January 27, 2022 – Kelowna, B.C. – The coveted list of finalists for the 2022 Georgie Awards has been released by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia (CHBA-BC) – and it’s great news for Okanagan Builders! This year, three local builders and six local associate companies have been recognized as finalists for the 30th Annual Awards program.

The Georgie Awards celebrate excellence in home building and renovation in the residential construction industry. To be eligible, CHBA BC members submit projects that were built, renovated, developed, created, and marketed from January 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021. The projects are then judged by a panel of industry professionals from across Canada.

“There has never been a better time to take a moment to celebrate this incredible, resilient industry,” said Neil Moody, CEO of the CHBA-BC.

“Despite a year rife with wildfires, floods, devastation and a worldwide pandemic, our home building and renovation members continued to work hard, keep people employed, and build homes – all while raising the bar on innovation, quality and design excellence.”

Photo Caption: State of Mind by Kelbrook Construction Corporation, 2-time finalist
Photo Credit: Provided by CHBA-CO

“We are incredibly proud of our Members for their well-deserved recognition at the provincial level” said Dan Winer, Executive Officer of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO). “This year was incredibly challenging for our local industry – to be able to overcome climate, labour, and material obstacles and still complete these jaw-dropping projects is a testament to the quality of these members and our local residential construction industry.”

Central Okanagan Finalists Include:

Excellence in Custom Home – $1,500,000 – $2,000,000

• 3rd Generation Homes – Harvard Road
• Associate Companies: Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Express Flooring, Trail Appliances
• Kelbrook Construction Corporation – State of Mind

Best Residential Renovation – $1,000,000 and Over

• Bercum Builders – Cypress Hill Estates
• Associate Companies: Norelco Cabinets, Arden Tile

Best Kitchen Renovation – Over $150,000

• Bercum Builders – Cypress Hill Estate
• Associate Companies: Norelco Cabinets, Arden Tile

Best Landscape – New or Renovation

• Bercum Builders – Cypress Hill Estate
• Associate Companies: Nicholas Alexander Landscaping

Best Outdoor Living Space – New or Renovation

• Kelbrook Construction Corporation – State of Mind

The in-person Gala for the 30th annual Georgie Awards originally scheduled for March 12 at the Hyatt Regency hotel has been postponed to June 4, 2022.

For a complete list of finalists for the 2022 Georgie Awards, visit this link.

About the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan:

CHBA-CO is the voice of the residential construction industry in the Central Okanagan. Representing over 290 members, the CHBA-CO advocates on behalf of and provides education and community-building opportunities for builders, renovators, interior designers, and the suppliers and trade companies they employ. Locally, CHBA-CO members create over 16,000 local jobs, contributing over one billion dollars to our local economy. One in five employees in British Columbia work in the home building industry. Recently, CHBA-CO launched The Buidlers’ Pilsner in collaboration with Copper Brewing to support affordable housing through Habitat for Humanity Okanagan. For more information visit www.chbaco.com