Maverick Awards – Announcing Our 2026 Finalists

Our Maverick Awards' finalists have been selected out of submissions from British Columbia through to Ontario! To all who submitted, thank you for the important work you do: we’re truly grateful for your contributions to sustainable building—judges commented on the strong entries and your outstanding work.

In conjunction with our title co-sponsors, Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy, we are thrilled to announce the finalists for our 2026 Maverick Awards! They embody our mission to progress industry toward more holistic sustainable building practices—these are our trailblazers!

Congratulations to our 2026 Maverick's Finalists!

Ambassador Finalists, sponsored by Alberta Ecotrust Foundation
Those on the ground, encouraging and promoting sustainable building.

Effect Home Builders, Edmonton, Alta.
Excel Homes, Calgary & Edmonton, Alta.
Verity Construction Ltd, Victoria, B.C.

Innovation Finalists, sponsored by Excel Homes
Those finding creative ways to build more sustainably.

Carbon Wise, Vancouver, B.C.
Landmark Homes, Edmonton, Alta.
The Perch, Falcon Heights Contracting, Victoria, B.C.

Transformational Finalists, sponsored by Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Those embodying real change, driven through a sustainable lens.

Landmark Homes, Edmonton, Alta.
The Perch, Falcon Heights Contracting, Victoria, B.C.
Phoenix House, Best Builders, Abbotsford, B.C.

Winners will be announced on April 7, and over the next months, our marcom campaign will roll out, which will include a series of assets about our winners. We’re focused on putting a spotlight on our Mavericks—plus, keep an eye out for our upcoming Maverick's Newsletter.

Thank you to our judges, industry experts that brought extensive knowledge to the process. They come from diverse backgrounds and geographic markets to bring unique perspectives to the panel.

A huge thanks to our sponsors, those leaders supporting and celebrating sustainable building!

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