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. Read more.
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. Read more.
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. Read more.
Congratulations to all nine 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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