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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
2025 BILD Awards honour people and companies that shape the GTA
The building and development industry came together earlier this week to celebrate the 2025 BILD Awards. These annual awards recognize excellence in the design, construction, marketing, and sales of new homes across the Greater Toronto Area. The awards are also a time when our industry celebrates the people and leaders within our industry. Article content Article content Fifty-one experts from across North America took on the challenging task of determining the winners from the more than 700 entries — only some of which I can highlight here due to the limited space of this column. Please do visit for the complete list of winners. Article content The Home Builder of the Year, Mid/High-Rise category went to The Daniels Corporation while Great Gulf received the title of Home Builder of the Year, Low-Rise. Tridel captured Green Builder of the Year, Mid/High-Rise — this year marked the 14 th time the company has taken home the Green Builder of the Year Award. Great Gulf earned Green Builder of the Year, Low-Rise. Article content Caledon Station by ARGO Development Corporation was named Best New Community — Planned/Under Development while Fitzrovia's Elm-Ledbury was chosen Best Community, Built. Article content One Roxborough West by North Drive Investments won Project of the Year, Mid-High-Rise; Project of the Year, Low-Rise went to both Arista Homes and Great Gulf for their OAKPOINTE in Upper Joshua Creek project. Article content Best Purpose-Built Rental Project was bestowed upon The Rose Corporation for their The Bakerfield II project. Article content Brixen Developments' Exhale Residences was deemed the People's Choice, one of the most sought-after honours in the BILD Awards program. Article content Howard Sokolowski, Founder of Metropia, received BILD's Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour BILD can present a member. The award honours those who have dedicated a lifetime to the association and the industry and demonstrated remarkable leadership and commitment to the common good. Mr. Sokolowski has been at the forefront of Canada's development industry for over 30 years. One of the most trusted and influential industry leaders, he is renowned for building iconic communities that residents are proud to call home. Article content The Angelo DelZotto Fearless Innovator Award, presented to a member company committed to pursuing innovation in all forms, including processes, technologies, and products, with the intention of positively impacting people, communities, and business, went to Assembly Corp. Fitzrovia received the Stephen Dupuis Corporate Social Responsibility Award. Sam Condo, of Weston Flooring Ltd., was the recipient of the Ignat Kaneff Inspiration Award, which recognizes an individual or member company dedicated to mentorship and supporting newcomers to Canada. Adrian Rocca, of Fitzrovia, garnered the Riley Brethour Leadership Award for outstanding professional achievement and leadership in the industry.
Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Howard Sokolowski Recognized with BILD's Lifetime Achievement Award
Toronto, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Toronto Area, May 30, 2025 – At the 2025 BILD Awards gala yesterday on May 29, The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to industry icon, Howard Sokolowski, Founder & CEO of Metropia. The BILD Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates individuals who have dedicated their careers to advancing the development industry, demonstrating visionary leadership, unwavering integrity, and a commitment to the greater good. Mr. Sokolowski exemplifies these values through more than three decades of impactful contributions to the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond. 'The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honour presented to a BILD member,' said Dave Wilkes, President & CEO of BILD. 'Presenting this award to Mr. Howard Sokolowski is a true privilege. His vision, leadership, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact not only on our industry, but on the communities he has helped shape. We thank Howard for his decades of support to BILD, his contributions to the development industry, and his dedication to building stronger, more vibrant communities across the GTA and Canada.' A driving force in Canadian real estate for over 30 years, Mr. Sokolowski began his career as CEO and Co-Founder of Tribute Communities, where he helped deliver over 30,000 homes. He later founded Metropia, which has grown into one of Canada's most respected full-service developers, known for building innovative master-planned communities. Under his leadership, Metropia has developed more than 14,000 residential units across 22 communities, encompassing over 13 million square feet of residential, retail, and corporate space. Mr. Sokolowski has built a reputation on quality construction, exceptional customer care, and the ability to anticipate emerging market trends. His efforts have shaped communities nationwide and earned numerous accolades, including awards from J.D. Power and Associates, the Ontario Home Builders Association, and BILD. For a full list of BILD Awards winners, visit . With more than 1,000 member companies, BILD is the voice of the home building, residential and non-residential land development and professional renovation industries in the Greater Toronto Area. The building and renovation industry provides 256,000 jobs in the region and $39.3 billion in investment value. BILD is affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders' Associations. -30-
