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Celebrating Australia’s building excellence

HIA Awards

HIA Awards identify, highlight and celebrate excellence in the residential housing industry, representing outstanding projects, tradespeople and their businesses that bring visionary concepts to life, transforming communities and shaping our future.

HIA Awards are held across Australia with major winners progressing through to the HIA Australian Housing Awards.

Why HIA Awards

HIA Awards provide home builders, designers and trades the opportunity to receive recognition for their dedication to construction, craftsmanship, and innovation and showcases their work to the broader industry. With over 100 categories to enter across housing, kitchen and bathroom, people, business, apprentice and design, there is a category for you.

Winners and finalists receive extensive media promotion for their business, they also get the opportunity to promote themselves as a recognised leader in the industry.

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Recognition

Gain the recognition your business and project deserves by becoming a HIA award winner or finalist.

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Showcase and network

Demonstrate the strength of your work and network with industry members and suppliers.

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Opportunity for all

Our broad range of categories provides opportunities for every project and business, large or small.

Get started

Select your location to get started. Browse the programs and categories to determine the best award for you to enter. Entries must be submitted into the awards region based on the location of each project, or the location of the business if entering the People & Business Awards.

How it works

Enter your category

Select your region and browse the programs and categories available for you to enter. Remember you can enter projects in multiple categories!

Prepare your entry

Gather your entry material and images to complete your submission. Unsure what you need? Useour checklist as a guide.

Judging

Our industry panel of judges view your entry and project.

Awards night

Get your tickets to celebrate your region’s best builders, designers and tradespeople and the winning projects.

HIA Australian Housing Awards partnered by CSR

Winning entries from major categories in each region's awards progress to become winners in the HIA Australian Housing Awards held annually.

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Winning the HIA Australian Home of the Year award in 2026 was a milestone for our business, elevating our reputation and opening new opportunities. Personally, it was an incredibly proud and exhilarating moment, validating our commitment to excellence and innovation in building.
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Members success stories

Awards Residential Projects HIA members Kitchens
Provincial perfection
At the heart of a bustling blended family of seven, this kitchen was designed as a multi-functional hub – a space where practicality, durability and refined design come together effortlessly.
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South Coast stunner
Built on Australia’s hardest rock and perched on a clifftop by the sea, Solstice is a masterpiece of beauty and residential innovation.
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Buildings that breathe
Trellis by Aria Property Group has redefined inner-city living in a subtropical climate, making it a standout residence in South Brisbane.
May 26
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Awards HIA members Outdoor Projects
Beachside oasis
From bare ground to an award-winning coastal retreat, this Coastal Builders project in the Mornington Peninsula is defined by hands-on craftsmanship and considered design.
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HIA members People Awards Small business
Ten out of ten
Chris Guilbert has spent more than 15 years learning the residential construction industry. Today, the Perth builder is applying that experience to grow Tenfold Homes into a rising boutique builder.
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HIA members Awards Design Projects
Castle in the clouds
Cloudbreak doesn’t just rise above the North Burleigh skyline – it redefines it. This 2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year is a rare townhouse that boasts bold design and innovative materials.
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Awards HIA members Livable Housing Projects
A home with purpose
What if a dementia care facility felt just like home? In Sydney’s north, Clover Homes has delivered a purpose-built residence that prioritises comfort, dignity and a genuine sense of belonging.
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Mid-century masterpiece
What began as a conventional house plan became something far more extraordinary when Abode Inspirations took over, transforming a challenging sloping site into an award-winning sanctuary.
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Awards HIA members Small business People
Ready and Mable
From three mates with a ute to an award-winning building company, Mable Projects is entering an exciting new chapter. Meet the winners of 2026 HIA Australian Start-Up Business.
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Awards Design Inspiration Projects
Crafting memories
Inspired by memories of a childhood spent in the country, this award-winning Darwin home blends nostalgic warmth with modern luxury, delivering seamless indoor-outdoor living tailored to the Territory climate.
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Pavilion of calm
Behind its heritage facade in Adelaide lies a private sanctuary that integrates a contemporary pavilion, pool house, alfresco entertaining zone and stand-alone wellness studio.
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Bruny Island bespoke
Perched above the dunes on Bruny Island, Nebraska is a quietly confident family retreat, designed to bring generations together.
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Become a HIA member today

Join Australia’s largest residential building association to gain access to a huge range of industry products and business services. We can help you manage, operate and grow your business.

Become a Partner

Connect with the industry's best and elevate your business. You can join a thriving ecosystem that can boost your brand and connect your business with new customers. Let's chat about how we could take your business to the next level.

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