Design Drawing
    • [1] Living Area – Color Design Drawing
    • [1] Kitchen / Dining Area – Color Design Drawing
    • [2] Under Construction Photos
    • [1] Designer Headshot Photo
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG, PNG or PDF format)

 REQUIREMENTS

  • Entries are to be anonymous:
    • No company name within the criteria write-up.
    • No company signage or logo to be shown in any of drawings or photos.
    • No company logo or name to be shown on the floor plan. 
  • The entrant must be a Home Builder Member with a in-house Designer or a New Home Design Member.
  • The new home must have started construction on the design between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • The new home must be constructed by a RRHBA Member.
  • New Home Address
  • New Home Designer’s Name
  • Building Permit Number
  • Home Owner Permission Form (required if new home is sold)

JUDGING CRITERIA

New Home Design – Describe the vision and inspiration for the new home design, and how the features compliment the overall functionality for the consumer. Max 1500 characters

will be presented to the Home Builder member that builds the most single family & multi family homes within the year.

REQUIREMENTS

  • No building permit information is required for new homes built in the City of Regina. The RRHBA will audit that information via the City of Regina Building Permit Reports for the year.
  • New homes built outside the City of Regina, home builder members will need to provide the completed entry form to confirm their new home builds to be counted. Click this link to download the 2022 Volume Builder Submission Form for Rural Area New Home Starts
  • RRHBA Census Area towns/cities include: Lumsden, Craven, White City, Emerald Park, Balgonie, Pilot Butte, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina Beach, Rouleau, McLean and many more. Contact Jason to confirm any location at 306-546-5226 or j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Volume Builder of the Year Award winner is calculated by the total number of new homes built between January 1st, 2022 to December 31st, 2022

recognizes the outstanding measurement of how products and services meet or surpass customer expectation.

CATEGORIES

    • Small Volume Builder 4-12 Homes
    • Medium Volume Builder 13-39 Homes
    • Large Volume Builder 40+ Homes
    • Multi Family Builder 10+ Homes

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must complete the Customer Satisfaction Award Entry Form and submit it by Monday, October 31st – 10am
  • Click this link to download the entry form 2022 Customer Satisfaction Awards
  • The entrant must enter ALL new home closings between November 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022
  • The entrant must be a Home Builder member in good standing.
  • Building Permits (permit numbers will be audited to ensure that all sold homes have been submitted/entered)

JUDGING CRITERIA

Category winners are determined by the survey scores returned by the home owners.

recognizes excellence in bringing the client’s desired vision to their existing home with planning, design effectiveness, and use of construction technology.

CATEGORIES

    • Exterior Reno
    • Kitchen Reno
      • Can be entered by Cabinet, Home Builder & Renovator members.
      • Example: 1260 Smith Street is not allowed to be entered by the Cabinet & Home Builder, only one member can enter the project.
    • Room Reno
    • Whole Home Reno
    • Renovator of the Year (see next tab)

PHOTOS

    • Exterior Reno: [4] before photos – [10] after photos
    • Kitchen Reno: [4] before photos – [10] after photos
    • Room Reno: [4] before photos – [10] after photos
    • Whole Home Reno: [5] before photos – [12] after photos
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must have the Renomark® designation
  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing
  • Project must have been completed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • Whole Home Reno:
    • To be eligible, three or more rooms must be renovated
  • Room Reno:
    • Additions, Bathrooms, Basements and Bedrooms are all eligible
    • Basement reno must be in an home showing an existing basement finish/layout was there. No, new home blank canvas starts
  • Home Owner Permission Form (required for owner-occupied entries)
  • Renovation Project Address & Permit Number

JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the renovation project. Max 1500 characters
Planning & Design Effectiveness – Highlight details of the functionality of the floor plan, the appeal of the interior or exterior finishes, special design considerations and solutions to overcome. Max 1500 characters
Construction Technology – Highlight the details on energy efficient features, materials, operation systems and techniques used to reduce waste. Max 1500 characters

will be presented to the Renovator member who excels in Renovating Projects, Community Service and Customer Satisfaction.

