2026 Keystone Awards Winners Announced!

     

Kamloops, BC — February 9, 2026 — The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) proudly celebrated excellence across the residential construction industry at the 2026 Keystone Awards Gala, held Saturday evening at the Thompson Rivers University Grand Hall before a sold-out audience of more than 300 guests.

The 2026 Keystone Awards recognize outstanding achievement in home building, renovation, design, innovation, and professional services throughout the Central Interior and East Kootenay. The 2026 gala brought together builders, designers, trades, suppliers, industry partners, and elected officials to honour the projects and people shaping the region’s housing landscape.

“This evening is about celebrating quality, collaboration, and the professionals who raise the bar for housing in our communities,” said Chris Crowell, President of CHBA Central Interior. “It’s been a challenging year for our industry, which makes the calibre of submissions and the strength of this sold-out room even more meaningful.”

A total of 26 awards were presented across residential construction, renovation, design, environmental initiatives, and industry service categories. Entries were evaluated by 12 award-winning industry professionals from outside the region, with projects judged anonymously based solely on submitted images and marketing statements. Award results were independently monitored and verified by BDO Canada LLP, ensuring fairness and integrity throughout the process.

2026 Keystone Awards – Winners

Best Interior Design: New or Renovated
🏆 Nëvo Design House Inc. — Fields House
(Project Partners: WD Wedgewood Developments Inc., Motivo Design Group Inc.)

Best Innovative Construction / Architecture / Design: New or Renovated
🏆 Wrabel Brothers Construction Ltd. — The Ledger Project

Best Outdoor Living Space: New or Renovated
🏆 Copper Island Fine Homes Inc. — Outstanding Outdoor Oasis

Best Public / Private Partnership
🏆 TRU Trades and Technology — 2025 Training House

Best Innovative Special Feature: New or Renovated
🏆 Concord First General Kamloops — Home Bar

Best Kitchen Design Project under $60,000: New or Renovated
🏆 Watermark Custom Built Homes — Room For Lucy

Best Kitchen Design Project $60,000 and Over New or Renovated
🏆 Nëvo Design House Inc. — Fields House Kitchen
(Project Partners: WD Wedgewood Developments Inc., 7 Point Millworks & Installations Ltd.)

Best Bathroom under $30,000: New or Renovated
🏆 Wrabel Brothers Construction Ltd. — Tranquil Sanctuary
(Project Partners: Excel Industries Ltd., Complete Floors Ltd.)

Best Bathroom $30,000 and Over: New or Renovated
🏆 A&T Project Developments Inc. — Stone & Steam
(Project Partner: Nevo Design House Inc.)

Best Housing Design
🏆 Motivo Design Group Inc. — Field of Steel
(Project Partners: WD Wedgewood Developments Inc., Nëvo Design House Inc.)

Best Environmental Initiative
🏆 Hearthstone Construction Ltd. — Highbridge Manor
(Project Partner: Willms Design Inc.)

Best Residential Renovation under $350,000
🏆 Ellenwood Homes Ltd. — Ponte Vista

Best Residential Renovation $350,000–$500,000
🏆 Portfolio Interiors Inc. — Retro Revival
(Project Partner: Thompson Regional Contracting Ltd.)

Best Residential Renovation $500,000 and Over
🏆 Launch Construction Ltd. — Generational Gem

Best Single-Family Detached Home under $750,000 – Spec
🏆 Drew Blain Construction Ltd. — Quality Over Quantity

Best Single-Family Detached Home over $750,000 – Spec
🏆 Maskell Homes Inc. — Mountain Retreat

Best Single-Family Detached Home $750,000–$1M
🏆 Madok Developments Ltd. — Yoho Peak

Best Single-Family Detached Home $1M–$1.5M
🏆 thinkBright Homes Ltd. — Sand Castle

Best Single-Family Detached Home $1.5M–$2M
🏆 Münter Design & Build — Black Forest Vista

Best Single-Family Detached Home $2M–$2.5M
🏆 Copper Island Fine Homes Inc. — Resplendent Rocky Retreat
(Project Partner: Nëvo Design House Inc.)

Best Single-Family Detached Home $2.5M and Over
🏆 Thompson Regional Contracting Ltd. — Neon Moon

Best Semi-Detached or Townhome Development
🏆 BlackOak Developments — Marie Place
(Project Partner: Motivo Design Group Inc.)

Best Multi-Family Development
🏆 Juniper West Developments Ltd. — Modern By Nature

Best Supplier
🏆 The Fireplace Centre

Best Subtrade
🏆 Robinson Masonry Ltd.

Best Service / Professional
🏆 Travelers Insurance Company of Canada

The evening concluded with closing remarks and a celebration of the collaboration that drives the residential construction industry forward across the Central Interior.

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