Maverick Awards - 2025 Winners

We are proud to recognize four trailblazing builder-members as winners of the inaugural Maverick Awards. They are the independent thinkers who see things differently—enthusiastic adopters of energy performance and sustainable building—ahead of market demand, ahead of regulation, and ahead of the competition. Read more.

Jim Zsiros

Recognizing Leadership in Advancing Sustainable Building

Jim Zsiros, based out of Courtenay, B.C., exemplifies the power of hands-on ambassadorship: with years of leadership, in-depth industry engagement, and active knowledge sharing, he’s created a ripple effect that’s elevated green building standards, particularly Built Green, across the region. Watch out for the winner's videos coming soon!

EVE Park, s2e Technologies Inc.

Recognizing Creativity in Advancing Sustainable Building

Aiming for a net zero residential development, EVE Park in London, Ontario, is an innovative rethinking of suburban living, addressing high performance buildings and smart parking towards greater green space and development guided by the BUILT GREEN® Communities program. Watch out for the winner's videos coming soon!

Phoenix House, Best Builders

Recognizing the Significant Impact of Sustainability Practices

Following a devastating fire in Abbotsford, B.C., this home is a remarkable rebuild setting a new benchmark for low-carbon renovations, while addressing resilience and holistic sustainability in a multi-generational home—it’s also Canada’s first Zero Carbon certified, BUILT GREEN® Net Zero Energy+ home. Watch out for the winner's videos coming soon!

Spring Creek Mountain Village

Recognizing the Significant Impact of Sustainability Practices

Spring Creek in Canmore, Alberta, has transformed from a mobile home park into an impressive multi-phase community largely fueled by geo-exchange, which has prioritized performance, walkability, green space, and local businesses—embracing social, environmental, and economic sustainability: a community certified BUILT GREEN® Platinum. Watch out for the winner's videos coming soon!

Congratulations to all 10 of our finalists, including our six remaining finalists, below, all worthy of recognition. These finalists embody our mission to progress industry toward more holistic sustainable building practices—these are our trailblazers.

Ambassador Finalists

Dave Krasman, Jayman BUILT, AB

Mike Cole, Sterling Homes Calgary, AB

Innovation Finalists

Carbon Wise, Nanaimo, BC

Amber Model in Sirocco, Sterling Homes Calgary, AB

Transformational Finalists

Core Performance, Jayman BUILT, AB

Prominent Homes, Calgary, AB

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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