Authentech Homes leads way with five CHBA-CO Okanagan Housing Awards

Authentech Homes was the big winner on Saturday night during the 30th annual Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence.

The company behind the Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home captured five awards in all during the Canadian Home Builders’ Association-Central Okanagan gala dinner, which was held at Delta Hotels by Marriott Grand Okanagan Resort.

“The Okanagan is a breeding ground for housing excellence,” AuthenTech Homes president Scott Tyerman said in a press release. “Okanagan builders are leaps and bounds ahead of the rest. It is great to have an awards program to showcase these innovations to the rest of Canada.

“I am grateful to the CHBA-CO for the opportunity to have received recognition through the years. I think it is important for the many employees, trades, suppliers, and consultants to be recognized for their excellence. There is no better feeling for myself, or these hard-working people, than recognition from your peers.”

AuthenTech Homes was named the large volume builder of the year, and it also won for excellence in creating a feature/innovation in a home, environmental initiative, public or private partnership, and custom certified home.

Isabey Interiors captured four honours, while Timberhaven Homes, Okanagan Infill and Westwood Fine Cabinetry all won three awards. Ray Wynsouw was honoured with the organization’s lifetime achievement award.

“The Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence showcase the exceptional talent and dedication of our building, renovation and design community in creating innovative and sustainable housing solutions for our region,” CHBA-CO president Darren Witt said. “I am proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our members and the positive impact they have on the Okanagan's economy, environment and quality of life.”

The award winners were:

Excellence in Kitchen Design (New Home, $100K & Under)
Kati Knorr, Westwood Fine Cabinetry, A Touch Of Gold

Excellence in Kitchen Design (New Home, $100K & Over)
The Lake Court Views, H&H Custom Homes

Excellence in Primary Suite Design (New Home or Renovation)
Grand Vista, Gentry Home Builders

Excellence in Interior Design (New Home, Over 3,000 Square Feet)
The Lake Court Views, H&H Custom Homes

Excellence in Interior Design (Renovation, Under 3,000 Square Feet)
Modern Lake Front Retreat, Magpie Interiors

Interior Design (Renovation, Over 3,000 Square Feet)
The Maverick, Isabey Interiors

Excellence in Outdoor Living Space (New Home or Renovation)
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd

Excellence in Decorating & Styling (New or Renovation, Under $75,000)
Beacon Hill Show Home, Hannah Katey Interior Design

Excellence in Decorating & Styling (New or Renovation, Over $75,000)
Modern Lakefront Retreat, Magpie Interiors

Excellence in Creating a Feature/Innovation in a Home
Wilden Living Lab’s Multi-Source Clean Energy System, Authentech Homes

Excellence in Residential Building Design
Solis, Richmond Custom Homes Ltd.

Excellence in Marketing
Block 20, Carrington Homes

Excellence in Show Home ($750K and Under)
Kalamalka Showhome, Dilworth Homes

Excellence in Show Home ($750K and Over)
Beacon Hill Show Home, Gibson Contracting

Environmental Initiative (Residential or Commercial)
Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes

Certified Home (Custom)
Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes

Public or Private Partnership
Wilden Living Lab's Next Generation Home, Authentech Homes

Excellence in Innovative Construction/Architecture/Design (Residential or Commercial)
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill

Excellence in Residential Renovations ($500K & Under)
Kaleden Renovation, 3rd Generation Homes

Residential Renovations ($500K to $1M)
San Michelle Renovation, Align West Homes

Residential Renovations ($1M & Over)
Modern 60s green build, Bercum Builders

Excellence in Kitchen Renovations ($125K & Under)
Kati Knorr, Westwood Fine Cabinetry, Vineyard Views

Excellence in Kitchen Renovations ($125K & Over)
Where the heart is, Absolute Interior Design

Excellence in Bathroom Renovations ($50K & Under)
The Starling, Isabey Interiors

Excellence in Bathroom Renovations ($50K & Over)
The Maverick, Isabey Interiors

Best New Small Scale Home (Up to 1,500 sq. ft.)
Cityside Garden Studio, Ian Paine Construction and Design

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home (Under $750K)
The Montauk at Lighthouse Landing, Edgehill Homes

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($750K to $1M)
The Dock, Carrington Homes

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1M to $1.5M)
Urban Lake House, SJT Contracting Inc.

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($1.5M to $2M)
Lakehouse Retreat, Sunterra Homes Ltd

Excellence in Single Family Detached Home ($2M to $3M)
Modern Family Villa, Frame Custom Homes

Single Family Detached Home ($3M to $4M)
Lakeside Escape, Rockwood Custom Homes

Single Family Detached Home ($4M & Over)
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd

Excellence in Semi-Detached or Townhome Development
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill

Excellence in Creating a Low-Rise Multi-Family Development
Sole Rutland, Live Edge Okanagan Builders

Mixed Use
Sole Rutland, Live Edge Okanagan Builders

Excellence in Urban Infill (Residential Property Re-Use)
Signature Urban Tri-Plex, Okanagan Infill

Home of the Year
Mont des Cieux, Timberhaven Homes Ltd

Supplier of the Year
Westwood Fine Cabinetry

Trade of the Year
Quality Air Care

Designer of the Year
Isabey Interiors

Residential Renovator of the Year
Ian Paine Construction and Design

Multi-Family Builder of the Year
Corwest Builders

Single Family Home Builder of the Year Small Volume
H&H Custom Homes

Single Family Home Builder of the Year Large Volume
AuthenTech Homes

Excellence High Performance Renovation
Modern 60s Green Build, Bercum Builders

Lifetime Achievement
Ray Wynsouw