Now in its second year, we are thrilled to announce this year’s Maverick Awards' finalists. Submissions once again came in from British Columbia through to Ontario. To all of you who submitted, thank you for the important work you do: we’re truly grateful for your contributions to sustainable building.
In conjunction with our title co-sponsors, Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy, we are excited to announce the finalists for our Maverick Awards! These finalists embody our mission to progress industry toward more holistic sustainable building practices—these are our trailblazers!
Congratulations to our 2025 Maverick's Finalists!
Ambassador Finalists, sponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Those on the ground, encouraging and promoting sustainable building
Dave Krasman, Jayman BUILT, AB
Jim Zsiros, J. Zsiros Contracting Ltd, Courtenay, BC
Mike Cole, Sterling Homes Calgary, AB
Innovation Finalists, sponsored by Excel Homes
Those finding creative ways to build more sustainably
Carbon Wise, Nanaimo, BC
EVE Park, s2e Technologies Inc, London, ON
Amber Model in Sirocco, Sterling Homes Calgary, AB
Transformational Finalists, sponsored by Alberta Real Estate Foundation
Those embodying real change, driven through a sustainable lens
Phoenix House, Best Builders, Abbotsford, BC
Core Performance, Jayman BUILT, AB
Prominent Homes, Calgary, AB
Spring Creek Mountain Village, Canmore, AB
Note: this category has a tie! More to come.
Winners will be announced on March 26, and over the next months, our marketing communications will roll out, which will include a series of assets about our winners that will inform our Maverick’s campaign and materials—including professional videos. We’re focused on putting a spotlight on our Mavericks—keep an eye out for our upcoming Mavericks Newsletter next month.
Thank you to our Maverick judges, industry experts that brought extensive knowledge to the process. Our judges 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: Jayman BUILT, SkyFire Energy, Alberta Real Estate Foundation, Excel Homes, Sustainable Forestry Initiative.
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