“WORLD CLASS” COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE IN FRASER VALLEY RECOGNIZED
LANGLEY, B.C. – May 27, 2011 – The best of commercial real estate in the Fraser Valley was showcased at an inaugural awards gala presented by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) and the Business Fraser Valley (BFV) newspaper on May 26 at the Langley Coast Hotel & Convention Centre.
From a local pub to a seniors’ home to an innovative dairy farm, 11 categories of commercial and mixed use commercial/residential buildings were recognized at the sold-out event attended by local REALTORS®, builders, contractors, architects and developers.
“As REALTORS® who work with these projects every day, we know how impressive they are,” said Charles Wiebe, Chair of FVREB’s Commercial Executive Council.
“We wanted everyone to see that Fraser Valley commercial real estate has it all: variety, creativity and quality. Every winner and nominee is world class and that’s what these awards are all about.”
Of the 11 category winners, the Judges’ Choice Award for best overall went to Abbotsford’s Bakerview Ecodairy, the first demonstration farm of its kind in Canada. Of the 29 nominees from across the Fraser Valley, six projects in Abbotsford and five in Surrey and South Surrey received top honours.
The 2011 category winners are:
Morgan Crossing urban village, 15735-15795 Croydon Dr., South Surrey (Mixed use – commercial/residential)
Quattro condominiums, 13706 108th Ave., Surrey (Multi-family)
Primrose Gardens senior independent living, 2021 Primrose St., Abbotsford (Community Institutional)
Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre, 9750 140th St., Surrey (Government Facilities)
Grandview Corners shopping district, 24th Ave. & 160th St., South Surrey (Retail/ Shopping Centres)
EMCO office building, 32988 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford (Office)
Loblaw BC Perishables Distribution Centre, 12979 80th Ave., South Surrey (Industrial)
Finnegan’s Pub/Phoenix Lounge, 33780 King Rd., Abbotsford (Hospitality)
Chuck Bailey Recreation Centre, 13458 107A Ave., Surrey (Recreational)
Mill Tower corporate building, 34077 Gladys Ave., Abbotsford (Commercial renovation/restoration)
Bakerview Ecodairy demonstration farm, 1356 Sumas Way, Abbotsford (Agri/Industrial)
Sukh Sidhu, president of the FVREB and a 28-year Abbotsford REALTOR® observed, “Having witnessed firsthand the growth in my community and in the Fraser Valley, I am so proud to see our commercial building excellence being recognized. On behalf of Fraser Valley REALTORS®, we want to congratulate all nominees and award recipients. “
The event’s main sponsor was RBC Commercial. Also sponsoring the event were RE/MAX Western Canada, the City of Abbotsford, Fortis BC and BFV. The event was coordinated by FVREB’s Commercial Division and BFV.