REQUIREMENTS

Renovator members that meet the qualifying criteria will not automatically be in the running for the Renovator of the Year Award without submitting their entry confirmation.
The entrant must enter the following Master Award categories:
    • Enter a minimum of [4] different renovation projects in any of the reno categories.
      • Example: 1265 Smith Street – Kitchen Reno, Room Reno (basement) & Exterior Reno
      • Example: 2495 Treetop Lane – Whole Home Reno
    • Enter the Community Service Award category.
    • Enter the Customer Satisfaction Award category.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Renovator of the Year Award winner is calculated by tallying the following scores:
  • The [4] highest scores are used from the entrant’s Renovation Award category submissions. We encourage you to enter more submissions if you have completed projects.
  • The score from the Community Service Award category.
  • The score from the Customer Satisfaction Survey that will be sent to your clients. Click on this link to download the 2022 Renovator of the Year Survey Form

recognizes a Subtrade or Supplier member for their outstanding contribution to the construction project based on product availability, product knowledge, professionalism, service standard and workmanship.

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Subtrade or Supplier member in good standing.
  • Only members who have done business with the Subtrade or Supplier member between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 may complete the survey.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Company Bio – Inform the judges as to why your company should be the Trade Partner of the Year. Max 1000 characters
RRHBA Member Survey Companies – The entrant must provide contact information for a minimum of [5] RRHBA members. These RRHBA members will be sent the Trade Partner of the Year Award Survey for scoring.

recognizes the sales person submitting the highest total for all new home types.

CATEGORIES

    • Platinum: $10,000,000+
    • Gold: $7,000,000 – $9,999,999
    • Silver: $4,000,000 – $6,999,999
    • Bronze: $1,000,000 – $3,999,999
Certificates of sales recognition will be presented to all the sales representatives who submit their 2022 sales total in the categories.

PHOTOS

  • Headshot photo of the sales representative in JPEG or PNG format, mid/high resolution

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be directly employed by a RRHBA Member in good standing
  • New home sales can only be entered on approved sales from Jan. 1st, 2022 to Dec. 31st, 2022
    • No additions or renovation projects can be entered.
    • PST or GST is not to be included in the sale price.
    • Sales entered must have the Sales Manager’s approval signature.
    • All entrants must use this Sales Entry Form to enter the sales award category.
    • All information is required to be completed on the entry form.
  • The sales representative can only enter new home sales from their current RRHBA Member employer.
    • Sales cannot be entered from a past employer from the sales year timeline.
  • Sales can only be entered by the sales representative or home builder that is the effective cause of sale and receives a commission.
  • Home builders cannot claim the sales of the sales representatives or vice versa.
  • Sales on the contracted build can only be entered.
    • If you have a contract for the house build and not the land, then only enter the house value.
  • New homes must be in the RRHBA Census Area to be entered. This includes:
    • Regina, Pilot Butte, Balgonie, White City, Emerald Park, Fort Qu’Appelle, Moose Jaw, Craven, Regina Beach, Buena Vista, Swift Current, Weyburn and Estevan.
    • Contact Jason to confirm eligibility of other locations that are not listed.
  • Entry deadline is Monday, Jan. 9th, 2023 – 10am

recognizes an outstanding kitchen based on design, planning, construction technology and overall appeal.

PHOTOS

    • [10] Photos of your choice
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing
  • Home Builders & Cabinet Companies are eligible to enter
    • Example: 1260 Smith Street is not allowed to be entered by the Cabinet & Home Builder member, they must confirm who is entering the project.
  • The new home kitchen must have been completed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • Home Owner Permission Form (required for owner-occupied entries)
  • Cabinet Company
  • New Home Kitchen Address

JUDGING CRITERIA

Kitchen Design – Describe the appearance and vision of the new home kitchen design. Max 1500 characters
Kitchen Planning – Describe the innovation and planning of the new home kitchen design. Max 1500 characters

recognizes contributions to enrich our communities.

