Categories
A - Sales Achievement AwardsGROUP
A1 - Best Builder Sales Assistant
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met.
- Can upload a customer testimonial.
- Digital photo of the nominee is required with submission.
- Candidate must be available for an interview to be set up by the GOHBA at a mutually agreed upon time
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Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Interview | 50.0% |
| Written Statement | 50.0% |
A2 - Best Builder Sales Representative
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, sales volume (in relation to sales targets/goals and percentage of sales projection achieved), product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met.
- A customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital photo of the nominee is required with submission.
- Candidate must be available for an interview to be set up by the GOHBA at a mutually agreed upon time.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Interview | 50.0% |
| Sales Volume | 20.0% |
| Written Statement | 30.0% |
A3 - Best Builder Sales Team
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, sales volume (in relation to sales targets/goals and percentage of sales projection achieved), product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met.
- A customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sales Volume | 20.0% |
| Digital Media | 30.0% |
| Written Statement | 50.0% |
A4 - Best Design Centre Consultant
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met.
- A customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital photo of the nominee is required with submission.
- Candidate must be available for an interview to be set up by the GOHBA at a mutually agreed upon time
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Interview | 50.0% |
| Written Statement | 50.0% |
A5 - Best Renovator Sales Representative
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, production knowledge, sales volume (in relation to sales targets/goals and percentage of sales projection achieved), enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met, which can
- customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital photo of the nominee is required with submission.
- Candidate must be available for an interview to be set up by the GOHBA at a mutually agreed upon time.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Interview | 50.0% |
| Written Statement | 30.0% |
| Sales Volume | 20.0% |
A6 - Best Industry Partner Sales Representative
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, sales volume (in relation to sales targets/goals and percentage of sales projection achieved), product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met
- A customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital photo of the nominee is required with submission.
- Candidate must be available for an interview to be set up by the GOHBA at a mutually agreed upon tim
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Written Statement | 30.0% |
| Interview | 50.0% |
| Sales Volume | 20.0% |
A7 - Best Industry Partner Sales Team
Requirements
Entry will be judged on salesmanship, sales volume (in relation to sales targets/goals and percentage of sales projection achieved), product knowledge, enthusiasm, initiative, dedication, professionalism, development, and creativity in meeting challenges.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criteria have been met.
- A customer testimonial (optional).
- Digital media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sales Volume | 20.0% |
| Digital Media | 30.0% |
| Written Statement | 50.0% |
B - Marketing AwardsGROUP
B1 - Best Builder Print Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best newpaper or magazine advertisement for a Builder and/or Project. Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, who is the target market and how well did the strategy appeal to the target market, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- PDF or JPG of the Print Ad
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Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Impact | 25.0% |
B2 - Best Builder Radio Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best radio advertisement or campaign for a Builder and/or Project.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, appeal to target market, message/content, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the radio ad took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- MP3 of Radio Ad
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Impact | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 25.0% |
| Message/Content | 25.0% |
B3 - Best Builder Digital Display Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best digital display advertisement for a Builder and/or Project. Display advertising refers to advertising that incorporates text, logos, pictures/images, and rich media positioned on a website or search engine.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, innovation/use of technology, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/analytics/performance)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the digital ad took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters
- PDF or JPG of the digital ad
- Screen shot of digital ad displayed on website(optional)
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Innovation/Use of Technology | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Impact/Analytics/Performance | 25.0% |
B4 - Best Builder Social Media Ad Campaign
Requirements
This award recognizes the best social media advertisement campaign for a Builder and/or Community. This category refers to advertising that is specifically designed for social media platforms, such as FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, and is planned, paid advertising targeted beyond your followers to a specific audience.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, innovation/use of technology, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/analytics/performance)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the social media ad took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters
- PDF or JPG of the social media ad
- Screen shot of social media ad displayed on website(optional)
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Innovation/Use of Technology | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Impact/Analytics/Performance | 25.0% |
B5 - Best Builder Video
Requirements
This award recognizes the best video created to promote a Builder and/or Project for purposes such as social media, website, sales office, television, etc.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, appeal to target market, message/content, and impact (effectiveness/analytics/performance)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Link/URL of the video
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Marketing | 25.0% |
| Message/Content | 25.0% |
| Impact/Analytics/Performance | 25.0% |
B6 - Best Builder Logo
Requirements
This award recognizes the best project logo for a new residential development, branding or project. We encourage Builders that share communities to enter this category as co-submitters.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, application/execution, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- PDF or JPG of the logo
- 4-6 images showing the logo used in various applications such as signs, marketing materials, digital use.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 40.0% |
| Application/Execution | 30.0% |
| Impact | 30.0% |
B7 - Best Builder Signage
Requirements
This award recognizes excellence in project/community signage and can include any combination of signage used to promote and or direct traffic to a sales office/site such as billboards, A-Frames etc.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, layout/design, application/execution, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 4-6 digital photos of your signage are required in 300 dpi resolution. A minimum of 2 images must be of your signage in place.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Layout/Design | 25.0% |
| Application/Execution | 25.0% |
| Impact | 25.0% |
B8 - Best Builder Brochure
Requirements
This award recognizes the best sales brochure for a Builder and/or Project.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, message/design, hard copy of brochure (look and feel), cohesiveness
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 4 digital images are required in 300 dpi resolution of the original brochure
- Copy of brochure must be delivered to the GOHBA office by Friday, January 15th, 2021 at noon. (Due to COVID-19 please contact Erin Bellwood at beth@gohba.ca or 613-723-2926 ext. 222 to make arrangements).
