ROCKWOOD CUSTOM HOMES NAMED ONE OF CANADA’S BEST MANAGED COMPANIES FOR THE SEVENTH TIME!
Calgary, AB – May 14, 2026
Rockwood Custom Homes is proud to announce that it has once again been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies – for the seventh time in the program’s history. This recognition, presented by Deloitte and CIBC, is one of the most rigorous business awards in the country, requiring full financial transparency, a comprehensive evaluation of organizational structure, and clear evidence of a high-performance culture sustained over time.
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program has celebrated excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies for over 30 years. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their leadership across strategy, culture and commitment, capabilities, innovation, governance, and financial performance. Every year, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies compete for this designation through a rigorous and independent evaluation process.
Built on Consistency & Built to Last.
What distinguishes this recognition is that it cannot be won on one strong year. It must be earned from scratch, every single year. Missing out one year means your streak resets entirely. Seven consecutive years in this program is a rare achievement. It is a direct reflection of the people behind Rockwood; the standard they hold themselves to, the consistency they bring, and a deeply authentic commitment to upholding Rockwood’s values, principles and exceptional business practices.
This past year brought real challenges across the home building and construction industries. Rising costs, changing regulations, and continued market pressure tested builders across the country. Rockwood met every one of those challenges with professionalism, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to its clients and its standards – proactively, not reactively.
The judges recognized Rockwood’s innovative, vertically integrated business model, its strategic geographic expansion into high-growth markets including Kelowna and Canmore, and its deeply collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
“This is one of the most fulfilling awards Rockwood could receive because it is earned, not given – and it has to be earned every single year. Seven years of recognition in this rigorous program tells you something about the people behind this company: they show up, they deliver without exception, and they never stop raising the standard. I am deeply proud of what this team has built, and even more excited about where we are going.” — Allison Grafton, President & Founder, Rockwood Custom Homes
Earned Together.
From Rockwood’s internal team to the trade partners and contractors — many of whom have worked alongside the company for over a decade — this recognition belongs to every person who shows up every day committed to excellence. Those long-standing relationships are not incidental. They are the foundation of what makes Rockwood different, and they are a direct reflection of the culture Allison Grafton has built since founding the company in 2009.
Looking Ahead.
With seven years of Best Managed recognition behind them, Rockwood has its sights set on the next milestone: Platinum designation. Platinum status recognizes companies that have demonstrated an exceptional and sustained commitment to best management practices over the long term – and it is the natural next chapter for a company that has always played the long game.
Rockwood Custom Homes continues to build across Calgary, the Okanagan Valley, and Canmore, with active communities at The Villas at Silvertip and The Benches now selling.
Inquire directly for more details to: info@rockwoodcustomhomes.com
About Canada’s Best Managed
Canada’s Best Managed Companies program continues to be the mark of excellence for privately-owned Canadian companies. Every year since the launch of the program in 1993, hundreds of entrepreneurial companies have competed for this designation in a rigorous and independent process that evaluates their management skills and practices.
The awards are granted on four levels:
1) Canada’s Best Managed Companies new winner, one of the new winners selected each year;
2) Canada’s Best Managed Companies winner, award recipients that have re-applied and successfully retained their Best Managed designation for two additional years, subject to annual operational and financial review;
3) Gold Standard winner, after three consecutive years of maintaining their Best Managed status, these winners have demonstrated their commitment to the program and successfully
retained their award for 4-6 consecutive years;
4) Platinum Club member, winners that have maintained their Best Managed status for seven years or more.
Program sponsors are Deloitte Private, CIBC, EDC, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. For more information, visit www.bestmanagedcompanies.ca.