2025 SAGE Awards

Celebrating over 30 years of Shaping Advancements in Generational Environments (SAGE), these annual awards honor the innovative professionals, projects and programs that have contributed to the enhancement of life for residents age 55 and better through many different life stages.  Projects are submitted by BIASC Members who work in 14 Western United States.

SAGE Project Awards were evaluated by a jury for creativity, execution and outcome based on 
Design/Appeal: 

  • Creativity

  • Value (Quality & Price)

  • Successful Implementation & Overall Execution

  • Plus the ability to Age in Place

CALL FOR ENTRIES NOW OPEN!

2025

STEPS TO ENTER

Please complete Entry Application, and pay entry fees no later than March 28, 2025. Entry Fee: $225 for BIA Members and $450 for Non BIA Members per entry submittal.

  • Don’t miss the excitement… register today to attend the 2025 SAGE Awards.
    https://members.biasc.org/events/biasc-sage-55-housing-council-sage-awards

  • Entry deadline has been extended to Friday March 28, 2025 at NOON.
    Entry Fee: $225 for BIA Members and $450 for Non BIA Members per entry submittal

    • There are no restrictions on the number of entries a participant can submit.

    • Submitting company must be located in Southern California. Projects can be located in Western U.S. (California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Texas and Hawaii) and have at least one governmental approval by awards submittal deadline.

    • The entrant company must be located in California.

  • The panel of five to seven judges is comprised of professionals selected for their expertise in the 55+ housing arena. Judges reserve the right to expand the number of awards in any given category.

    • At the judges’ discretion, categories may be split or combined based on entries received.

    • Project entries – Please do not reference the name of the project/community, name(s) of developer or design team in the statement. All entries shall remain blind to the judges.

    Questions should be directed to Lisa Parrish at 909.987.2758

    Submittal materials, including entry forms, must be sent to lisa@teampmp.com

  • Awards will be presented at the 2025 SAGE Awards Event on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5 p.m.

  • Digital images saved at 300 dpi – sized to at 1800 pixels wide – saved at 300 dpi JPEG format ONLY. All plans should be saved as high resolution PDF
    Images should be named with your Category number, entry serial and sequence number or description.

    PLEASE NOTE THE LABELING OF THE IMAGES IS AS FOLLOWS AND ANY IMAGES NOT NAMED IN THE PROPER MANNER WILL REQUIRE THE ENTRANT TO RESUBMIT IMAGES PROPERLY OR BE SUBJECT TO DISQUALIFICATION.

    01-1005_1.jpg, 01-1005_2.jpg (thru 8 images), 01-1005_floorplan.pdf, 01-1005_TeamForm.docxIf you have any questions during the process, please feel free to contact our offices.

    Lisa Parrish | Administrator
    SAGE AWARDS
    909.987.2758
    Lisa@TeamPMP.com

    SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    • Completed Entry Application and non-refundable $150 entry fee

    • Project/Candidate Information Form: Description of the project or candidate, including objectives and how it meets the selection criteria – maximum 500 words.

    • Up to Twelve [12] images of the project in JPEG format, 1800 x 1200 pixels and 300 dpi (Categories 1-17)

    • Photo of candidate - JPEG format (Categories 18 and 19 only)

    • Site Plan: 8 1/2” x 11” in PDF or JPEG format

    • Floor Plans: 8 1/2” x 11” in PDF or JPEG format

  • The following criteria will be used to judge nominees for Project of the Year & the Boards” Project

    Entries for SAGE Project of the Year Awards (Built) and (“On the Boards”) will be evaluated on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria (as applicable to individual categories):

    • Design/Appeal: Quality of design and functionality, including: aesthetics, proportion, spatial relationships, balance, colors, textures and lighting.

    • Creativity: Design innovation and fresh perspective on 55+ market preferences and needs; creative approach to design constraints and challenges, using new ideas and methods.

    • Value (Quality & Price): The balance between the financial impact to the resident(s) and construction costs, and execution of the design; the ability to deliver the best design possible given budget constraints and challenges.

    • Successful Implementation & Overall Execution: Ability to achieve the community or project goals working within the budget constraints and challenges, meeting the expectations and needs of the resident(s) and targeted market in the development and execution of the design and concepts.

    • Aging in Place: Implementing designs that address 55+ market preferences, facilitate an active and healthier lifestyle, and promote independence while aging (either within the community/project or in the surrounding area); the incorporation of universal design (as applicable) will be evaluated favorably.

    • Amenities and Services (as applicable): Providing amenities and/or services that facilitate an active and healthier lifestyle and promote the aspects of that lifestyle, including: social, entertainment, spiritual, physical, occupational, cultural, educational, intellectual and/or environmental.

    SAGE Awards Form – Categories 01-17

  • Entries for SAGE Lifestyle Program will be judged on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria:

    • Creativity/Appeal: Overall appeal of the programming and the environment in which it occurs.

    • Target Market: Appropriateness for the resident group and/or 55+ consumers.

    • Benefits: Evidence of positive impact on resident satisfaction and quality of life.

    • Success: The work has met objectives and delivered a favorable return on investment.

    Entries for SAGE Lifestyle Director will be evaluated on creativity, execution and outcome based on the following criteria:

    • Creativity/Appeal: Overall appeal of the programming and the environment in which it occurs.

    • Target Market: Appropriateness for the resident group and/or 55+ consumers.

    • Benefits: Evidence of a positive impact on resident satisfaction and quality of life.

    • Success: The work has met objectives and delivered a favorable return on investment.

    • Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide and direct others toward achieving the highest levels of performance, effectiveness, and success.

