New Westminster - The City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the nominees for the 37th Annual Royal City Builders Awards. These awards recognize outstanding achievement in modern development, heritage preservation, accessibility improvements and sustainability.

The Modern Development Awards acknowledge architects, designers and builders of high quality residential, commercial, and institutional development in the City. This year’s nominees in the Modern Development category are:

Residential
• 411 East Columbia Street – San Marino
• 245 Francis Way – Victoria Hill – Glenbrook
• 160 Pembina Street – Eagle Estates
• 11 East Royal Avenue – Victoria Hill High Rises
• 610 Victoria Street – The Point

Commercial Renovation
• 774 Columbia Street – BC Electric Building / Salvation Army
• 424 / 426 Columbia Street – Kent Block
• 815 First Street – Glenbrook Animal Hospital
• #25-800 McBride Boulevard – GVC Credit Union
• #116-610 Sixth Street – Warehouse One Clothing
• #199-610 Sixth Street – Dollarama
• #114-610 Sixth Street – Marlin Travel

New Commercial
• 805 Boyd Street – Building T
• 805 Boyd Street – Building P
• 411 East Columbia Street – Starbucks Coffee
• 350 Gifford Street – Starlight Casino

Institutional
• 330 East Columbia Street – Royal Columbian Hospital ICU, Medical School and RCH Foundation
• 65 East Columbia Street – Canada Games Pool Waterslide
• 330 Royal Avenue – St. Peter’s Church
• 716 Sixth Street – New Westminster Public Library
• 51 Third Avenue - Queen’s Park Accessible Dog Park, Accessible Playground and Bernie Legge Theatre
• 321 Carnarvon Street – Emmanuel Pentecostal Church

Heritage Awards recognize efforts to preserve New Westminster’s heritage through restoration and renovation of existing homes as well as sensitive new construction. Nominees in the Heritage Development category are:

Exterior Heritage Restoration (The Heritage Shield)
• 218 Burr Street
• 301 Princess Street
• 913 Tenth Street

Exterior Heritage Renovation
• 823 Chestnut Street
• 468 Fader Street
• 336 Second Street

New Home Construction Compatible with Heritage Streetscape
• 1936 London Street
• 205 Queens Avenue
• 408 Second Street

Since 2002, the Royal City Builders Awards have also included a Universal Access category. This award recognizes businesses and institutions that have contributed uniquely and significantly to improve access for all New Westminster residents and visitors. This year’s nominees in the Universal Access category include:

• 51 Third Avenue - Queen’s Park Accessible Dog Park, Accessible Playground and Bernie Legge Theatre
• 330 Royal Avenue – St. Peter’s Church
• 330 East Columbia Street – Royal Columbian Hospital ICU, Medical School and RCH Foundation
• 424 Columbia Street – ForeMed Clinic
• 350 Gifford Street – Starlight Casino
• 774 Columbia Street –Salvation Army

The Sustainability Awards, sponsored by BC Hydro, promote cleaner and healthier communities by recognizing developments which incorporate various sustainable features and initiatives. Nominees in the modern development category are eligible for this award and a winner will be selected based on overall environmental contribution.

All awards will be presented at the Royal City Builders Awards Gala Dinner on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Inn at Westminster Quay. Tickets are available from the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the awards, please contact the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce at 604-521-7781 or the City of New Westminster Development Services Department at 604-527-4519.

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Contact:

Michael Watson, Planning Assistant
Development Services
604-527-4519