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Program
Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
Contact
hunter_events@hia.com.au
Winner in this category is recognised locally and do not progress to the Australian Housing Awards.
Judging criteria
Projects will be judged according to:
| Criteria | Points |
| Design features | 30 |
| Benefits and application to the home building industry | 30 |
| Degree of originality | 40 |
Notes:
- The product must be placed on the Australian market within the 24 months prior to the closing date of entries.
- Entrants must provide details on the level of Australian content in their product.
- The entry must describe the company’s role in the manufacturing of this product and bringing the product to market. If you do not manufacture the product, but are a distributor, you need written consent from the manufacturer agreeing to you submitting the product in HIA Awards. In this instance the manufacturer will not be a joint entrant unless stated in the joint entrant field on the entry.
- Entries must be supported by information addressing the design features, the degree of originality and the benefits and application of the product in the housing industry. There is no word limit.
Competition area by postcode
Entries are submitted into the regional awards based on the geographical location of each project:
Hunter Awards
Projects in the HIA-CSR Hunter Housing Awards must be located in postcodes 2250 to 2428 (excluding 2339 - 2348, 2350 - 2361, 2365, 2369 - 2372, 2379 - 2382, 2386 - 2390, 2395, 2396 - 2411, 2424, 2426, 2427).
Previous Product Innovation winner
Introducing Wastesaver, a groundbreaking drainage solution specifically designed to tackle the common problems associated with waste and debris during bathroom renovations. Featuring unique patented design tailored to fit all 100mm puddle flanges.
HIA Awards Program
HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards
Celebrate the highest level of achievement for the "best of the best" in the residential building industry for award winning designs and builds from across Australia.
Professional Builder/Renovator Awards
Highly-prized recognition within the industry for extensive business and financial management practices.
Greensmart Awards
Celebrating sustainably-built homes, new products and GreenSmart Professionals. Gain recognition for your sustainability building practices.
Apprentice Awards
HIA host the Annual Apprentice Awards to recognise and inspire the next generation of apprentices for the construction industry.
HIA Apprentice Host Trainer Award
Putting the spotlight on apprentice hosts and the important contribution they make for Australian apprentices.
People & Business Awards
Recognise businesses and stand-out individuals in the residential building industry who are pushing the boundaries with workmanship, aspirations, and superior business and customer management.