• The Housing Excellence Awards have a structured judging process to ensure the integrity
    of the program.
  •  Each year, the SRHBA selects judges from across Canada, and at times, the United
    States, based on their expertise and reputation in their respective fields within the
    homebuilding industry.
  •  Judges are assigned a select number of categories, with judging to take place over a 2-
    week period in November each year. Judging takes place entirely on the online platform,
    categories are scored are based on the points allocation noted in this guide.
  • Up to four finalists are selected in each category. Categories with fewer than four entries
    are judged the same as any other category, ensuring the designated finalist(s) and
    winner(s) accurately represent an award-winning project.

To qualify to be a judge, one must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older
  • Be involved in the housing industry
  • Not be a member of SRHBA Not be nominated for an award
  • Not be nominated for an award

We use independent judges to ensure that all nominees receive a fair chance of winning their category . Online judging will take place from November 12-26, 2025.