Allison Grafton & Rockwood Win Big in Three Categories at the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Calgary, AB – November 12th, 2025
Rockwood Custom Homes and its president and founder, Allison Grafton, are celebrating yet another milestone achievement. The company and its leader have been recognized as Major Award Winners (2 Gold, 1 Bronze) in three distinguished categories at the Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business, the world’s premier business awards honoring women executives, entrepreneurs, employees, and the companies they run.
Allison Grafton and Rockwood Custom Homes were recognized as Major Award Winners in the following categories:
Achievement in Finance – GOLD
Rockwood Custom Homes: Financial Integrity at Backbone of Non-Traditional Construction Business
Women-Run Workplace of the Year (More Than 10 Employees) – GOLD
Rockwood Custom Homes: Woman-Run Workplace
Best Female Entrepreneur in Canada – BRONZE
Allison Grafton, President and Founder
Winners of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Stevie Awards were announced at the Annual Awards Dinner in New York City on November 10th, with honorees chosen from among thousands of global nominations reviewed by more than 200 international judges.
This marks Allison Grafton’s fifth recognition at the Stevie Awards, underscoring her continued impact as one of Canada’s most accomplished entrepreneurs. Rockwood Custom Homes has also been honored multiple times for its culture, leadership, and principled approach to business.
“All of us at Rockwood are incredibly proud to be recognized once again on the international stage,” said Allison Grafton.
“These awards shine a light on the values we have built our company on; financial integrity, a culture of excellence, and the belief that women-led organizations can thrive and redefine industries. It is an honor to celebrate these nominations with our team, our trades, and our clients who trust us with their homes and dreams.”
For Rockwood, the recognition reaffirms its reputation as a trailblazer in Canada’s luxury custom home industry- known for its transparency, integrity, and a workplace culture that empowers and elevates women in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
About the Stevie Awards
The Stevie Awards were established in 2002 and are among the world’s most prestigious business awards. Today, nine distinct Stevie Awards programs exist, each with its own focus, categories, and schedule, collectively attracting more than 12,000 nominations annually. The Women in Business program is open to organizations worldwide and celebrates the achievements of women executives, entrepreneurs, and the companies they lead.
2025 Stevie Award Winners
