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Globe and Mail
4 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-
Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
2025 BILD Awards celebrate home building excellence in the GTA
Toronto, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, May 30, 2025 – The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) recognized excellence in the design, construction, marketing and sales of new homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) at its 2025 BILD Awards Gala, held on May 29. BILD presented 50 awards in the categories of architecture, design, marketing, people and sales, and in the prestigious project and builder categories. A group of 51 expert judges from across North America determined the winners from over 700 submitted entries. 'The BILD Awards is one of the largest and most prestigious awards programs of its kind in North America,' said Dave Wilkes, BILD President & CEO. 'This year's winners truly exemplify outstanding innovation and showcase the excellence of the building industry in the Greater Toronto Area.' Howard Sokolowski, Founder and CEO of Metropia, received BILD's Lifetime Achievement Award. It is the highest honour BILD can present to a member, recognizing those who have dedicated a lifetime to the association and the industry and demonstrated significant leadership and commitment to the greater 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. The Daniels Corporation was named Home Builder of the Year, Mid/High-Rise, while Great Gulf received the title of Home Builder of the Year, Low-Rise. The Home Builder of the Year categories recognize builders who set the standard for the rest of the industry through their professionalism and dedication to excellence. A key component of the judging process is a customer satisfaction survey, which ensures that the end user's experience is factored into the award criteria. The winners of the top project and builder categories include: In addition, Brixen Developments' Exhale Residences designed by Architecture Unfolded received the People's Choice Award, which is voted by the public. 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- For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Janis McCulloch at jmcculloch@ or 416-617-7994.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
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- For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Janis McCulloch at jmcculloch@ or 416-617-7994. CONTACT: Janis McCulloch Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) 416-617-7994 jmcculloch@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
