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HIA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards recognise excellence in the construction and quality of workmanship, installation and design of kitchens and bathrooms.
The Awards acknowledge the talents of manufacturers, designers and installers to plan safe, functional and personalised spaces which incorporate quality, innovation and aesthetically pleasing solutions.
Entries are now closed for 2025.
Judging
Judging of entries will take place on-site from June to August. HIA Staff will contact each entrant to provide a judging date and time. A representative must meet the judges onsite. It is the responsibility of the entrant to provide details of the inspections to the home owner.
The onsite representative must be the builder or project manager responsible for the project. The judges’ decisions are final, and correspondence will not be entered into. Judges reserve the right to reclassify entries.
Award categories
Bathroom Design
This award recognises excellence in the design of a renovated or new bathroom in a residential building.
Bathroom of the Year
This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of a bathroom in a residential building.
Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer
This award recognises excellence in the workmanship of a cabinetmaker or kitchen manufacturer.
Kitchen Design
This award recognises excellence in the design of a renovated or new kitchen in a residential building.
Kitchen of the Year
This award recognises excellence in the construction and design of a kitchen in a residential building.
2025 HIA Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Housing Awards
Award evenings are enjoyable events, mixing great food and entertainment with recognition of the Award winners.
2024 winners
Bathroom of the Year
Winner: Mactech Constructions
Kitchen of the Year
Winner: Wood Marble & White
Winners in these categories compete for the Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Home of the Year
Winners also progress to the Queensland Awards as finalists
- Apartment of the Year*
- Custom Built Home
- Up to $750,000*
- $750,000 to $1 million*
- $1 million to $1.5 million*
- $1.5 million to $2 million*
- Over $2 million*
- Display Home
- Up to $750,000*
- $750,000 to $1 million*
- Over $1 million*
- Project Home
- Up to $750,000*
- Over $750,000*
- Renovation/Addition Project
- Up to $600,000*
- $600,000 to $800,000*
- $800,000 to $1 million*
- Over $1 million*
- Spec Home*
- Townhouse of the Year
- Up to $750,000*
- Over $750,000*
*Subcategory winners become finalists in their relevant major category with only the major category winner competing for Home of the Year.
Winners in these categories progress to the Queensland Awards as finalists
- Apartment Complex
- Apprentice
- Bathroom Design
- Bathroom of the Year
- Up to $30,000
- $30,000 to $60,000
- Over $60,000
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen of the Year
- Up to $50,000
- $50,000 to $100,000
- Over $100,000
- Outdoor Project
- Residential Design
- Specialised Housing
- Townhouse Development
Winners of these categories are only presented at the Qld Awards
- Emerging Builder
- Professional Builder/Renovator
- Small
- Medium
- Major
- Start-up Business
GreenSmart
Winner of the below category progresses to the Australian GreenSmart Awards as a finalist
- GreenSmart Sustainable Home
Winners in the following categories progress to the Queensland Housing Awards as finalists
- HIA Apprentice Host Trainer
- Small Business Management
- Small Commercial Project
- Steel Frame Project
- Trade Excellence
Winners in these categories are recognised locally and do not progress to the Queensland Housing Awards
- Affordable Housing
- Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer
- Innovation in Materials and Products
- Purpose Built Project
- Residential Interior Design
- Work Health & Safety
Winners in these categories compete for the Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Home of the Year
Winners in these categories progress to the NSW Awards as entrants
The winner of Home of the Year progresses as a finalist in their category
- Apartment of the Year*
- Custom Built Home
- Up to $750,000*
- $750,000 to $1 million*
- $1 million to $1.5 million*
- $1.5 million to $2 million*
- Over $2 million*
- Display Home
- Up to $750,000*
- $750,000 to $1 million*
- Over $1 million*
- Project Home
- Up to $750,000*
- Over $750,000*
- Renovation/Addition Project
- Up to $600,000*
- $600,000 to $800,000*
- $800,000 to $1 million*
- Over $1 million*
- Spec Home
- Townhouse of the Year
- Up to $750,000*
- Over $750,000*
Winners in the NSW Awards progress to the Australian Housing Awards
- Apartment Complex
- Apprentice
- Bathroom Design
- Bathroom of the Year
- Up to $30,000*
- $30,000 to $60,000*
- Over $60,000*
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen of the Year
- Up to $50,000*
- $50,000 to $100,000*
- Over $100,000*
- Outdoor Project
- Residential Design
- Specialised Housing
- Townhouse Development
*Subcategory winners become finalists in their relevant major category and major winners progress as entrants into the NSW Awards
Winners of these categories are only presented at the NSW Awards
- Emerging Builder
- Professional Builder/Renovator
- Small
- Medium
- Major
- Start-up Business
Winners in the following categories progress to the Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Awards as entrants
- Affordable Housing
- Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer
- Innovation in Materials and Products
- Purpose Built Project
- Residential Interior Design
- Small Commercial Project
- Steel Frame Project
- Trade Excellence
- Work Health & Safety
GreenSmart
Winner of the below category progresses to the Australian GreenSmart Awards as a finalist
- GreenSmart Sustainable Home
Competition area by postcode
Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Awards
2466 - 2490, 4208 - 4230, 4270 - 4272, 4285, 9726 - 9729
HIA Awards Winners Progression
Winners in the below categories at the Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards move forward to compete at a national level at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards.
- Apartment Complex
- Apartment of the Year
- Apprentice
- Bathroom Design
- Bathroom of the Year
- Custom Built Home
- Display Home
- Emerging Builder
- Kitchen Design
- Kitchen of the Year
- Outdoor Project
- Project Home
- Renovation / Addition Project
- Residential Design
- Spec Home
- Specialised Housing
- Start-up Business
- Townhouse Development
- Townhouse of the Year
- Professional Major Builder
- Professional Medium Builder / Renovator
- Professional Small Builder / Renovator
HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards