Best in Miniature

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Best in Miniature
Genre Reality competition
Created byKelsey Espensen
Directed byRyan Shaw (2022)
Mike Bickerton (2022-present)
Presented by Aba Amuquandoh
JudgesMicheal Lambie
Emma Waddell
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producersMatthew Hornburg (2022-present)
Mark J. W. Bishop (2022-present)
Diane Rankin (2022-present)
Donna Luke (2022-present)
Marike Emery (2022)
Carly Spencer (2022-2023)
ProducersJacqui Skeete (2022)
Erica Lenczner (2022-present)
Running time44 minutes
Production companies Blue Ant Media, CBC Television
Original release
Network CBC Gem
ReleaseFebruary 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)

Best in Miniature is a Canadian reality competition television series, hosted by Aba Amuquandoh. The series premiered on CBC Gem in 2022. [1] [2]

Contents

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 (Seasons 1 and 2) or $10,000 (Season 3). [3]

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.

Contestants

Season 1

NameResidenceSource
Antavia CherryCharlotte, North Carolina
Cielo VianzonToronto, Ontario
Susete SaraivaToronto, Ontario
Tina MacDonaldEdmonton, Alberta
Anica (Kat) WilliamsOcala, Florida
Roxanne BrathwaiteToronto, Ontario
Susan MattinsonTruro, Nova Scotia
Tom BrownCalgary, Alberta
Lewis BushHopkins. South Carolina
Phillip NuveenBrooklyn, New York
Stephen EddlestonLondon, UK

Season 2

NameResidenceSource
Michele Barrow-BelisleLondon, Ontario [4]
Tracy EaldamaVancouver, British Columbia
Alberto GozziBrampton, Ontario
Nigel (Nick) HumesKingston, Jamaica
Debra KirbyNorfolk, England
Hannah LemonLondon, England
Briar NielsenUxbridge, Ontario
Preston PolingLouisville, Kentucky
Micheline WedderburnToronto, Ontario
Gabbi WhiteleyVancouver, British Columbia

Season 3

NameResidenceSource
Susan Canaday HenryLas Vegas, Nevada [5]
Shelley AckerKentville, Nova Scotia
August RicheQueens, New York
Jen ArnoldWinnipeg, Manitoba
Nalini SookdeoNottingham, Maryland
Mike FraysherHanahan, South Carolina
Tiffany MonkSutton, Quebec
Lance CardinalBigstone Cree Nation
Elliott LangfordCheltenham, UK
Arline SmithPort Hope, Ontario

Contestant progress

SEASON 1
ContestantHome Style12345678910
SuseteHaunted HouseSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFEWINSAFEWINNER
PhillipUltra Modern New York TownhouseSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEWINRUNNER UP
StephenVictorian DollhouseSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFERUNNER UP
CieloAffordable Shipping ContainerSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINSAFESAFEOUT
RoxanneMid-Century Modern HomeSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINWINOUT
TomGrandparent's CottageWINSAFESAFEWINWINWINOUT
TinaMedieval Fantasy HouseSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
LewisAtlanta MansionSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
KatModern HouseSAFEWINOUT
SusanEast Coast Family HomeSAFEOUT
AntaviaSleek and Stylish HouseOUT
SEASON 2
ContestantHome Style12345678
Hannah LemonWINSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFE
Tracy EaldamaSAFEWINSAFESAFEWINSAFE
Preston PolingSAFESAFEWINSAFESAFESAFE
Briar NielsenSAFESAFESAFESAFESAFEWINOUT
Gabbi WhiteleySAFESAFESAFEWINSAFEOUT
Michele Barrow-BelisleSAFESAFESAFESAFEOUT
Debra KirbySAFESAFESAFEOUT
Micheline WedderburnSAFESAFEOUT
Alberto GozziSAFEOUT
Nigel (Nick) HumesOUT
SEASON 3
ContestantHome Style12345678
  (WIN) The Contestant won that episode's Room Challenge.
  (WIN) The Contestant won that episode's Mini Challenge.
  (OUT) The Contestant won that episode’s Mini Challenge but was eliminated from the competition during the Room Challenge.
  (OUT) The Contestant was eliminated from the competition.
  (SAFE) The Contestant won neither the Mini Challenge nor Room Challenge, and they were not eliminated.
  (WINNER) The Contestant was named Best in Miniature.
  (RUNNER UP) The contestant was runner up.

