19. Excellence in Residential Renovations $500,000 & Under

Okanagan Housing Awards 2026 | CHBA Central Okanagan

Description

The total cost to the client for the renovation, including design fees and all materials, labour supplied by the client and/or subcontractors, professional/municipal fees, and appliances, and excluding GST, must be less than $500K.

Requirements

Criteria (Category 19)

Entry will be judged on the following criteria:

  • Purpose of renovation and construction challenges
  • Creative and efficient use of space (including changes to layout)
  • Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details (interior & exterior)
  • Environmental considerations (energy efficiency, comfort and health)
  • Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices (addressing challenges)

Requirements (Categories 19)

  • Completed online entry
  • 14 digital images that best represent the project
    • Up to four (4) “Before”
    • Up to ten (10) “After”
  • Floor and/or site plan
  • Completed Homeowner Permission Form and/or Renovator Permission Forms
  • Completed Budget Sheet
  • For categories 15, 16, and 18 - 25 the project designer must be listed if they are a CHBA-CO member. (In the Design Credit box)
Criteria
Criterion Weight
• Purpose of renovation and construction challenges 20.0%
Creative and efficient use of space 20.0%
Compatibility of existing and/or new materials as well as finishing details 20.0%
Environmental considerations (energy efficiency, comfort and health) 20.0%
Construction details/techniques to achieve industry best practices 20.0%