Awards Submission
The ENERQUALITY Awards celebrate excellence and leadership in energy-efficient and high-performance homebuilding across Ontario.
Each year, the EQ Awards recognize builders, renovators, industry professionals, and partners who demonstrate innovation, commitment, and measurable impact in advancing sustainable building practices.
Eligibility
If you're building better, smarter, and more energy-efficient homes with ENERQUALITY, we want to celebrate your work. Eligible submissions include any home or project enrolled and labelled with ENERQUALITY between January 1 and December 31, 2025, meeting all required program standards.
How to Apply
1. Download the Call for Entries Guide:
Download the 2026 EQ Awards - Call for Entries Guide and save it in a secure location for easy reference throughout the process.
2. Choose Your Category:
Review all award categories carefully. Select the category (or categories) you plan to enter, and note the Requirements, Eligibility window, and Judging Criteria.
3. Gather Required Materials:
Collect all materials listed in the submission requirements. Make sure each file is prepared in the correct format and ready to upload, along with your completed submission document.
4. Start Your Submission:
Go to the EQ Awards website, navigate to the category you will be entering, and click “Submit nomination.” Complete the nomination form with accurate and detailed information.
5. Before Submitting:
Take one more review of the Judging Criteria (how entries are evaluated and scored) - this can be found in the FAQ section (FAQ #15). Be sure to also review the requirements to upload (supporting documents) - which are outlined in each category description.
6. Complete Payment:
Have a credit card ready to finalize your submission.
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