Best in Miniature


Best in Miniature is a Canadian reality competition television series, hosted by Aba Amuquandoh. The series premiered on CBC Gem in 2022.
The show features craftspeople skilled in competing to make the best miniature scale model of a dream home. The winner receives a residency with the International Guild of Miniature Artisans and $15,000 or $10,000.

Format

In the first episode, contestants are given 10 hours to build the structure of their dream home. In each subsequent episode, competitors face off in two challenges. In the first "mini challenge," competitors must create one or more small items centred around a theme in a short period of time. The winner of the challenge is given either a ribbon, reward, or advantage. In the second challenge, competitors are given 8 hours to complete one room in their dream house. After judging, one contestant is sent home each episode.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResults
2023Canadian Screen AwardsBest Reality/Competition SeriesBest in Miniaturealign="center" Nomitated
2023Canadian Screen AwardsBest Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/CompetitionShane Geddesalign="center" Nomitated
2024Canadian Screen AwardsBest Reality/Competition SeriesBest in Miniaturealign="center" Nomitated
2024Canadian Screen AwardsBest Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/CompetitionShane Geddesalign="center" Nomitated
2024Canadian Screen AwardsBest Production Design or Art Direction, Non-FictionTim Lukealign="center" Nomitated
2025Canadian Screen AwardsBest Picture Editing, Reality/CompetitionDaniel Cable, Pat Fairbairn, Alexandra Mastronardi, Curtis Rogers, Olivia Shinalign="center" Nomitated