Categories

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required. PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.

PLEASE NOTE: projects will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall effectiveness of Marketing /Advertising material	20.0%
Overall project appeal	40.0%
Overall appeal of project features (parks, walking trails, etc)	20.0%
Written submission	20.0%

Requirements

Requirements

 Finalists from Project of the Year, New Home Custom & Production Built will automatically entered into the People's Choice Award. SCHBA members and the public are welcome to vote for the SCHBA People's Choice winner once finalists are announced in March.

How it works:

• Once judging is complete and finalist are announced a link will be placed on the SCHBA website for SCHBA members and the public to vote. It is asked that each person only votes once.
• Submitters are not required to apply, submit, or pay for People's Choice as it is based on if they become a finalist in one of the categories listed above.
• Voting will open once finalists are released. 

 

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall effectiveness of Marketing /Advertising material	20.0%
Overall project appeal	40.0%
Overall appeal of project features (parks, walking trails, etc)	20.0%
Written submission	20.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builder Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project)  PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan.  Hand drawn sketches are acceptable
4. Written submission (maximum 300 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall appeal: Design, materials	50.0%
Environmentally Friendly Building Designs and Techniques: Use of material to enhance beauty and functionality of outdoor living space	25.0%
Written submission	25.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builder Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos of Brochure or Print ad are required
3. 1 Written submission (maximum 200 words) 

PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning Print ads in this category are not eligible for entry in this category.

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Originality/creativity	30.0%
General Design – Clarity of marketing theme: How well information and/or theme is conveyed to the buyer	20.0%
Overall impact	40.0%
Written Submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Web-site address / url included in submission
3. Username and password for access to portals (where applicable)
4. 1 – Written submission (maximum 200 words

PLEASE NOTE:  PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category.

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall originality and creativity	40.0%
Concept and execution	30.0%
Use of Simcoe County Home Builders' Logo	10.0%
Written Submission	20.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Web-site address / url included in submission
3. Username and password for access to portals (where applicable)
4. 1 – Written submission (maximum 200 words

PLEASE NOTE:  PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category.

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall originality and creativity	40.0%
Concept and execution	30.0%
Use of Simcoe County Home Builders' Logo	10.0%
Written Submission	20.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (1-3 in each of the following categories 300 dpi resolution):PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.
   • Exterior
   • Interior
   • Kitchen
   • Master Bedroom
   • Ensuite/Main Bath
3. Include a 8.5”x11” floor plan of the home with square footage (brochure inserts are acceptable)
4. 1 –Written submission (maximum 300 words)

PLEASE NOTE: Homes will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although homes do not have not have to have been built within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Ensuite/Main Bath: Layout, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Bedroom(s): Layout, Closet, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Kitchen: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	5.0%
Functionality of floor plan	25.0%
Overall exterior appeal: Selection of Colours, materials, window placement	25.0%
Overall interior appeal: Design, materials	25.0%
Written submission	10.0%

Description

This award recognizes an innovative product/service by a SCHBA member that improves the residential and professional home building industry.

Requirements

This award recognizes an innovative product/service by a SCHBA member that improves the residential and professional home building industry.

Judging Criteria:

Requirements  - 
Product Name - 

Describe the concept and key messaging - 
What innovative elements were strategically utilized - 
How does the product / service impact and benefit the target market - 

Who Helped You? This is your opportunity to add companies that have helped you with this project. In order for these companies to be recognized, they must be a member of SCHBA in good standing as of January 31st, 2023. 

 

Requirements to Upload
Project Logo (if applicable)
Company Logo ( Builder/Developer/Renovator )
3 - 5 photos of product / service ( Minimum 1500 pixels in height or width. ) 

 

 

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Consumer Education	17.0%
Environmentally friendly building designs and techniques	17.0%
Leadership in advancing green building awareness	17.0%
Leading-edge waste management strategies	17.0%
Community Service	16.0%
Support of industry	16.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (1-3 in each of the following categories 300 dpi resolution):PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.
   • Exterior
   • Interior
   • Kitchen
   • Master Bedroom
   • Ensuite/Main Bath
3. Include a 8.5”x11” floor plan of the home with square footage (brochure inserts are acceptable)
4. 1 –Written submission (maximum 300 words)

PLEASE NOTE: Homes will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although homes do not have not have to have been built within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Ensuite/Main Bath: Layout, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Bedroom(s): Layout, Closet, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Kitchen: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	5.0%
Functionality of floor plan	25.0%
Overall exterior appeal: Selection of Colours, materials, window placement	25.0%
Overall interior appeal: Design, materials	25.0%
Written submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (1-3 in each of the following categories 300 dpi resolution):PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.
   • Exterior
   • Interior
   • Kitchen
   • Master Bedroom
   • Ensuite/Main Bath
3. Include a 8.5”x11” floor plan of the home with square footage (brochure inserts are acceptable)
4. 1 –Written submission (maximum 300 words)

