Ontario’s most Green home builders and suppliers were honoured Feb. 28 at the 2018 EQ Awards. More than 250 guests, including Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, celebrated 20 years of
EnerQuality along with the accomplishments of its leaders with the official announcement of the award winners.“It speaks volumes to see how the longevity of EnerQuality and our certifications like Energy Star have continued to remain relevant and grow in impact over the years,” say Corey McBurney, president of EnerQuality. “The 2018 EQ Awards allowed the industry to celebrate where we have come from and spotlight the pioneers who are joining forces to carve a new path for the future with programs such as our Energy Star Multifamily Highrise certification.”“The People’s Choice Award was an amazing new addition to the Awards, allowing us to involve the greater community in both recognizing and selecting the winner,” adds Shannon Bertuzzi, vice-president of market development at EnerQuality. “Our certifications are voluntary investments by our builders. EnerQuality is committed to ensuring the greater public is aware of the investment these builders are making for the sustainability of these communities.”
2018 Hall of Fame: Sean Mason, President, Sean Mason Homes
Sean Mason has been a dedicated proponent of Energy Star for New Homes since the very first days. From 2002 to 2013, he encouraged Green building and land initiatives at Mason Homes, when it was among the first three builders in Canada to participate in and certify with the then-new Energy Star program, and the first in Canada to make Energy Star its standard. Since Sean.castarted in 2013, the company has won numerous awards, including BILD’s Green Builder of the Year in 2015, and EnerQuality’s started Builder (Small Volume) in 2018. He has also been a finalist in BILD’s Places to Grow Project of the Year and People’s Choice Project of the Year, and BILD’s Best Lowrise Project (Built Category). At Sean.ca, started is a standard offering, certifying 100 per cent of its homes. Mason’s stamp has been on more than 1,000 started homes in the last decade.“Sean.ca is about building modern, healthier and more affordable Green homes in a sustainable community, allowing residents to connect with their neighbours in a meaningful way,” Mason says. “The platform EnerQuality has provided with started has allowed us to prove our commitment to our homeowners through a trusted third-party certifications.”
Impact Award 2018: Tamarack Homes
Tamarack Homes received the EnerQuality 2019 Impact Award for making significant long-term voluntary progress in reducing carbon emissions and showing outstanding achievements through energy efficiency and sustainable practices. From its beginnings more than 70 years ago, Tamarack Homes has strived for the highest quality in construction and customer service by pursuing materials and technology that would become industry standards. Thirteen years ago, with the launch of a brand-new Ottawa community called Jackson Trails, Tamarack certified its first Energy Star home. Impressed with the results, Tamarack Homes committed the entire community to the new standard, a first for the entire region. Today, every home Tamarack builds carries the started certification.“We are pleased to be recognized for our dedication to sustainability in the home-building industry,” says Chris Taggert, vice-president of Tamarack Homes. “The EnerQuality Impact Award symbolizes the commitment we make every day to prioritizing families, communities, and the environment.”
2018 EQ AWARD WINNERS
Builder AchievementJacqueline Collier, Tamarack Homes
Building Innovation, LowriseRND Construction
Building Innovation, Mid/HighriseTimes Group
Energy AdvisorMark Rosen, Building Energy Inc.
Energy Star for New Homes Builder (Small Volume)Lucchetta Homes
Energy Star for New Homes Builder (Mid Volume)Doug Tarry Custom Homes
Energy Star for New Homes Builder (Large Volume)Minto Communities
Energy Star ChampionJoAnn DiCarlo, Remington Group
Green Marketing Campaign (Print)Sifton Properties
Green Marketing Campaign (Other)Great Gulf
Leader of the YearRoya Khaleeli, Minto Communities
Net Zero BuilderReid’s Heritage Homes
Ontario Green BuilderSifton Properties
Product InnovationAeroBarrier
Industry Partner AwardEnbridge Gas Distribution Owens CorningUnion Gas
People’s Choice AwardAcorn Developments
PARTNER AWARDS
Enbridge Affordable Housing AwardToronto Community Housing
Enbridge Savings by Design Award (Residential)Briarwood Development Group
Enbridge Savings by Design Award (Commercial)Times Group
Union Gas Optimum Home AwardHilden Homes