On October 2, the City of New Westminster and the New Westminster Chamber of Commerce presented the 42nd Annual Royal City Builders’ Awards. These awards honour outstanding projects completed in 2012 in New Westminster. Over 100 people were in attendance at the gala dinner event held at the Inn at the Quay. Keynote speaker Robert Fung provided insight into the transformation of historic Downtown New Westminster.

Modern Residential of 423 Eighth Street, Moody Park Homes, won the people’s choice award.

Other winners were:

People’s Choice Awards:
Exterior Heritage Restoration (Shield) and Renovation
213 Fifth Avenue

New Home that Respects New Westminster Heritage
239 Osborne Street

Modern Residential
423 Eighth Street, Moody Park Homes

Modern Commercial
403 Sixth Street, Noort Homes Building Façade Renovations

Modern Institutional
217 – 610 Sixth Street, Fraser North Kidney Care Clinic and Community Dialysis Unit

The Royal City Builders’ Awards are proudly supported by several local businesses. This year’s Sponsors include Canadian Western Bank, Thrifty Foods, First Capital Real Estate and The Royal City Record newspaper.