HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR SUBMISSION

Here are a few words of advice from the organizers and judges to help you to prepare a winning entry, and just as importantly, to know what pitfalls to avoid.

  • Use bullets or point form in the text boxes – easier for you to write and easier for the judges to understand.
  • Word counts are the maximum only – don't feel obligated to meet the word count limit with each question, especially if you have answered the question fully and find yourself repeating information. It's much better to be concise in your answers – Judges don't like repetition.
  • Answer the question fully. Make sure you are addressing all aspects of the question, or judges will dock you points.
  • Have quality photography. Photographs are the only way judges can see your project. Make sure they are well lit and true to real-life colour and scale. For renovation categories, provide "before" photos from the same angle as the after photos.
  • Take your time and double-check the entry before you submit it. The submission deadline is November 6th, 2024 at 11:59pm. You can go back and edit your entry up until the deadline, even if you've already submitted it.
  • Have a backup of your work. If you know that you'll be submitting an entry close to the entry date for whatever reason, it is strongly suggested that you prepare your entry in Word, Pages or other format prior to uploading. That way, if you have computer glitches, your work will at least be saved. If you know you'll want to reference your content at a later point, it's also good to have a backup

ONLINE SUBMISSION

The 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards consist of online submissions; materials must be submitted by November 6th, 2024 at 11:59pm.

If you foresee a conflict meeting this deadline please contact us at (306) 955-5188. Once the deadline has passed no further submissions can be uploaded.

ENTRY COMPLETION

Create your member account .

  • Select the category you wish to enter, and submit your information according to the specifications for the category
  • All supporting materials listed are required. For questions or concerns, contact our office
  • Include electronic copy of current corporate logo for production (PDF's)
  • Do not reference your company name in the written submission, and ensure that there are no logos in the photos and floor plans you use
  • Entries will be saved in your member account, and can be edited up until the entry deadline (11:59pm, November 8, 2024). If you require assistance with submissions, please contact our office at (306) 955-5188.

Accuracy of submitted materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Information given on the entry form will be used exactly as submitted in the award ceremony through production, presentation, and recognition in the media.

ENTRY FEE

  • Entry Fees are $100.00 total per entry
  • Entry fees can be processed by utilizing the pay by credit option or "invoice me" button
  • Payment must be received by SRHBA before your submissions are considered eligible for competition.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

  • Online submission, including all supporting documentation and payment (arrangements), must be complete by 11:59pm, November 8, 2024.

PROMOTION AS AN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE WINNER

  • SRHBA Member companies and their affiliates must indicate the Year and the Award Category Title in which they won or were a finalist when advertising/promoting/etc. There are to be NO changes made to the NAME of the Award category

FINAL NOTES

  • SRHBA reserves the right to disqualify incomplete submissions without notice or refund
  • Acceptance of submissions received is at the discretion of SRHBA
  • SRHBA reserves the right to realign categories due to volume of entries. If this process should take place, entrants will be notified

JUDGING PROCESS

33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards - Virtual Judges will bring their professional experience and unique perspectives in deciding which companies deserve top-ranks and coveted awards in each category. Judges will review the submissions, and rate the work against provided criteria through a private, online system. Online judging will take place from November 12-26, 2024.

Judging criteria are listed with each category description. The judging panel is comprised of individuals who are knowledgeable and aware about the building industry. All entries are scored based on judging criteria.

AWARDS NIGHT

The 33rd Annual Housing Excellence Awards will take place at 5:30 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at World Trade Centre at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Make it a celebration for everyone - bring your team, clients, and suppliers to the event!