Master Award Entry Details

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

NEW Master Award Categories for 2021:

• Renovator of the Year
• Volume Builder of the Year
  • Single Family Home Builder
  • Multi Family Home Builder

Add these important dates to your calendar.

• Online Entry Submission Opens
  • Monday, September 13th, 2021
• Customer Satisfaction Awards Deadline
  • Monday, October 25th, 2021
• Master Awards Entry Deadline
  • Monday, November 15th – 6pm
• Sales Volume Award Entry Deadline
  • Monday, January 6th, 2022
• Master Awards Gala
  • To Be Confirmed

Here is the list of Master Award categories and the visual requirements. When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials.

Community Service

• [5] Photos of your choice*
• Additional [5] Photos of your choice
• Videos of your choice (video links)

 Customer Satisfaction

• [1] Customer Contact List per category (Excel spreadsheet)*

 Environmental Leadership in Housing

• [3] Photos of your choice
• [3] Documents of your choice

Green Build of the Year

• [1] Exterior Finish / Curb Appeal photo*
• [3] Kitchen Photos*
• [1] Great Room*
• [1] Ensuite / Master Bathroom*
• [6] Photos of your choice*
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)*

 Home Builder of the Year

• No photos, documents or videos required

Volume Builder of the Year

• No photos, documents or videos required

Renovator of the Year

• No photos, documents or videos required

Trade Partner of the Year

• No photos, documents or videos required

Innovation

• [3] Photos or Documents your choice*
• [2] Photos or Documents of your choice

Interior Decorating

• [10] Photos of your choice*
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)*

Marketing

• [5] Photos of your choice*
• [5] additional files can be photos/documents or videos

New Home

• [1] Floor Plan*
• [1] Exterior Finish / Curb Appeal photo*
• [3] Kitchen Photos*
• [1] Great Room*
• [1] Ensuite / Master Bathroom*
• [6] Photos of your choice*
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)*

 New Home Design

• [1] Floor Plan*
• [1] Front Exterior – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Back Exterior – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Main Living Area – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Kitchen / Dining Area – Color Design Drawing*
• [2] Construction Photos*
• [1] Home Designer Photo*
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)*

 New Home Kitchen

• [10] Photos of your choice*
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)*

 Renovation

• Exterior Reno – [4] Before & [10] After Photos*
• Kitchen Reno – [4] Before & [10] After Photos*
• Room Reno – [4] Before & [10] After Photos*
• Whole Home Reno – [5] Before & [12] After Photos*
• Home Owner Permission Form*

 Safety

• [3] Photos of your choice*
• [2] Photos & Documents of your choice

Sales Person of the Year

• Photo of the sales representative*
• [1] Sales Total Document*

The Home Owner Permission Form must be completed and signed by the home owner for all owner-occupied new homes, renovation projects and interior decorating entries. Show homes or homes in the builders’ possession are not required to include the form. Click here to download the Home Owner Permission 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.

Here are some Master Award submission reminders to remember while working on projects:

• Take lots of photos
  Having an image library for your projects is the best way to be prepared
• Entry submission eligibility timeline is November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2021
  All Master Award categories must be constructed and completed within this timeline
• Home Owner Permission Form
  Confirm with your client now, that you are able to enter their project in the 2021 Master Awards
• No Cost to Enter
  Enter as many Master Award categories as possible

When is the deadline?

• Entries will be accepted until Friday, November 1, 2019

When is the eligibility period?

• Entry submission eligibility timeline is November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2021. All Master Award categories must be constructed and completed within this timeline.

Do I have to be a member of the Regina & Region Home Builders’ Association to enter the Master Awards?

Yes. All applicants must be an RRHBA member in good standing. Being able to enter a project in the Master Awards is a benefit of membership. To learn why you should 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 Home Builders’ Association awards programs that do not charge a fee per entry. Enter as many Master Award 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 entries. 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 automatically be saved.

Any questions about submitting entries in the Master Award categories or the Master Awards Gala, please contact:

Jason Christbason

306-546-5226

j.christbason@reginahomebuilders.com

The Master Awards Gala date is to be confirmed. Contact Lynn for ticket and sponsorship information.

Lynn Walkington

306-546-5223

l.walkington@reginahomebuilders.com

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

NEW HOME CATEGORIES

• Under $299,999
• $300,000 – $399,999
• $400,000 – $499,999
• $500,000 – $649,999
• $650,000 – $799,999
• $800,000 – $999,999
• $1,000,000 – $1,499,999
• Over $1,500,000

*Price: includes the home and land, but excludes taxes and promotions.

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be in JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the required 13 images.

• [1] Floor Plan*
• [1] Exterior Finish / Curb Appeal photo*
• [3] Kitchen Photos*
• [1] Great Room*
• [1] Ensuite / Master Bathroom*
• [6] Photos of your choice*

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

• The new home must have been completed between November 1, 2019 to October 31, 2021
• The applicant must be a Home Builder member in good standing.
• Proof of list/sell price or comparable listing may be requested.
• Home Owner Permission Form (for sold homes)
• Building Permit Number
• New Home Address

JUDGING CRITERIA

• Exterior – Describe the exterior curb appeal and character of your new home entry. Detail 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 25% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters
• Floor Plan – Describe the creative floor plan with innovative functionality and special design considerations. Worth 25% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters
• Construction Technology – Describe the materials and products used in the new home that demonstrate industry best practices and leading-edge technology. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1500 characters
• Environmental Leadership – Describe the new home’s energy efficiencies, comfort and occupant health. Detail the construction materials and systems support for sustainability. Worth 12.5% of the overall total. Max 1500 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 category. 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 best scores are used)

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 JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [3] Photos of your choice
• [3] Documents of your choice

 REQUIREMENTS

• The new homes for this entry must have been completed between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• The Home Builder member must be in good standing
• Building Permit Numbers
• New Home Addresses

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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, 2019 to October 31, 2021

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

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those images for the judge’s review. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the required 12 images.