PHOTOS

    • [5] Photos of your choice – required
    • [5] Additional photos of your choice – not required but can be included
    • Videos – Videos are not required but you can include video links with your criteria information
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.
  • The community initiative or project must have taken place between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • Ongoing / multi-year campaigns are eligible to be included, so long as there has been a significant contribution (voluntary, monetary or otherwise) to the cause within the eligibility period.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Community Involvement – Describe why your company got involved with the community group(s) of your choice. Max 1500 characters
Contribution Impact – Describe how the contribution impacted your employees. Max 1500 characters

recognizes the best advances in any area(s) of residential construction, including process, materials, design, fabrication, equipment, procurement, contract administration, management, labor relations, training and safety.

PHOTOS

    • [3] Photos or Documents of your choice- required 
    • [2] Photos or Documents of your choice – not required but can be included
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.
  • Must be a new innovation between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022 and must be implemented within the RRHBA Census Area.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Innovation – Describe your innovation. Max 1500 characters

recognizes demonstrated commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

PHOTOS

    • [3] Photos of your choice- required 
    • [2]  Additional photos of your choice – not required but can be included
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.
  • WCB Number

JUDGING CRITERIA

Company Endorsed Policy Statement

  • Has your company created a written policy statement which they have signed & dated?
  • Does the policy include goals and objectives related to health & safety?
  • Has your company allocated specific resources to safety initiatives?

Hazard Identification and Control

  • Describe how your company identifies hazards and how they are controlled on the work site.
  • Indicate what methods are used to identify hazards and what methods are used to control or eliminate hazards on the work site, indicate who is included in this process.
  • Give an example where a hazard was identified and how it was eliminated or controlled.

Accident/Incident Investigation

  • Does your company investigate incidents including injuries, property damage or serious near misses?

Communication and Training

  • How does your company ensure that occupational health and safety information is communicated throughout the organization at all levels?
  • Include items such as worker orientation, training, effective supervision, written instructions (job procedures), safety meetings, tool box talks, etc.

Emergency Preparedness

  • Describe the training your team have in case of emergency, and the equipment that would be available on-site in the event of fire or first aid needed.

Certification or Audit

  • What safety audits has your company passed in the previous 12 months?
  • Do you have a valid Certificate of Recognition (COR) or Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR)? If so, how long has your certification been maintained?

Designated Responsibilities

  • Please provide your company statement on the responsibilities of you the employer, your supervisors and workers.

Occupational Health Committee or Representative

  • Provide a list of your committee members or the name of your company’s Occupational Health representative as well as supporting documentation (i.e. committee meeting minutes).

 

Max 1250 characters for each safety category question

recognizes outstanding achievement in the marketing of a new initiative or project.

PHOTOS

    • [5] Photos of your choice- required 
    • [5] Additional photos/documents – not required but can be included
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing.
  • The marketing initiative or project must have been created between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • National campaigns are not eligible.
  • Video – You may include video links to your Website, YouTube or Vimeo
      • Videos are not required but you can include any video links within your criteria information

JUDGING CRITERIA

Type of Marketing – Describe the type of product or service being marketed. Max 1500 characters
Audience – Describe the intended audience. Max 1500 characters

recognizes how furnishings, finishes, window treatments and accessories can complete a new home or renovation project.

 PHOTOS

    • [10] Photos of your choice
Photos in mid/high resolution for the judges to review. 64mb is the file upload max total (JPEG or PNG format)

 REQUIREMENTS

  • The entrant must be a RRHBA Member in good standing
  • The interior decorating project must have been completed between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2022
  • Home Owner Permission Form (required for owner-occupied entries)

JUDGING CRITERIA

Design Objectives – Describe the project’s design objectives.
Furnishings – Describe the use of furnishings in the decorating project. 
Finishes – Describe the finishes in the interior decorating project. 
Target Market – Describe the overall appeal of the interior decorating project for the target market. 
Accessories & Special Features – Describe the use of accessories and special features in the decorating project.
Max 1000 characters for each question

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