The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) presented its annual Association Awards of Excellence at the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam last night.

“The awards honour association members for their exceptional level of volunteer commitment and dedication to enhancing the professionalism of the homebuilding and renovation industries in the Greater Vancouver area,” said GVHBA Chair Ben Taddei.

Hall of Fame Inductees
Gary Friend, South Ridge Developments Ltd., Surrey
Peter Simpson, Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, Surrey

Chair’s Awards of Honour
Lynn Harrison, Harrison Marketing Resources, Port Moody
Steve Kurrein, Port Moody

Builder Member of the Year
Kooney Homes Ltd. Surrey

Corporate Member of the Year
RBC Royal Bank, Vancouver

Association Marketing Award
Troy Abromaitis, Wallmark Homes Ltd., Burnaby

Technical Excellence Award
E3 Eco Group, Vancouver

RenoMark Renovator Member of the Year
Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., Vancouver

Community Service Awards
Jeff Bain, JKB Construction Ltd., Port Coquitlam
Charan Sethi, Tien Sher Group of Companies, Richmond

Supplier Member of the Year
Martin Knowles, Martin Knowles Photo/Media, Vancouver

Gary Santini Education & Training Awards
BC Hydro, Burnaby
Wallmark Homes Ltd., Burnaby

Handshake Awards (Conducting business with most members)
Todd Senft, reVISION Custom Home Renovations Inc., Vancouver
Charan Sethi, Tien Sher Group of Companies, Richmond