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Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Hard Copy (look and feel) | 25.0% |
| Cohesiveness | 25.0% |
B9 - Best Builder Website
Requirements
This award recognizes the best website for a Builder and/or Project.
Entries will be judged on quality of design (ease of navigation), visual appeal (continuity, photos, floor placs, limited text), legibility (limited fonts, visual animations), relevant information (timely, updated), interactivity (virtual tours, 360° camera views, etc.), ease of obtaining information, and unique attributes.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Explain how you use your website as a marketing tool and how you embrace visitors the first time they enter your site. Describe what strategies you are currently using to drive and increase traffic to your website, which can include print to web, digital display ads, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and remarketing.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Your web address.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Ability to Capture Virtual Audience (lead generation) | 25.0% |
| Quality & Relevance of Content | 25.0% |
| Ease of Navigation | 25.0% |
| Quality of Design | 25.0% |
B10 - Best Builder Marketing Campaign *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing campaign for a Builder and/or Project.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity, design, and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length.
- *Entry to this category is free if you entered at least 3 other B (Marketing) Builder Categories.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
B11 - Best Builder Covid-19 Marketing Initiative *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing innovations successfully implemented to navigate and/or drive business during Covid-19 for a Builder and/or Project.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity, design, and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
B12 - Best Builder Sales Centre
Requirements
This award recognizes the Best Builder Sales Centre.
Entry will be judged on overall continuity of all elements used in the sales centre, and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market, and communicate information to prospective buyers.
Landscaping, signage, displays, model home merchandising, and best use of available space may be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please indicate the Sales Centre address, hours of operation and phone number.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- The following 6 digital photos are required in 300 dpi resolution.
- Exterior view of sales centre with entrance
- Overall interior view
- Site plan display
- Closing area
- Additional photos of your choice
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of Space | 20.0% |
| Merchandising, displays and signage | 20.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to target market lifestyle and community | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements | 20.0% |
B13 - Best Builder Design Centre
Requirements
This award recognizes the Best Builder Design Centre
Entry will be judged on overall continuity of all elements used in the design centre, and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market, and communicate information to prospective buyers.
Landscaping, signage, displays, model home merchandising, and best use of available space may be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please indicate the Design Centre address, hours of operation and phone number.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 6 digital photos of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Overall design/appeal | 25.0% |
| Merchandising, displays and signage | 50.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements | 25.0% |
B14 - Best Renovator Print Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best newpaper or magazine advertisement for a Renovator. Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, appeal to target market, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- PDF or JPG of the Print Ad
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 25.0% |
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Impact | 25.0% |
B16 - Best Renovator Signage
Requirements
This award recognizes excellence in project/community signage and can include any combination of signage used to promote a Renovator such as project signage, A-Frames etc.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, layout/design, application/execution, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 4-6 digital photos of your signage are required in 300 dpi resolution. A minimum of 2 images must be of your signage in place.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Impact | 25.0% |
| Application/Execution | 25.0% |
| Layout/Design | 25.0% |
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
B17 - Best Renovator Website
Requirements
This award recognizes the best website for a Renovator
Entries will be judged on quality of design (ease of navigation), visual appeal (continuity, photos, floor placs, limited text), legibility (limited fonts, visual animations), relevant information (timely, updated), interactivity (virtual tours, 360° camera views, etc.), ease of obtaining information, and unique attributes.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, max 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Explain how you use your website as a marketing tool and how you embrace visitors the first time they enter your site. Describe what strategies you are currently using to drive and increase traffic to your website, which can include print to web, digital display ads, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and remarketing.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Your web address.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Quality of Design | 25.0% |
| Ease of Navigation | 25.0% |
| Ability to Capture Virtual Audience (lead generation) | 25.0% |
| Quality & Relevance of Content | 25.0% |
B18 - Best Renovator Marketing Campaign *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing campaign for a Renovator.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity, design and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
- *Entry to this category is free if you entered at least 2 other B (Marketing) Renovator Categories
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
B19 - Best Renovator Covid-19 Marketing Initiative *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing innovations successfully implemented to navigate and/or drive business during Covid-19 for a Renovator.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity, design and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
B20 - Best Renovator Showroom
Requirements
This award recognizes the Best Renovator Showroom.
