The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) presented its annual Association Awards of Excellence at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam last night.
"The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area," said GVHBA Chair Ben Taddei.
Hall of Fame Inductees
Gary Friend, South Ridge Developments Ltd., Surrey
Peter Simpson, Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, Surrey
Chair’s Awards of Honour
Lynn Harrison, Harrison Marketing Resources, Port Moody
Steve Kurrein, Port Moody
Builder Member of the Year
Kooney Homes Ltd. Surrey
Corporate Member of the Year
RBC Royal Bank, Vancouver
Association Marketing Award
Troy Abromaitis, Wallmark Homes Ltd., Burnaby
Technical Excellence Award
E3 Eco Group, Vancouver
RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year
Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., Vancouver
Community Service Awards
Jeff Bain, JKB Construction Ltd., Port Coquitlam
Charan Sethi, Tien Sher Group of Companies, Richmond
Supplier Member of the Year
Martin Knowles, Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Vancouver
Gary Santini Education & Training Awards
BC Hydro, Burnaby
Wallmark Homes Ltd., Burnaby
Handshake Awards (Conducting business with most members)
Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., Vancouver
Charan Sethi, Tien Sher Group of Companies, Richmond