Guidelines and Instructions

The 2026 Ontario Builder Awards - 2026 pertain to projects launched or ongoing in the 2022/2023 calendar year. However, the project does not have to remain on the market at the time that the Awards package submissions are due. Builders, professionals, suppliers, manufacturers, trade contractors and any other OGCA member are eligible to submit applications for the Ontario Builder Awards - 2026 pursuant to the following eligibility requirements:

  • The applicant must be a member in good standing of the OGCA as of December 31, 2025 in order to submit an application.
  • The applicant must be a member in good standing of the OGCA on the night of the Ontario Builder Awards - 2026 in order to receive an award.
  • All entries must be for projects active between January 1, 2022 and March 1, 2024.
  • All projects must be located in our local region.

How it Works:

  1. Select the project of your choice. Use the handy Reference Guide below to determine which category to enter – Buildings or Industrial. Judging will be based on the building itself, and not the architectural merit.
  2. Select the appropriate photos to submit in digital format. If you don't have any at hand, ask the Architect, Design Professional, Engineer or Owner as they will usually have photos at various stages of the project.