Edmonton's Housing Industry Celebrates Top Performers in Prestigious Awards
Edmonton's annual housing awards have once again highlighted the city's most accomplished builders and developers, with three familiar names dominating the finalist list for the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Housing. The BILD Edmonton Metro organization has revealed its finalists, showcasing the remarkable achievements within the region's real estate development sector.
A Shift in Leadership Among Top Contenders
For the 2026 awards cycle, the Rohit Group has emerged as the frontrunner with an impressive 23 finalist spots, marking a significant shift from last year's standings. StreetSide Developments follows closely with 17 finalist positions, while Cantiro rounds out the top three with 15 nominations. This represents a notable change from the previous year when Cantiro led the pack, followed by StreetSide and then Rohit.
The awards ceremony represents BILD Edmonton Metro's most prestigious event of the year, featuring 56 distinct awards across 10 comprehensive categories. With more than 600 submissions carefully reviewed by a panel of national industry judges, only 290 projects and companies earned the distinction of becoming finalists.
Detailed Breakdown of Top Performers
The Rohit Group's 23 finalist placements include 10 positions in the advertising portion of the awards, encompassing categories such as Best Website/Mobile App. Additionally, the company secured six spots in the development segment, including Starling South (adjacent to Big Lake) for Best New Community. Rohit is also competing for the Innovation Leader and Safety Excellence awards.
StreetSide Developments has demonstrated particular strength in multi-family categories, securing nine of its finalist spots across all six available awards in this segment. The company achieved multiple finalist positions in three of the six multi-family categories and is also competing for Best Design Centre/Showroom, Recognition for Most Home Sales, and Safety Excellence awards.
Cantiro has earned finalist placements across a diverse range of categories including advertising, development, multi-family, single-family homes, and suites. The company is vying for Recognition for Most Home Sales and Best Mixed-Use Development for West Block Glenora, among other honors.
Community Excellence and Renovation Categories
Four communities are competing for the title of Best New Community: Alces (southeast Edmonton, from Cantiro), Quarry Landing (northeast Edmonton, from Avillia Developments), Starling South (from Rohit), and Weston at Edgemont (west Edmonton, from Anthem).
In the Best Community category, five finalists include three communities from Brookfield Residential: Chappelle Gardens (southwest Edmonton), Edgemont (west Edmonton), and The Orchards (southeast Edmonton). They are joined by Ardrossan from Strata Development Corp. and Cambrian (Sherwood Park) from Rohit.
The renovation category has seen Ackard Contractors Ltd. emerge as the clear leader with 11 finalist spots, followed by Benjamin Matthew Contracting Ltd. with five nominations.
Broad Industry Participation and Recognition
More than 65 BILD Edmonton Metro members—including builders, developers, and general members—received at least one finalist spot across the announced categories. Following the top three companies, Brookfield secured 12 nominations, while Jayman Built, Sterling Homes, and Ackard Contractors each earned 11 finalist spots.
Other notable performers include Singh Builders with 10 nominations, Daytona Homes, Justin Gray Homes, and Landmark Homes each with nine, Pacesetter Homes with eight, Lux Windows and Doors with seven, and Mattamy Homes with six finalist positions.
"Our members don't just build, renovate, develop, supply, design, and sell—they help shape vibrant, lasting communities that strengthen our region and enrich the lives of the people who live in them," said BILD Edmonton Metro CEO Kalen Anderson. "To be named a finalist is a remarkable achievement, and we are very proud to celebrate the innovation, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by this year's outstanding honourees."
The 2026 awards gala will be held on March 14 at the Edmonton Convention Centre, with attendance expected to reach approximately 1,500 industry professionals. The event will also reveal the winners of the top four awards: Builder of the Year, Developer of the Year, Renovator of the Year, and General Member of the Year, which have not yet been announced.
