Submissions extended to Friday, March 13, 2020! Act Now!
The EQ Awards will be presented on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, recognizing the outstanding work of our builders.
Award Categories
New fall date to be announced shortly
Best Green Marketing Campaign
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award recognizes the builder that has successfully used a marketing campaign in 2019 to promote energy efficiency (including but not limited to social media, digital, or print).
Nomination submissions are $50.
Builder Achievement
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award honours an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to their organization and community in 2019, through their commitment to continuous learning, passion and leadership in improving green building practices.
Nomination submissions are $50.
Building Innovation – High Rise
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award will be given to the mid and high rise developer who demonstrated innovation, leadership and technical excellence in 2019 through energy efficient and high-performance practices.
Nomination submissions are $50.
Building Innovation – Low Rise
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award will be given to a low rise builder who demonstrated innovation, leadership and technical excellence in 2019 through energy efficient and high-performance practices.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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Champion of the Year
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Nomination submissions are free.
This special award is given to an individual or team who actively champions/promotes/advocates for ENERGY STAR® for New Homes or Net Zero.
Nomination submissions are free.
Free
Energy Advisor of the Year
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Nomination submissions are free.
This EnerQuality-certified energy advisor will be recognized for their contribution to the industry, commitment to energy efficiency and green home construction, while providing excellence in customer service.
Nomination submissions are free.
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR® for New Homes – Large Volume Builder
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award goes to an ENERGY STAR® participant builder who has shown an exemplary commitment in 2019 to building and labeling ENERGY STAR® qualified large volume homes.
Nomination submissions are $50.
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR® for New Homes – Mid Volume Builder
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award goes to an ENERGY STAR® participant builder who has shown an exemplary commitment in 2019 to building and labeling ENERGY STAR® qualified mid volume homes
Nomination submissions are $50.
EnerQuality’s ENERGY STAR® for New Homes – Small/Custom Builder
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award goes to an ENERGY STAR® participant builder who has shown an exemplary commitment in 2019 to building and labeling ENERGY STAR® qualified small/custom homes.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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Green Renovation Project of the Year
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award will be given to a renovator who demonstrates superior innovation in energy efficient and green building practices in a renovation project for an existing building or home in part 3 or 9 OBC 2017.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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HBA OF THE YEAR
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New This Year! This award will be given to the Home Builder Association which has demonstrated outstanding leadership in high-performance home building by promoting and participating in EnerQuality programs and the high-performance homebuilding construction industry.
Nomination submissions are free.
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Licensed Professional of the Year
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Nomination submissions are free.
This EnerQuality certified Licensed Professional will be recognized for their contribution to the industry, commitment to energy efficiency and green home construction, while providing excellence in customer service.
Nomination submissions are free.
Net Zero Builder
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award will be given to the builder who demonstrated an outstanding commitment by building Net Zero or Net Zero Ready homes in 2019.
Nomination submissions are $50.
Ontario Green Builder of the Year – Low-Rise
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award recognizes the builder that raises the bar for the rest of the industry in 2019 by demonstrating leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and improving the overall image of the industry.
Nomination submissions are $50.
Ontario Green Builder of the Year – Mid or High-Rise
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Nomination submissions are $50.
This award recognizes the builder or developer that raises the bar for the rest of the industry in 2019 by demonstrating leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship and improving the overall image of the industry.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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Product Innovation – Low Rise (OBC Part 9)
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Nomination submissions are $50.
Formerly “The Innovation Gauntlet,” this award recognizes new, innovative products that have the potential to make a significant impact on the green building industry.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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Product Innovation – High-Rise (OBC Part 3)
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Nomination submissions are $50.
Formerly “The Innovation Gauntlet,” this award recognizes new, innovative products or services that have the potential to make a significant impact on the green building industry.
Nomination submissions are $50.
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Enbridge Gas Inc.’s – Optimum Home
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This award is given to a builder who has demonstrated excellence in the Optimum Home program.
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Enbridge Gas Inc.’s – Savings by Design (3 Selected)
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These awards are given to builders who have demonstrated excellence in the Enbridge Savings by Design program in the areas of Community, Residential, and Affordable Housing.
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EQ Industry Partners (3 selected)
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These special awards recognize organizations who have demonstrated support to the residential construction industry through their work with EnerQuality and high-performance home builders.
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Hall of Fame Recipient
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This special award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and long-term impact advocating energy efficiency and green building practices in the new construction industry.
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Impact Award
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This EnerQuality-selected award is given to a builder that has made significant long-term voluntary progress in reducing carbon emissions and showing outstanding achievements through energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
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Leader Of the Year
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This award recognizes an individual or company for their commitment, advocacy and leadership in driving the growth of energy efficient housing in Ontario in 2019.
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