The Victoria Residential Builders Association announced the Gold winners at the 2025 Construction Achievements and Renovations of Excellence (CARE) Awards of Vancouver Island held Friday, October 3rd at the Fairmont Empress Hotel.
Fifty-eight awards were presented at the 34th annual event attended by 280 builders, designers, trades and suppliers – Canada’s leaders in west coast, home design and construction.
“Congratulations to the winners and finalists for again setting the gold standard for new homes and renovations,” says Russ Barry, Chair of the 2025 CARE Awards. “A special thank-you to MC Astrid Chang, Destination Greater Victoria for always making the CARE Awards an entertaining evening.”
Project of the Year went to M. Knight Construction for Westerly. The People’s Choice Award was won by Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design for Shelter Cove.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jenny Martin, Jenny Martin Design for an outstanding career in interior design and other industry accomplishments. The Gordon English Housing Leadership Award was won by Mike Dalton, Città Group for achievements in home building and giving back to the community.
Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume promoting sustainable residential construction went to Pacific Viking Group Properties. Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume was awarded to Falcon Heights Contracting. Best Heritage Project for architectural preservation was presented to James’ Joinery. The Award for Innovation and Sustainability went to GT Mann Contracting. The Award for Hartland Renewable Energy and Efficiency was won by True Home Construction.
The Building Better Futures Community Award was awarded to the Professional Home Builders Institute for industry education. The Independent Businesses and Contractors Association was presented with the Award for Construction Industry Advocacy for leading economic research on housing. The Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award went to Ben Mycroft, Path Developments and Adam Cooper, Abstract Developments for their important work showing how Development Cost Charges add to rising housing costs.
Young people launching their industry careers were each presented with $500 including Nya Elliott, Pacific Design Academy for the Student Design Award, as well as outstanding construction apprentices Beatrice McDonald, Citta Group; Mitchell Dixon, Falcon Heights Contracting and Ben MacDonald, Villamar.
“The CARE Awards highlight Canada’s finest West Coast homes, the skilled people behind them, and their contributions to the industry and community,” says Casey Edge, Executive Director of the Victoria Residential Builders Association.
The Gold winners will be displayed in a full-colour magazine distributed by the Times Colonist on November 8th. Photos of the winners and finalists will be posted shortly at careawards.ca.
In addition to celebrating the CARE Awards, the VRBA advocates for professionalism, education, consumer protection and housing affordability. Incorporated as a non-profit in 1940, VRBA is comprised of 180 builders, renovators, designers, trades and suppliers. VRBA appreciates the support and generosity of the 2025 CARE Awards sponsors:
2025 CARE Awards Sponsors:
Gold: Built Green Canada; Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware / Phylrich; FortisBC; Hourigan’s Flooring; Independent Contractors and Businesses Association; McLaren Properties Ltd; Slegg Building Materials; Trail Appliances; Travelers Insurance Company of Canada; Victoria Real Estate Board
Silver: Centra Windows; Coast Capital; Professional Home Builders Institute; Westeck Windows and Doors
Media: Times Colonist; Yellow Sheet Construction Data
For more information, visit vrba.ca or contact admin@vrba.ca
2025 CARE Awards Winners
Best New Single Family Detached Spec Home under $1,000,000
Khataw Development – Echo Ridge
Best Single Family Detached Custom Home under $1,000,000
Rayn Properties and Royalty Projects – Aeris
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best Single Family Detached Home $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
Rayn Properties and Java Designs – Forest Haven
Best Single Family Detached Home $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
Designated Developments, Spaciz Design Company and KB Design – Iron & Ember
Best Single Family Detached Home over $5,000,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Multi-Family / Townhouse Project
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
Best New Garden Suite / Accessory Building
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Outdoor Space under $500,000
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Best Outdoor Space over $500,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best New Home Design under $1,000,000
Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing
Best New Home Design $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best New Home Design over $2,000,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Innovative Feature under $100,000
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven
Best Innovative Feature over $100,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Renovation under $500,000
Rayn Properties – Nova
Best Renovation $500,000 – $1,000,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge
Best Renovation over $1,000,000
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Traditional Kitchen under $100,000
White Wolf Homes – The Parkwood Estate
Best Traditional Kitchen over $100,000
Terry Johal Developments and South Shore Cabinetry – Shelter Cove
Best Contemporary Kitchen under $75,000
Little Crow Projects and Spaciz Design Company – Crow’s Landing
Philco Construction – Coastal Revival (tie)
Best Contemporary Kitchen $75,000 – $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Best Contemporary Kitchen $100,000 – $200,000
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Best Contemporary Kitchen over $200,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Bathroom under $50,000
Gary Sandhu Developments – Noir Black
Best Bathroom over $50,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Shadow Ridge
Best Primary Suite under $100,000
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best Primary Suite $100,000 – $300,000
Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone
Best Primary Suite over $300,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Interior – Homes under $1,000,000
Villamar and Zebra Design Group – Haven
Best Interior – Homes $1,000,000 – $2,000,000
Jenny Martin Design, Seba Construction and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Keystone
Best Interior – Homes $2,000,000 – $3,000,000
Spaciz Design Company and Designated Developments – Iron & Ember
Best Interior – Homes over $3,000,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Custom Millwork under $100,000
Fayze Contracting and Spaciz Design Company – Valley View
Best Custom Millwork $100,000 – $300,000
Upward Elements Contracting and Thomas Philips Woodworking – Casa Wren
Best Custom Millwork over $300,000
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
Best Commercial Space
Verity Construction – Plexxis Software Head Office
Best Condominium Project / Mixed-Use Development
Verity Construction – The Ridge at Vista Point
Best Customer Service – Builder
Verity Construction
Best Customer Service – Supplier / Trade
K2 Stone
Best Sales Centre or Show Home/Suite
K2 Stone – K2 Stone
Best Website
K2 Stone – K2 Stone
Best Overall Marketing Campaign
Abstract Developments – Greyson Townhomes
Best Heritage Project
James’ Joinery – Aoiefe’s Tir
Award for Environmental Achievement
Falcon Heights Contracting – The Perch
Java Designs and Rayn Properties – Forest Haven (tie)
Green Builder of the Year – Small Volume
Falcon Heights Contracting
Green Builder of the Year – Large Volume
Pacific Viking Group Properties
Award for Innovation and Sustainability
Winner: GT Mann Contracting
Award for Hartland Renewable Energy and Efficiency
Winner: True Home Construction
Best Apprentice
Winners: Mitch Dixon, Ben MacDonald and Bea McDonald
Student Design Award
Winner: Nya Elliot
Building Better Futures Community Award
Winner: Professional Home Builders Institute
Bill Wansbrough Memorial Award
Winner: Ben Mycroft, Path Developments and Adam Cooper, Abstract Developments
Award for Construction Industry Advocacy
Winner: Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
Gord English Housing Leadership Award
Winner: Mike Dalton, Città Group
People’s Choice Award
Winner: Terry Johal Developments and Hoyt Design Co. – Shelter Cove
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner: Jenny Martin, Jenny Martin Design
Project of the Year
M. Knight Construction – Westerly
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