PLEASE NOTE: Homes will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although homes do not have not have to have been built within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall exterior appeal: Selection of Colours, materials, window placement	25.0%
Overall interior appeal: Design, materials	25.0%
Functionality of floor plan	25.0%
Kitchen: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	5.0%
Bedroom(s): Layout, Closet, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Ensuite/Main Bath: Layout, Windows, overall appeal	5.0%
Written submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required. PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging

PLEASE NOTE: projects will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall interior appeal: Design, materials, overall appeal	50.0%
Creative use of space: Uniqueness of Design	40.0%
Written submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project)  PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging.
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan.  Hand drawn sketches are acceptable
4. 1 – Printout of written submission (maximum 300 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although Projects do not have not have to have been renovated within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall appeal: Design, materials	40.0%
Innovative Design and/or features: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	25.0%
Functionality of floor plan: Uniqueness of Design or innovation	25.0%
Written submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project) PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging. 
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan or BEFORE  picture and AFTER picture of the Kitchen.  Hand drawn sketches of plans are acceptable 
4. 1 – Printout of written submission (maximum 200 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although Kitchen projects do not have not have to have been renovated within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Written submission	10.0%
Space Improvement written submission	10.0%
Creative use of space/Functionality of floor plan: Uniqueness of Design or innovation	20.0%
Innovative Design and/or features: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	20.0%
Overall appeal: Design, materials	40.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project) PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging. 
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan or BEFORE  picture and AFTER picture of the Kitchen.  Hand drawn sketches of plans are acceptable 
4. 1 – Printout of written submission (maximum 200 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although Kitchen projects do not have not have to have been renovated within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Overall appeal: Design, materials	40.0%
Innovative Design and/or features: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	20.0%
Creative use of space/Functionality of floor plan: Uniqueness of Design or innovation	20.0%
Written submission	10.0%
Space Improvement written submission	10.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project) PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging. 
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan or BEFORE  picture and AFTER picture of the Kitchen.  Hand drawn sketches of plans are acceptable 
4. 1 – Printout of written submission (maximum 200 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although Kitchen projects do not have not have to have been renovated within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Written submission	10.0%
Space Improvement written submission	10.0%
Creative use of space/Functionality of floor plan: Uniqueness of Design or innovation	20.0%
Innovative Design and/or features: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	20.0%
Overall appeal: Design, materials	40.0%

Requirements

1. Submissions will be accepted only from  Simcoe County Home Builders Association Members in good standing
2. Digital photos are required (Minimum of 4 pictures @ 300 dpi resolution showing before and after views of the project) PLEASE NOTE - Photos may be resized to facilitate loading for judging. 
3. 1 – 8.5” x 11” BEFORE floor plan and AFTER floor plan or BEFORE  picture and AFTER picture of the Kitchen.  Hand drawn sketches of plans are acceptable 
4. 1 – Printout of written submission (maximum 200 words)

PLEASE NOTE:  Renovations will be judged by photographs and online submissions only and these photos will also be used in the Awards Presentation. There will be no on-site judging.

Although Kitchen projects do not have not have to have been renovated within the past calendar year - PREVIOUS ACE AWARD winning projects in this category are not eligible for entry in this category

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Written submission	10.0%
Space Improvement written submission	10.0%
Creative use of space/Functionality of floor plan: Uniqueness of Design or innovation	20.0%
Innovative Design and/or features: Design, Storage, Traffic Flow	20.0%
Overall appeal: Design, materials	40.0%

Requirements

Description of Member/ Individual ( Explain in what ways you contribute to the Association and the community)

1-5 photographs  of yourself or company involved in Association projects/events etc.

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Contribution to the Association	50.0%
Contribution to the Community	40.0%
Quality of service	10.0%

Requirements

 This is awarded to a sales team who excelled in performance and professionalism and made a meaningful contribution to the performance of the organization as a whole. Exemplary sales success, civic activity and industry involvement are critical aspects of consideration. 

 

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Contribution to the Association	50.0%
Contribution to the Community	40.0%
Quality of service	10.0%

Requirements

Description of Member/ Individual ( Explain in what ways you contribute to the Association and the community)

1-5 photographs  of yourself or company involved in Association projects/events etc.

 

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Contribution to the Association	50.0%
Contribution to the Community	40.0%
Quality of service	10.0%

Requirements

Description of Member/ Individual ( Explain in what ways you contribute to the Association and the community)

1-5 photographs  of yourself or company involved in Association projects/events etc.

 

Criteria

Criterion	Weight
Contribution to the Community	40.0%
Contribution to the Association	50.0%
Quality of service	10.0%