Entry will be judged on design/appeal, merchandising, displays, and signage, and overall continuity of elements.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please indicate the Showroom address, hours of operation and phone number.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 6 digital photos of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Design/Appeal | 25.0% |
| Merchandising, displays and signage | 50.0% |
| Overall continuity of elements | 25.0% |
B21 - Best Marketing Innovation (Open Category)
Requirements
This award recognizes the use of innovative marketing techniques. This is an open category which can be entered by Builders, Renovators, or Industry Partners.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, innovation, and impact (effectiveness/response/results).
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
- We encourage entrants submitting video to use a link/URL instead of uploading file if possible
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 50.0% |
| Innovation | 25.0% |
| Impact | 25.0% |
B22 - Best Industry Partner Print Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best newpaper or magazine advertisement for an Industry Partner. Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, appeal to target market, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/response/results)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- PDF or JPG of the Print Ad
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Impact | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 25.0% |
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
B23 - Best Industry Partner Digital Display Ad
Requirements
This award recognizes the best digital display advertisement for an Industry Partner. Display advertising refers to advertising that incorporates text, logos, pictures/images, and rich media positioned on a website or search engine.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, innovation/use of technology, message/design, and impact (effectiveness/analytics/performance)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the digital ad took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters
- PDF or JPG of the digital ad
- Screen shot of digital ad displayed on website(optional)
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Innovation/Use of Technology | 25.0% |
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Message/Design | 25.0% |
| Impact/Analytics/Performance | 25.0% |
B25 - Best Industry Partner Video
Requirements
This award recognizes the best video created to promote an Industry Partner for purposes such as social media, website, sales office, television, etc.
Entry will be judged on concept/creativity, appeal to target market, message/content, and impact (effectiveness/analytics/performance)
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Link/URL of the video
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Concept/Creativity | 25.0% |
| Appeal to Target Marketing | 25.0% |
| Message/Content | 25.0% |
| Impact/Analytics/Performance | 25.0% |
B26 - Best Industry Partner Marketing Campaign * FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing campaign for an Industry Partner.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity/design, and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
- *Entry to this category is free if you entered at least 2 other B (Marketing) Industry Partner Categories
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
B27 - Best Industry Partner Covid-19 Marketing Initiative *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best marketing innovations successfully implemented to navigate and/or drive business during Covid-19 for an Industry Partner.
Entry will be judged on cohesiveness, message clarity, appeal to target market, creativity/design, and impact (effectiveness/performance and analytics when available). Includes any form of marketing to your target audience, which may include e-blast, print media, digital marketing, social media, radio ads etc.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, maximum 400 words) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please identify the time frame in which the marketing campaign took place.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Digital Media (photos, video, recording, etc), not to exceed 2 minutes in length
- *Entry to this category is free if you entered at least 2 of the categories from B20 to B23
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Cohesiveness | 20.0% |
| Message Clarity | 20.0% |
| Appeal to Target Market | 20.0% |
| Creativity/Design | 20.0% |
| Impact/Analytics(when available)/Performance | 20.0% |
B28 - Best Industry Partner Showroom
Requirements
This award recognizes the Best Industry Partner Showroom.
Entry will be judged on design/appeal, merchandising, displays, and signage, and overall continuity of elements.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Please indicate the Showroom address, hours of operation and phone number.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- 6 digital photos of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Design/Appeal | 25.0% |
| Merchandising, displays and signage | 50.0% |
| Overall continuity of elements | 25.0% |
B29 - Best Industry Partner Website
Requirements
This award recognizes the best website for an Industry Partner.
