Royal City Builders Awards

The Royal City Builders Awards honours excellence in building design. Presented by the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce and the City of New Westminster, these annual awards recognize projects in two main categories:

• Heritage Category – this category honours building owners for their efforts in the preservation of New Westminster's heritage through renovation, restoration, and new home construction which respect heritage streetscapes.
• Modern Development – this category honours the architects, designers, and builders of various projects are recognized for their quality and dedication to excellence in design.

To Nominate a Project

In order to be eligible for nomination, all work on the buildings must have been substantially completed by December 31st of the previous year. In addition, the building must comply with building permit or code standards, and meet all other regulatory requirements.

Nominations can be submitted by email at:

Previous Winners

2010

Heritage Shield Winner

1021 Third Avenue

Overall Winner

305 Carnarvon Street Maria Keary Cottage

2009

Heritage Shield Winner

239 Sixth Avenue

Overall Winner

Red Boat at Port Royal

2008

Heritage Shield Winner

501 Seventh Avenue

Overall Winner

Westminster Centre South - 505 Sixth Street
Owner: Uptown Property Group
Architect: Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership

2007

Heritage Shield Winner

218 Burr Street

Building of the Year


Starlight Casino - 350 Gifford Street
Owner: Gateway Casinos Ltd.
Architect: Stantec Architecture Inc.