    • Commitment to the 55+ Housing Industry: Continuing education, trade group involvement, certifications, designations, and other activities that promote excellence.

    Entries for SAGE Rising Star Designed to recognize new leaders within our industry

    • Leadership Qualities: Demonstrated ability to motivate, guide and direct others toward achieving the highest levels of performance, effectiveness, and success.

    • Commitment to the 55+ Housing Industry: Continuing education, trade group involvement, certifications, designations, and other activities that promote excellence.

    SAGE Lifestyle Awards Program – Categories 18-20

Join Us as we Honor Kris Maher as our SAGE Person of the Year!


This year, we’re thrilled to honor Kris Maher, Senior Vice President of Community Development at Rancho Mission Viejo, as our SAGE Person of the Year. A trailblazer in her field, Kris has been instrumental in creating meaningful, connected communities for 55+ residents. Her work redefines aging with vitality, purpose, and play — never forgetting that youthfulness lives well beyond a number.

Person of the Year


2024 Robin Craig

Robin Craig's career in real estate marketing spans more than three decades and multiple residential sectors including new homes, resort lifestyle housing, senior living and 55+ active living. Her interest in senior housing was sparked by an age targeted second home community in La Jolla Village. Working with one of the premier marketing and presales firms in the sector she "caught the senior housing bug* and never looked back. Robin's passion and expertise have clearly impacted the growing popularity of 55+ active living communities across the country as well as the people and associates who live in or work in them.

Tonight at  SAGE 2024

2024 Winners

BEST 55+ ATTACHED
HOME PLAN
 

AVENIDA CARROLLTON 
CARROLLTON, TX
SUBMITTED BY: AVENIDA PARTNERS 

BEST 55+ CLUBHOUSE
SILVER AWARD 

REGENCY AT STONEBROOK 
SPARKS, NV
SUBMITTED BY: SUMMERS MURPHY & PARTNERS BUILDER/DEVELOPER: TOLL BROTHERS 

BEST 55+ ACTIVE ADULT MARKET RATE RENTAL COMMUNITY   

AVENIDA CARROLLTON 
CARROLLTON, TX
SUBMITTED BY: AVENIDA PARTNERS 

BEST 55+ ASSISTED LIVING/ SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY
LUXURY 

CLEARWATER LIVING
CLEARWATER LIVING NEWPORT BEACH, CA SUBMITTED BY: KLANG & ASSOCIATES, INC. DEVELOPER: CLEARWATER LIVING/OPPIDAN ARCHITECT: DOUGLAS PANCAKE ARCHITECTS, INC. LANDSCAPE: CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND PLANNING COMPANY 

BEST 55+ AFFORDABLE RENTAL COMMUNITY 

GARDEN BROOK SENIOR VILLAGE   
GARDEN GROVE, CA
SUBMITTED BY: AO 

BEST 55+ CLUBHOUSE 

REGENCY AT FOLSOM RANCH   
FOLSOM, CA
SUBMITTED BY: SUMMERS MURPHY & PARTNERS BUILDER/DEVELOPER: TOLL BROTHERS
INTERIORS: CDC DESIGNS 

BEST 55+ ASSISTED LIVING/ SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY
SILVER AWARD  

SUNRISE OF CUPERTINO   
SUNNYVALE, CA
SUBMITTED BY: HPI ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECT: HPI ARCHITECTURE
INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM: SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING – DESIGN DEPARTMENT 

BEST 55+ INDOOR COMMON
/ AMENITY SPACE
   

AVENIDA CARROLLTON 
CARROLLTON, TX
SUBMITTED BY: AVENIDA PARTNERS 

BEST 55+ ASSISTED LIVING OR SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY
ON THE BOARDS  

LAGUNA NIGUEL   
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
SUBMITTED BY: IRWIN PARTNERS ARCHITECTS 

BEST 55+ ACTIVE ADULT MARKET RATE RENTAL COMMUNITY   

AVENIDA AT CENTERRA   
LOVELAND, CO
SUBMITTED BY: AVENIDA PARTNERS  

BEST 55+ ASSISTED LIVING OR SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY   

COGIR OF BREA   
BREA, CA
SUBMITTED BY: IRWIN PARTNERS ARCHITECTS  

BEST 55+ CCRC COMMUNITY    

THE HACIENDA AT MISSION SAN LUIS REY  
OCEANSIDE, CA
SUBMITTED BY: DOUGLAS PANCAKE ARCHITECTS
INTERIORS: KLANG & ASSOCIATES, INC. 

SAGE Awards Gallery 2024

Past  SAGE Awards & Honors

Best Assisted Living/Special Needs Community – Low Rise

Belmont Village Los Gatos

Best Assisted Living/Special Needs Community – High Rise

The Variel    

BEST 55+ Common
or Amenity Space

Avenida Palm Desert  
Summers-Murphy & Partners, Inc.
Developer: Avenida Partners
Architect: KTGY

Best On the Boards Assisted Living or Special Needs Community — “Supportive/Affordable”

Huntington Beach Seniors    
Jamboree Housing Corporation
Builder: Jamboree’s Quality Development and Construction
Architect: Architecture Design Collaborative

Best 55+ Affordable Rental Community

The Groves Senior Apartments   
IDEArc Architecture & Planning
Builder: C&C Development

BEST 55+ Active Adult
For-Sale Community 

Altis at Skyline  
TRI Pointe Homes
Architect: Bassenian Lagoni Architects

Best  On the Boards  Assisted Living or
Special Needs Community – Market Rate

Wisteria   
Architect: KTGY

SAGE Awards Gallery 2022

SAGE Awards Gallery 2021

SAGE Awards Gallery 2019