Episodes

SeasonMiniaturistsWinnerRunner-up(s)EpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 11Susete SaraivaPhillip Nuveen
& Stephen Eddleston		10February 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)
2 10
& 		8February 19, 2023 (2023-02-19)April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)
3 10
& 		8December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)

Season 1 (2022)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
11"Open House"February 11, 2022 (2022-02-11)
The miniaturists head to the workshop and build the structure for their dream homes.
22"Child's Play & Living Room"February 18, 2022 (2022-02-18)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny toys. For the room challenge, they build their living rooms.
33"Blooms & Bathroom"February 25, 2022 (2022-02-25)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny florals. For the room challenge, they build their bathrooms.
44"Bookworms & Children's Room"March 4, 2022 (2022-03-04)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny books. For the room challenge, they build their kid's rooms.
55"Cakes & Dining"March 11, 2022 (2022-03-11)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny edible cakes. For the room challenge, they build their dining rooms.
66"Paintings & Office Work"March 18, 2022 (2022-03-18)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny paintings inspired by their loved ones. For the room challenge, they build their offices.
77"Pillows & Beds"March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny pillows. For the room challenge, they build their master bedrooms.
88"Critters & Kitchen"April 1, 2022 (2022-04-01)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny animals. For the room challenge, they build their kitchens.
99"Sweet Surprise & Miniaturist's Choice"April 8, 2022 (2022-04-08)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny candies. For the room challenge, they build a last room of their choice.
1010"Curb Appeal"April 15, 2022 (2022-04-15)
In the season finale, the miniaturists finish the outside of their homes. A winner is crowned.

Season 2 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
111"First Impressions"February 19, 2023 (2023-02-19)
The miniaturists head to the workshop and build the structure for their dream homes.
122"All in the Family"February 26, 2023 (2023-02-26)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny family heirlooms. For the room challenge, they build their family rooms.
133"Don't Cramp my Style"March 5, 2023 (2023-03-05)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny hats and shoes. For the room challenge, they build their master bedrooms and ensuites.
144"Food Glorious Food"March 19, 2023 (2023-03-19)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny desert island dishes. For the room challenge, they build their kitchens.
155"It's Party Time"March 26, 2023 (2023-03-26)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny party decorations. For the room challenge, they build their dining rooms.
166"Child's Play"April 2, 2023 (2023-04-02)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny items inspired by their childhoods. For the room challenge, they build their kid's rooms.
177"Imagination Station"April 9, 2023 (2023-04-09)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists turn trash into treasure. For the room challenge, they build a last room of their choice.
188"The Finale"April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)
In the season finale, the miniaturists finish the outside of their homes with a yard sale. A winner is crowned.


Season 3 (2023)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal release date
191"Show Us Your Spirit"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
The miniaturists head to the workshop and build the structure for their dream homes.
202"Making a Grand Entrance"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
213"Give Us the Goodies"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
224"Ready to Rock"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny pop icon mannequins. For the room challenge, they build their bedrooms with a walk-in closets.
235"Making a Scene"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
246"Game Night"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make tiny vases on pottery wheels. For the room challenge, they build their lounges/games rooms.
257"The Devil is in the Details"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
For the mini challenge, the miniaturists make housewarming gifts for their fellow competitors. For the room challenge, they build either a kid's room or a hobby room.
268"Take It Outside"December 26, 2023 (2023-12-26)
In the season finale, the miniaturists finish the outside of their homes. A winner is crowned.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultsRef.
2023 Canadian Screen Awards Best Reality/Competition Series Best in MiniatureNominated [6]
Best Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/CompetitionShane GeddesNominated [7]
2024 Canadian Screen Awards Best Reality/Competition Series Best in MiniatureNominated [8]
Best Photography, Lifestyle or Reality/CompetitionShane GeddesNominated [9]
Best Production Design or Art Direction, Non-FictionTim LukeNominated [10]
2025 Canadian Screen Awards Best Picture Editing, Reality/CompetitionDaniel Cable, Pat Fairbairn, Alexandra Mastronardi, Curtis Rogers, Olivia ShinNominated [11]

References

  1. ↑ Greg David, "Marblemedia goes big with miniatures in new competition series Best in Miniature for CBC and Discovery+" Archived 2023-03-20 at the Wayback Machine . TV, eh?, June 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ Jen McNeely, "‘Best In Miniature’ explores the current obsession with making things mini" Archived 2023-03-20 at the Wayback Machine . She Does the City, February 22, 2022.
  3. ↑ Dragicevic, Nina (February 16, 2023). "'There are no trolls in miniatures' says this Canadian maker who's found community in her craft". CBC Lite. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ Reid, Elizabeth (January 19, 2023). "CBC Competition Series Best In Miniature Returns For Season 2 On February 19 With Ten All-new Miniaturists From Canada And The World". CBC Media Centre. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  5. ↑ "CTiny houses, big talent: CBC's Best in Miniature is back with new micro-sized masterpieces". CBC Television. November 29, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ "2023 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Reality/competition Program Or Series - Best In Miniature". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. April 16, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2023 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Photography, Lifestyle Or Reality/competition - Shane Geddes". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. April 16, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ "2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Reality/competition Program Or Series - Best In Miniature". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. May 31, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ "2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Photography, Lifestyle Or Reality/competition - Shane Geddes". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. May 31, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ "2024 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Production Design Or Art Direction, Non-fiction - Tim Luke". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. May 31, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ "2025 Canadian Screen Awards. Nominee - Best Picture Editing, Reality/Competition - Best in Miniature". Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. June 1, 2025. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
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