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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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).
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.
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 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:
Winners will be announced at HIA Award nights from September to November 2024. Book your tickets with your local HIA office.
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