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served last year as the OAA’s Senior V.P. and treasurer, and has been a key participant on various Association committees relating to practice, government outreach and finance. He has also been outspoken about the need for better education among architects in determining fair and reasonable fees.

As a member of the Governance Committee, Vilardi played an integral role in the final development of the Association’s new five-year strategic plan, which includes a commitment to using equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as climate action as lenses through which the OAA carries out its work.

Awards

presence and involvement through numerous community initiatives and by forming partnerships with organizations and institutions that share similar vision and values.

Awards

Ohba Builders Shine At Nationals

OHBA members claimed 16 honours at the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence in Banff last month. Here’s a look at the Ontario members who were cited as Canada’s best.

MARKETING AWARDS

Best Signage

Activa, Waterloo: “Net Zero Model Home”

Best Brochure/Kit

DeSantis Homes, Grimsby: “Century Condos” with KNYMH Inc., McOuat Partnership and Tomas Pearce Interior Design Consulting Inc.

Best Website

The West End Home Builders’ Association received the Home Builders’ Association of the Year Award at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Leadership Awards last month in Banff. The award acknowledged WE HBA’s groundbreaking changes and strategic initiatives put in place over the past year, including supporting the business success of members and their ability to provide affordability, quality and choice in housing for consumers.

In 2022, WE HBA finalized and approved a new strategic plan to guide the association for 2022-2024 and took bold steps through advocacy efforts, resulting in important public policy changes toward addressing the housing crisis. During the past year, WE HBA also strengthened the member experience, pivoted its communication efforts and managed to grow the membership and quality of services. It also significantly increased its community

Branthaven Homes, Burlington: “Millcroft Towns” with II by IV Design and ADHOC STUDIO

Best Digital Advertising Campaign

Branthaven Homes, Burlington: “Millcroft Towns” with II by IV Design and ADHOC STUDIO

Best Virtual Tour Experience

Tridel, Toronto: “Queen Church” with Kirkor Architects, The Brand Factory and Pureblink

Best Sales Office

Poetry Living, Vaughan: “CityPointe Heights” with Flora Di Menna Design and Impact North Inc.

Best Long Video

Armour Heights Developments, Toronto: “89 Avenue Yorkville” with Gladstone Media, McOuat Partnership and Pureblink

Best Renderings

Armour Heights Developments, Pureblink and McOuat Partnership, Toronto: “89 Avenue Yorkville”

Renovation Awards

Best Bathroom Renovation

Gemstone Corporation Inc, Ottawa: “Opposites {Elegantly} Attract”

Best Whole Home Renovation

– $300,001 to $500,000

Pionova Inc., Thornhill: “Wiarton Residence”

NEW HOME AWARDS

Best Mid-to High-Rise Building (Planned)

Armour Heights Developments, Toronto: “89 Avenue Yorkville” with McOuat Partnership

Best Detached Custom Home Over 5,000 square feet

Trademark Homes, Oshawa: “The View on Balsam”

BEST NEW HOME SPACES

Best Bathroom

Mountainview Building Group, Thorold: “The Beaches, Penthouse Suite” with Aristocrat Floors of the World, Dell Smart Home Solutions Inc. and Nickerson Home Appliances

Best Bedroom/Suite

Mountainview Building Group, Thorold: “The Beaches, Penthouse Suite” with Aristocrat Floors of the World, Dell Smart Home Solutions Inc. and Nickerson Home Appliances

NET ZERO HOME AWARDS

Best Production Net

Zero Home

Terra View Custom Homes Ltd., Guelph: “The Avonlea Elevation C, model home at Hart Village” with EnerQuality, Building Knowledge of Canada Inc. and Bluewater Energy Inc.

Community Development Awards

Marketing Excellence Award

Branthaven Homes, Burlington OHB

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