2014 Award of Excellence winners are

2014 Award of Excellence winners are:
EXCELLENCE IN SIGNAGE: Halminen Homes for McLaughlin Heights, with consideration to
Tiffany Holland.
Scott Bullock of Enbridge presents award to Tiffany Holland of Halminen Homes.
EXCELLENCE IN HOME RENOVATION/ADDITION (50,000-100,000): Accubuilt
Construction for Pine Renovation.
From Left, Amber Young, Domenic Chiodo, Sharlene DeSousa, J. Manuel DeSousa and
presenter Darren Ward of CRS.
EXCELLENCE IN GREEN RENOVATION: Steve Snider Construction Inc.
From Left: Stephen Snider, Jared Olsen, Andy Pallotta, and presenter Amanda Wilson Watkins
of the Minto Group.
EXCELLENCE IN PRINT AD/DIRECT MAIL PIECE: Tribute Communities for UC, with
consideration to Guidelines Advertising.
From left: Presenter Monique Lea of Metroland, Jane Pawson, Rachel Libfeld, Lalita Pandy,
and Pat Lloyd.
EXCELLENCE IN HOME RENOVATION/ADDITION (100,001-150,000): Accubuilt
Construction for Northgrove Renovation.
From left: Domenic Chiodo, Amber Young, Sharlene DeSousa, J. Manuel DeSousa, and Presenter Wayne
Cassidy of Cassidy & Company Architectual Technologists.
EXCELLENCE IN SALES BROCHURE DESIGN: Sandy Cook Marketing & Design for DeNoble
Homes Vintages.
From left Sandy Cook, Kim DeNoble, and Mike DiPalo of Millwork Home Centre.
EXCELLENCE IN HOME RENOVATION/ADDITION (150,001 and up): Accubuilt
Construction for Emmett Renovation.
From left: Amber Young, Domenic Chiodo, Sharlene DeSousa, J. Manuel DeSousa, and presenter Terry
Kane of Mason Windows.
EXCELLENCE IN LOGO DESIGN: Halminen Homes for ‘You Be The Builder’ with
consideration to Tiffany Holland.
From Left: Tiffany Holland of Halminen Homes and Presenter Lou Mastroianni of Don and Son
Building Supplies Ltd.
EXCELLENCE IN KITCHEN RENOVATION: Accubuilt Construction for Glen Gowan.
From left: Domenic Chiodo, Amber Young, J. Manuel DeSousa, Sharlene DeSousa, and presenter Mike
Babcock of Sears Commercial.
EXCELLENCE IN PRODUCTION BUILT HOME (UNDER 1600 SQ. FT.): Minto Group for
Kingmeadow-Lisette R, with consideration to Q4 Architects Inc.
From left: Natascha Pieper, Matthew Brow, Amanda Wilson Watkins, Vicki Schmidt, Robert
Montesano, and presenter Ron Kimmel of Direct Energy.
EXCELLENCE IN BATHROOM RENOVATION: Accubuilt Construction for Darwin Ensuite.
Accubuilt team from left: Domenic Chiodo, Amber Young, J. Manuel DeSousa, Sharlene DeSousa, and
presenter Ross Wright of Moen.
EXCELLENCE IN PROUCTION BUILT HOME (1601-2400 SQ.FT.): DeNoble Homes for
Vintages-The Sedona, with consideration to Vascan Design.
From left: Presenter Eric Byle of Reliance Home Comfort, Kim and Steve DeNoble, Roxanne Meek and
Pat Dyck.
EXCELLENCE IN PROUCTION BUILT HOME (2401-3400 SQ.FT.): Delta-Rae for Bridlewood
Estates- Monaco Elev. B, with consideration to Hunt Design.
From left: Carmen Calabrese, Amanda Calabrese, Anthony Calabrese and presenter Ryan Kruyne of
Kott Lumber.
EXCELLENCE IN PROUCTION BUILT HOME (3401-4400 SQ.FT.): DeNoble Homes for
Vintages-The Margaux, with consideration to Shawn Leslie of One Riser Design.
From left: Presenter Sandy Cook of Sandy Cook Marketing & Design, Kim and Steve DeNoble, Roxanne
Meek and Pat Dyck.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM HOME (Under 2,500 SQ. FT.): Andelwood Homes for Kirby
Heights-The Whistler.
From left: Lisa and Shawn vanAndel and presenter Bill Collier of RBC.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM HOME (2,501-3,500 SQ. FT.): Kiya Developments for Brookstone
Estates-Lot 6, with consideration to Abbott Drafting & Design.
From left: Lucky and Sonia Dutt with presenter Kevin Stewart on behalf of TD Commercial.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM HOME (3,501-4400 SQ. FT.): DeSousa Homes for Pebblestone
Residence.
