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HIA-CSR Hunter Housing Award winners announced
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The Awards were announced on 21 October in front of a capacity audience of industry leaders and peers from across the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast regions.
The Awards acknowledged the talent of designers, builders, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who plan and construct quality new homes, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects.
Judged by industry professionals, the best of the regions residential building industry were selected as winners in 33 separate categories.
Against strong competition the judges said “…the HIA-CSR Home of the Year showcases the highest quality materials, fixtures and fittings in each room and exceptional craftsmanship is on display at every turn. The home will forever be a testament to the passion, resilience and craftsmanship of the Evolving Construction team.”
HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion congratulated Evolving Construction and all Hunter Award winners and finalists. “HIA members are dedicated to achieving the very best workmanship and standards in every project they undertake. HIA’s Awards provide a tremendous opportunity for our members to showcase their projects and highlight building and design excellence,” he said.
The winners of the prestigious HIA Professional Builder awards were, Walkom Constructions for ‘Professional Small Builder / Renovator’, Hudson Homes for ‘Professional Medium Builder / Renovator’, and Eden Brae Homes for ‘Professional Major Builder’. Callan Burgess was a worthy ‘Apprentice of the Year’, while the inaugural winner of two new awards was Planning Portal Solutions for ‘Start-up Business’ and Scott Mouthaan for ‘Emerging Builder’.
Other notable winners included Clarendon Homes for ‘Display Home of the Year’, Evolve Co Architectural Builders for ‘Renovation/Addition Project of the Year’, Valletta Homes for ‘Spec Home of the Year’, Hunter Homes for ‘Project Home of the Year’ and Hunter Coast Homes for ‘Townhouse / Villa of the Year’.
In the Kitchen and Bathroom categories Planit Kitchens took out ‘Kitchen of the Year’ and Sam Horn Building the ‘Bathroom of the Year’ award. Newcastle Kitchen Magic took out the Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer of the Year award.
Mr Jennion congratulated all 2023 entrants. “HIA is delighted with the exceptional quality of entries and level of competition this year. In a year that has thrown up many challenges all winners and finalists should be proud to have reached the pinnacle of excellence as demonstrated in these awards,” he said.
Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2024 to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA Regions.
A selection of photos of the HIA-CSR Hunter Home of the Year and other winners are available. Please contact HIA Events on:
Call: 02 4014 2000
Email: Hunter events team
HIA Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards
HIA Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in Australia’s residential building industry. The Awards acknowledge the talent of designers, builders and building companies who plan and construct quality new housing and apartments, renovations and outdoor projects.
HIA Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards are open to all members of HIA. Entrants must be licensed builders, sub-contractors or companies.
Projects are judged on a range of specific criterion including:
- quality of workmanship
- design effectiveness
- visual appeal
- innovation, and
- environmental sustainability.
HIA conducts Housing and Kitchen & Bathroom Awards programs in each HIA Region across Australia.
Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards in 2024 to compete for national titles against winners from other HIA regions.
For more information please contact:
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