September 30, 2026 – Last night, Menkes Developments Ltd. (Menkes) took home the night’s most prestigious honour, being named Ontario Home Builder of the Year – Large Volume at the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Awards. The Company was also nominated for two additional awards: Adagio for Best High Rise Logo and Project Branding and The Nautical Model Home at South Lake for Best Model Home Over 2,501 sq. ft.
From thoughtfully integrated heritage architecture at Adagio to the distinctive design of the Nautical Model Home, Menkes’ award-winning projects reflect the Company’s commitment to creating communities that complement their surroundings while making a lasting architectural statement.
“Delivering 3,200 homes in a single year is a tremendous achievement, and one we’re incredibly proud of. It reflects the strength of our teams, our partners, and our longstanding commitment to building communities at the scale our province needs. This recognition from OHBA is a testament to what can be accomplished when experience, ambition, and a shared commitment to building better come together,” said Jared Menkes, President of High Rise Residential at Menkes Developments.
Founded in 1954, Menkes is one of Canada’s largest private developers, with a portfolio spanning office, industrial, retail, and residential properties, primarily in the Greater Toronto Area. From the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences in Bloor-Yorkville and the two-million-square-foot Harbour Plaza/One York project in Toronto’s South Core Financial District, to the resort-in-the-city community of Sugar Wharf on Toronto’s waterfront and award-winning communities including Mobilio, Festival, and Bravo in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Menkes has consistently delivered landmark projects that help define neighbourhoods and set new standards for the industry.
Menkes' culture of integrity, diversity, and mentorship ensures the company continues to attract and retain the industry's best talent. Menkes is proud to develop our staff through coaching and mentoring opportunities internally and by exposing employees to cross-functional collaboration. Mentorship opportunities within departments, collaboration and recognition are important to our entire organization and a testament to our commitment is evident through the abundance of long-tenured employees. Menkes prides itself on not only employing but retaining industry experts.
Menkes delivered more than 3,200 homes across five buildings. These milestones build on Menkes’ award-winning legacy as Canada’s Top High-Rise Builder, a distinction the Company received for two consecutive years.
For more than 70 years, Menkes has built a reputation for excellence grounded in quality, innovation, community, and integrity. This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams, partners, and loyal clients, whose collaboration and continued trust have helped shape the communities we build.
For Menkes, building better is not a tagline. It is a 70-year legacy.
