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HIA Hunter Housing Awards Winners Announced
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Perched on a ridgeline, Avoca Beach House is a four-bedroom coastal residence that seamlessly combines sustainability, craftsmanship and heritage.
The Awards were announced on 17 October before an audience of industry leaders and peers from across the Central Coast, Hunter and Mid Coast regions.
The annual awards recognised the talent of designers, builders, contractors, suppliers and manufacturers who design and construct quality new homes, apartments, townhouses, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor projects.
Judged by industry professionals, the region’s best residential building projects and businesses were selected as winners across 34 categories, with 71 awards presented.
The HIA Hunter Home of the Year demonstrates exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary design, and a strong commitment to quality, setting a benchmark for luxury residential construction in the region.
In addition to Home of the Year, Paterson Builders also won the Custom Built Home category and GreenSmart Sustainable Home awards.
Other major project winners included Hunter Homes for Display Home of the Year and Project Home of the Year, Custom Built Projects for Renovation / Addition Project of the Year, JL Monin Building & Projects for Spec Home of the Year, MARS Building for Apartment of the Year and Greenbuild Construction for Townhouse of the Year.
HIA Hunter Executive Director Craig Jennion congratulated Paterson Builders and all Hunter Award winners and finalists on their achievements.
"HIA members are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of workmanship and professionalism in every project they undertake," Mr Jennion said.
"The HIA Awards provide an outstanding opportunity for members to showcase their projects and highlight the innovation, craftsmanship and design excellence that exists throughout our region."
The HIA Professional Builder awards were presented to Eden Brae Homes for Professional Major Builder and Sea to Saw Building Co for Professional Small Builder. Manning Homes was named Emerging Builder, Louis Carmichael received Apprentice of the Year, and Patioworld Central Coast & Sydney North was recognised with the HIA Apprentice Host Trainer award.
Other notable winners included Kingston Building, who secured the Affordable Housing, Specialised Housing and Work Health & Safety awards. Green Ink Design Studio won Residential Design, while Kull Building was recognised for Outdoor Project of the Year. The inaugural Building Supplier/Service Provider award was presented to Integrated Blinds.
In the kitchen and bathroom categories, Cutting Edge Joinery won both Kitchen of the Year and Cabinetmaker/Kitchen Manufacturer. Sam Horn Building was awarded Bathroom of the Year, Designed by Arna received Kitchen Design, and Tailored HQ was recognised for Bathroom Design.
Mr Jennion said the high standard of entries demonstrated the strength and depth of the residential building industry across the Hunter region.
"HIA is delighted with the exceptional quality of entries and the level of competition this year. All winners and finalists should be immensely proud of their achievements and their contribution to raising industry standards across the region," he said.
Overall winners in major categories will now represent the HIA Hunter region at the HIA Australian Housing Awards in 2027, competing for national titles against winners from other HIA regions.
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