Two Oliver buildings named finalists in annual Commercial Building Awards

Two of Oliver’s newest buildings are being recognized for their outstanding design.

The new Coast Oliver Hotel and Checkmate Winery Popup are two of 37 finalists for the 10th Annual Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Commercial Building Awards.

The event, on September 20 at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna, celebrates the best in commercial and industrial buildings completed prior to July 31 in the Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenay regions.

“Each and every year the building designs are becoming more elaborate, and it reflects well on the quality of commercial and industrial construction in the region,” said Mark MacDonald of Business Examiner Thompson Okanagan, event coordinator.

A select group of independent judges will pore over the submissions from each finalist to determine winners in each category.

Last year’s Judges’ Choice Best Overall winner was the Kelowna Police Services Building.