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{{propApi.successMessage}} {{region}} Change locationTrade Excellence Award
This award recognises an individual trade contractor or trade contracting business who produces a high calibre of work on residential buildings.
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Program
People & Business Awards
Contact
HIA National Awards
How do I enter?
Simply complete the online form. Your entry is based on a written submission which addresses the judging criteria. It is important to address each criteria. A good submission also provides examples (where applicable).
Who can enter?
Any trade contractor or contracting business who is a financial member of HIA at the time of entry until the completion of the Awards program.
Judging criteria
Projects will be judged according to:
| Criteria | Points |
| Quality of workmanship | 30 |
| Degree of difficulty | 25 |
| Visual appeal | 25 |
| Innovation and flair | 10 |
| Design appearance and originality | 10 |
Judging
Judging of entries will take place on-site from July to September. HIA staff will contact each entrant to provide a judging date and time. It is the responsibility of the entrant to provide details of the inspection time to the home owner.
Submission requirements
Projects will be judged on-site against the above criteria. Entrants must submit the following:
- Stamped approved plans - Plans provided must reflect the finished building work. There should be no variations between submitted plans and the finished building work. The plans should be the approved plans stamped from the council or private building surveyor, including any amendments approved to those plans before or during construction.
- Brief of scope works
- List of materials - List and description of internal and external materials 1-2 pages, including manufacturer, colours and special features.
- Project size - m2
- Photographs - Minimum of ten (10) and maximum of fifteen (15) images must be uploaded. Please see photographic requirements page for further information.
Presentation of winners
Winners will be announced at HIA Award nights from September to November 2024. Book your tickets with your local HIA office.
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.