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Become an Awards judge
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As an Awards judge, you play a deciding role in HIA’s national Awards program. You will gain exposure to the latest design trends, new materials and building innovations. It’s a golden opportunity to share your expertise, get involved and give back. This is your chance to choose the best of the best.
Awards judge selection
We select a mix of industry experts in different disciplines each year. This includes builders, architects, business owners, designers and kitchen and bathroom specialists. We are dedicated to recruiting a diverse panel to assess the country’s most spectacular properties. Our judges having substantial industry experience is important. However, early career professionals are also invited to become a part of the HIA Awards judging team.
How do I apply?
Enter your details in this form and the HIA Awards team will be in touch when putting together our national judging panels. As we need to choose a cross-section of housing professionals for each region, some applicants may not be selected as they don’t complement the job mix in their region. If this is the case, we invite you to apply again the following year.
What’s involved in judging?
Each judge will need to visit a range of properties throughout the judging process, which takes place between July and September. The judging period varies depending on the region. Judges will need to commit to a minimum of three days of judging. HIA works diligently to accommodate our judges’ busy schedules.
Awards judges need to be non-biased and comfortable using online technology to score each project. As a representative of HIA, a high standard of decorum is required during judging and the ability to interact professionally with homeowners and entrants.
Why HIA Awards matter
HIA Awards provide home builders and designers with the opportunity to receive recognition for outstanding projects, as well as showcase their work to the broader industry.
Winners and finalists not only receive extensive media promotion for their business, but they can promote themselves as an industry leader.
The Awards cater for entrants ranging from small family-owned businesses right up to the biggest names in the residential building industry. This covers areas of building construction, quality workmanship, design excellence, sustainability, renovation and innovation, and business professionalism.
Get involved
At HIA, there are plenty of ways to get involved, give back and make a difference to the future of the building and construction industry.
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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
Recognising businesses and stand-out individuals in the residential building industry who are pushing the boundaries with workmanship, aspirations, and superior business and customer management.