From left: Domenic Chiodo, Amber Young, J. Manuel DeSousa, Sharlene DeSousa, and
presenter Kevin Stewart on behalf of Rogers.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM HOME (4,401 SQ. FT. AND OVER): Kiya Developments for
Brooksonte Estates- Lot 1, with consideration to Abbott Drafting & Design
From left: Lucky and Sonia Dutt and presenter Mike DiPalo of Millwork Home Centre.
EXCELLENCE IN INTERIOR DECORATING MODEL HOME/SUITE: Monarch Corporation for
Tranquility, with consideration to McOuat Partnership.
From left: Sue Di Ilio, Linda Robinson, Zsuzsanna Deak, and presenter Jennifer Hurd.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM KITCHEN DESIGN: Kiya Developments for the Brookstone
Estates-Lot 1.
From left: Lucky and Sonia Dutt and presenter Sara Rooney from Cambria
SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR: Jeff Morrison of Tribute Communities.
Jeff Morrison of Tribute accepts his award from Tiffany Holland of Halminen Homes.
EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOM BATHROOM DESIGN: Kiya Developments for Brookstone
Estates-Lot 1.
From left: Lucky and Sonia Dutt with presenter Kirstin Kucy of Cambria.
OUTSTANDING TRADE: Dave’s Duct Cleaning
From left: Todd Shrigley, Brendan Ryan, Andrew Shrigley, presenter Sandy Cook for DRHBA, Scott
Brady, and Dave Comia.
OUTSTANDING SUPPLIER OR MANUFACTURER: All Weather Windows
From left: Ed Derks and presenter Kent Wengler of PMA Brethour Realty.
EXCELLENCE IN NEW HOME SALES OFFICE VOLUME II: Minto Group for Kingmeadow,
with consideration to PM Design.
From left: Natascha Pieper, Vicki Schmidt, Robert Montesano, Vince Santino, Amanda Wilson Watkins,
Danielle Pasquale and presenter Toni Janus of Brookfield.
ONLINE EXCELLENCE: Halminen Homes with consideration to Tiffany Holland.
From left: Hannu Halminen, Tiffany Holland and presenter Sean McCracken.
EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: Cassidy & Company
From left: Wayne Cassidy, Paul Kennedy and presenter Emidio DiPalo of Infinity Custom Homes.
EXCELLENCE IN WORKPLACE SAFETY: Brookfield Residential
From left: Brian Loder, Erminio Labriola, and presenter Mike Whelpley of Cricket Energy.
PRODUCT OF THE YEAR: Tranquility Home Comfort
Peter Watson of Tranquility on left with presenter Josh Rosset.
COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR: Minto Group for Kingmeadow
From Left to Right: Breanne McMallion , Ashley Rycroft, Monique Mak, Emma Chapman, Natascha Pieper,
Danielle Pasquale, Robert Montesano, Vince Santino, Matthew Brow, Amanda Wilson Watkins, Vicki
Schmidt, Nancy Look, James Kennedy, Kiran Jassal, Mike Circosta, and presenter Natasha Rubin-Coupland
of TD.
GREEN BUILDER OF THE YEAR: Midhaven Homes, with consideration to A&J Energy
Consulting and Citrus Media.
Left to right back row: Mike Madalena, Rodney Kendall, Kevin Benn, Craig Strong,
Left to right Front row: Marie Edwards, Rebecca Evans, Debbie Mercer, Kristina Petrie
and presenter Shannon Bertuzzi of Enbridge.
BUILDER OF THE YEAR VOLUME II: Brookfield Residential
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From left: Brian Loder, Erminio Labriola, Dave Henderson, Marc Thibault, Amanda Rodway, Brian
Couperthwaite, Stephanie Coutinho, Toni Janus, Kira Landers, Lisa Romero, and presenter Larry Brydon
of Cricket Energy.
Hall of Fame: Mario Veltri
Mario Veltri of the Veltri Group with DRHBA President Jennifer Hurd.
Outstanding Achievement: Bill Collier
Bill Collier of RBC receives his award from Jennifer Hurd, President of DRHBA.
Founded in 1953, the Durham Region Home Builders’ Association represents
approximately 160 member companies comprised of builder, developer,
supplier, contractor and professional members representing more than 4,500
employees who share a common interest, concern and a genuine passion for
the home building industry and for their customers.
FOR MORE VISUALS PLEASE CONTACT:
DURHAM REGION HOME BUILDERS' ASSOCIATION (www.drhba.com)
Anita DeVries, Executive Officer
Tel: (905) 579-8080
Fax: 905-579-0141
Email: [email protected]
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