• [1] Exterior Finish / Curb Appeal photo*
• [3] Kitchen Photos*
• [1] Great Room*
• [1] Ensuite / Master Bathroom*
• [6] Photos of your choice*

 REQUIREMENTS

• The dwelling for this entry must have been completed and made available for sale or occupancy between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• The Home Builder must be a member in good standing
• Home Owner Permission Form
• Green Home Permit Number

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. Images should be JPEG & PDF format and high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the required images.

• [1] Floor Plan*
• [1] Front Exterior – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Back Exterior – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Main Living Area – Color Design Drawing*
• [1] Kitchen / Dining Area – Color Design Drawing*
• [2] Construction Photos*
• [1] Home Designer Photo*

 REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a Builder member with a in-house Designer or a Home Design member, and a Builder member must have started construction on the design between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• New Home Address
• New Home Designer’s Name
• Building Permit Number
• Home Owner Permission Form

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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 confirm/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 Entry Form.
• 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, 2021 to December 31st, 2021

recognize the outstanding measurement of how products and services supplied by a company 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 applicant must complete the Customer Satisfaction Award Entry Form and submit by October 25, 2021
• Click this link to download the entry form Customer Satisfaction Awards Form 2021
• The applicant must enter ALL new home closings between November 1, 2019 and September 30, 2021
• The applicant 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.

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

CATEGORIES

• Exterior Renovation
• Kitchen Renovation
• Room Renovation
• Whole Home Renovation
• Renovator of the Year

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the required images for each renovation award category.

• Exterior Renovation: (4) Before photos* – (10) After photos*
• Kitchen Renovation: (4) Before photos* – (10) After photos*
• Room Renovation: (4) Before photos* – (10) After photos*
• Whole Home Renovation: (5) Before photos* – (12) After photos*

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must have the Renomark® designation
• Project must have been completed between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• To be eligible for the Whole Home Renovation category, three or more rooms must be renovated in the home
• Home Owner Permission Form
• Renovation Project Address & Permit Number

PROJECT INFORMATION & JUDGING CRITERIA

Renovation Project – Describe the client’s desired vision and outcome of the renovation project. Max 1500 characters

Planning & Design Effectiveness – Describe the planning & design effectiveness of the renovation project. 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 – Describe the construction technology that was used for the renovation project. 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

• The applicant must complete and submit the entry form for the Renovator of the Year category. 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 applicant must enter the following Master Award categories:

• Enter a minimum of (4) different renovation projects (separate addresses) in any of the renovation categories. Note: basement renovations must be in an existing home where the entrant can show the judges that an existing basement finish/layout was there – No new home blank canvas starts.
• Enter the Community Service Award category.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Renovator of the Year Award winner is calculated by tallying the following scores:

• The 4 best scores from the Renovation Award categories
• 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 Customer Survey Contact 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 applicant must be a Subtrade or Supplier member in good standing.
• Only members who have done business with the Subtrade or Supplier member between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021 may complete the survey.

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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 applicant 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 2021 sales total in the categories of Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze

PHOTOS

• Photo of the sales representative*
• Image should be in JPEG format & high resolution

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing
• Sales Representative Name
• Sales Representative Photo
• The applicant must complete the Sales Person of the Year Award Entry Form and submit by Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 – 10am
• Contact Jason for the entry form for the Sales Person of the Year

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

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the required 10 images.

• [10] Photos of your choice*

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing
• The new home kitchen must have been completed between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• Home Owner Permission Form (if the home is sold)
• Cabinet Company
• New Home Kitchen Address

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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 a community-based group.

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [5] Photos of your choice*
• Additional [5] Photos of your choice
• Videos of your choice (video links)

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing.
• The community initiative or project must have taken place between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
  • 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.

 PROJECT INFORMATION & 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

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [3] Photos or Documents of your choice*
• [2] Photos or Documents of your choice

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing.
• Must be a new innovation between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021 and must be implemented within the RRHBA Census Area.

PROJECT INFORMATION & JUDGING CRITERIA

Innovation – Describe your innovation. Max 1500 characters

recognizes demonstrated commitment to health and safety in the workplace.

PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [3] Photos of your choice*
• Additional [2] Photos of your choice

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing.
• WCB Number

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [5] Photos of your choice*
• [5] additional files can be photos/documents or videos

REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing.
• The marketing initiative or project must have been created between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• National campaigns are not eligible.

PROJECT 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
• Video – You may include video links to your Website, YouTube or Vimeo

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

 PHOTOS

When you see the * next to the title, you are required to upload those materials for the judge’s review. No star means you can upload optional materials. Images should be JPEG format & high resolution. Maximum 64MB total for the images.

• [10] Photos of your choice*

 REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must be a member in good standing
• The interior decorating project must have been completed between November 1, 2019 and October 31, 2021
• Home Owner Permission Form (required if new home is sold – required for renovation project)

PROJECT INFORMATION & 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