Description
Requirements
To be eligible for this category and for the People's Choice Awards (PCA), you must select only one (1) project from your submissions to be your official SAA - Renovator of the Year and PCA candidate.
This entry must feature exclusively that single project. All submitted photos and the written description must relate to the same project. Photos from multiple projects are not permitted, and combining images, descriptions, floor plans, or content from different projects into this entry will result in the submission being deemed ineligible.
When submitting, please clearly identify the project name and the category in which it was entered, and ensure that all photos and the description correspond only to that one project.
Judging & Entry Criteria:
Your total score for this category will be calculated as follows:
40% – Project Scores from Housing Design Awards Entries
Forty percent (40%) of your score will be based on your two (2) highest-scoring project entries in the Housing Design Awards. To be eligible, each renovator must submit entries in at least two (2) different renovation award categories. Please ensure that you list the exact project titles of these entries in the appropriate field below.
40% – Written Submission Questions
Forty percent (40%) of your score will be based on your responses to these eight (8) written questions below.
Please provide clear and complete responses to each of the questions below. Your answers will be used by the judges to evaluate your experience, approach, and overall contribution to the industry
- What unique services or approach do you offer that set you apart from other renovators?
- Describe a challenge your company faced in the past year and how you resolved it.
- What do you do to help make your renovation projects more energy efficient and environmentally responsible, both in your designs and on site?
- How do you stay current, innovative, and adaptable in today's ever-changing renovation industry?
- Describe the steps you take to guide your clients through the renovation process, from initial consultation to project completion.
- How do you support career development within your organization, mentor new team members, and promote employee growth and retention?
- How have you been involved in your community and with the Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association?
- Why do you believe you deserve to be named Renovator of the Year?
20% – Client Testimonials
Twenty percent (20%) of your score will be based on three (3) client testimonials. These testimonials should reflect the client's experience working with you and the quality of your work. All testimonials must be uploaded as PDF documents as part of this submission.
Please make no reference to your company name, address, logo, etc. on any photos or documents uploaded, as judging is anonymous.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Two Highest Scoring Entries | 40.0% |
| Eight Questions | 40.0% |
| Three Customer Testimonials | 20.0% |