Entries will be judged on quality of design (ease of navigation), visual appeal (continuity, photos, floor placs, limited text), legibility (limited fonts, visual animations), relevant information (timely, updated), interactivity (virtual tours, 360° camera views, etc.), ease of obtaining information, and unique attributes.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maxium) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Explain how you use your website as a marketing tool and how you embrace visitors the first time they enter your site. Describe what strategies you are currently using to drive and increase traffic to your website, which can include print to web, digital display ads, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), and remarketing.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Your web address.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Ability to Capture Virtual Audience (lead generation) | 25.0% |
| Quality & Relevance of Content | 25.0% |
| Ease of Navigation | 25.0% |
| Quality of Design | 25.0% |
C - Home AwardsGROUP
C1 - Best Town Home (Under 1,800 ft2)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C2 - Best Town Home (Over 1,800 ft2)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C3 - Best Semi-Detached (2 Storeys)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C4 - Best Single Family Home (Under 2,000 ft2)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the model home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C5 - Best Single Family Home (2,001 - 3,000 ft2)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C6 - Best Single Family Home (3,001 ft2 & over)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C7 - Best Bungalow (Attached)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C8 - Best Bungalow (Single)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the model home and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the home already built.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C9 - Best Condo (Low Rise)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the condo and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the condo unit.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
C10 - Best Condo (Mid - High Rise)
Requirements
Entry will be judged on the overall continuity of all elements used in the condo and the ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market and communicate information to the prospective buyers.
Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishings in relation to the target market or purchasers, and the ability to visually convey information will also be considered.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words, maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met.
- Please include the model name, as well as the site address, hours of operation and phone number.
- 12 digital images of your choice are required (300 dpi resolution) of the condo unit.
- Optional Video tour can be included in this entry.
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Use of colours, textures, placement of merchandise/displays or furnishing in relation to the target market or purchasers | 40.0% |
| Communication of information to prospective buyers | 20.0% |
| Ability to characterize the lifestyle of the target market | 20.0% |
| Overall continuity of all elements used in the model home | 20.0% |
D - Special Achievement AwardsGROUP
D1 - Best Community
Requirements
This award recognizes the community that best combines excellence and innovation in design and marketing. As this award recognizes the marketing of the community, it does not have to be built or under construction. We encourage community partners to enter this category as co-submitters.
Entry will be judged on the overall appeal, relevant amenities, innovation/design, and branding/marketing.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met
- 6 digital images of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Overall appeal | 40.0% |
| Relevant amenities | 20.0% |
| Innovation/Design | 20.0% |
| Branding/Marketing | 20.0% |
D2 - Best Condo Project
Requirements
This award recognizes the condominium project that best combines excellence and innovation in design and marketing. As this award recognizes the marketing of the condo project, it does not have to be built or under construction.
Entry will be judged on the overall appeal, relevant amenities, innovation/design, and branding/marketing.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 word maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met
- 6 digital images of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution
- Please indicate co-submitters.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Overall appeal | 40.0% |
| Relevant amenities | 20.0% |
| Innovation/Design | 20.0% |
| Branding/Marketing | 20.0% |
D3 - Most Environmentally Friendly Builder *FREE BUILDER ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the builder who best demonstrates outstanding leadership in green building practices.
Entry will be judged on the environmentally friendly initiatives, which may include Green, LEED, Energy Star or any other environmental activities.
Entry Requirements
- Statement (point form, 400 words maximum) detailing how the category criterion has been met. Tell us what you are doing to make environmentally friendly homes and communities.
- Optional - 6 digital images of your choice are required in 300 dpi resolution
- Please indicate co-submitters.
- Submissions are *FREE* and only builders may submit in this category
- Multiple category entry discount not applicable to this category
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Environmentally friendly initiatives | 100.0% |
D4 - Industry Partner of the Year *FREE ENTRY*
Requirements
This award recognizes the best industry partner to the building community. Builders are encouraged to nominate a company that is vital to the success of their business.
Entry will be judged on how the nominated company has exceeded your expectations in providing support and/or service to your company
Entry Requirements
- Nominated company must be a GOHBA member in good standing
- Statement (point form) that outlines how the nominated company has exceeded your expectations in providing support and/or service to your company
- Submissions are *FREE* and only builders may submit in this category
- Multiple category entry discount not applicable to this category
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Sales and Marketing support provided by a company that has exceeded Builder expectations | 100.0% |
D5 - GRAND SAM
Requirements
This award recognizes the Best Sales & Marketing Campaign as a whole.
Companies qualify for the Grand SAM by submitting four (4) or more entries in all categories.
This award will be determined by the accumulation of awards in all categories and a review of the material by the judges.
Entry for the Grand SAM Award will be automatic for companies who enter four or more of all Award categories
