VANCOUVER - The Building Industry Association of Clark County (BIA) announced the winners of its 2026 Home Show Awards during its Oct. 15 dinner meeting, recognizing builders and remodelers whose projects were featured in the Columbia Credit Union Tour of Homes: New & Remodeled and the GRO Parade of Homes.
The two shows highlighted new construction, remodeling, design and craftsmanship throughout Clark County, with awards recognizing standout projects selected through the spring tour and the fall parade.
Columbia Credit Union Tour of Homes: New & Remodeled
The following awards recognized projects featured in the spring home tour:
Most Livable New Home Floor Plan Under $1 million (tie)
- Walker Field, "The Pacific," by New Tradition Homes
- Stevens Glen, "Camellia," by Evergreen Homes NW
Best New Kitchen Under $1 million (tie)
- Walker Field, "The Pacific," by New Tradition Homes
- Stevens Glen, "Camellia," by Evergreen Homes NW
Best New Home of Show Under $1 million
- Stevens Glen, "Camellia," by Evergreen Homes NW
Most Livable New Home Floor Plan Over $1 million
- SHAWOOD at the Glades, "Kita," by SHAWOOD
Best New Kitchen Over $1 million
- SHAWOOD at the Glades, "Kita," by SHAWOOD
Best New Home of Show Over $1 million
- SHAWOOD at the Glades, "Kita," by SHAWOOD
Best Kitchen Remodel Under $500,000
- "The Atherton," by Golden Touch Remodeling
Transformation Remodel Under $500,000
- "The Atherton," by Golden Touch Remodeling
Favorite Project Remodel Under $500,000
- "The Atherton," by Golden Touch Remodeling
“It was an honor to help present these awards and recognize the talented builders and remodelers who make the Columbia Credit Union Tour of Homes such a great showcase of our local building industry,” said Garrett Anderson of Contract Furnishings Mart. “The time, creativity and craftsmanship that go into these projects deserve to be celebrated, and it was exciting to be part of an evening that recognized the people behind that work.”
GRO Parade of Homes
The 2026 GRO Parade of Homes featured eight builders. Awards recognized homes selected through industry voting and public voting.
Industry Choice Best in All
- Home No. 3, "The Aurora," by Generation Homes Northwest LLC, earned the Industry Choice Best in All distinction, taking first place in all nine categories:
- Best in Curb Appeal
- Best in Kitchen
- Best in Floor Plan
- Best in Yard Design
- Best in Entertainment
- Best in Outdoor Patio
- Best in Interior Design
- Best in Innovation
- Best of Show
Industry Excellence in Show
- Home No. 8, "The Meridian," by Cascade West Development, received the Industry Excellence in Show award for finishing second in total votes overall.
People's Choice Best in All
- Home No. 7, "The Copper Heart," by Glavin Homes, earned the People's Choice Best in All distinction, taking first place in all nine categories:
- Best in Curb Appeal
- Best in Kitchen
- Best in Floor Plan
- Best in Yard Design
- Best in Entertainment
- Best in Outdoor Patio
- Best in Interior Design
- Best in Innovation
- Best of Show
People's Choice Excellence in Show
- Home No. 2, "The Kupari," by Genesis Homes NW, received the People's Choice Excellence in Show award for finishing second in total votes overall.
Additional honors
Additional awards presented during the dinner meeting included:
- Rookie of the Year: Sanctuary Builds
- Above & Beyond: Pacific Coast Homes
- Parade Impact: GRO
- Excellence in Site Development: Identity Homes
“One of the things that makes the GRO Parade of Homes so special is the camaraderie among our builders. While each builder brings their own vision, creativity and craftsmanship to the show, there is also a genuine sense of respect and appreciation for one another’s work,” said Sarah Neibert, events director at the Building Industry Association of Clark County. “It was wonderful to help present these awards and see our builders celebrate each other’s accomplishments. That kind of support is something our industry should be proud of.”
Ferguson, Columbia Credit Union and Contract Furnishings Mart served as presenting sponsors of the awards dinner.
The 2027 GRO Parade of Homes will celebrate the event's 50th anniversary at Paradise Pointe in Ridgefield, Washington. Homebuilding enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and experience the next chapter of this longstanding local tradition. Learn more at groparadeofhomes.com.
The Building Industry Association (BIA) of Clark County is a nonprofit trade association representing the interests of all businesses involved with real estate, land development, homebuilding, and construction. Learn more at biaofclarkcounty.org.
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