The Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards showcase local craftsmanship and building excellence in the Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven and Snowy Mountains regions of NSW.
Your participation in the Excellence Awards cultivates regional NSW industry growth and encourages future generations to enter our industry and excel.
View the 2024 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Award Photos here.
View the 2023 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Award Photos here.
When are the 2025 winners announced?
The black tie Gala Awards Night will be held on Saturday 26 July at the University Hall in Wollongong.
The event is the regions premier industry night of nights. Featuring an amazing array of superb creations in both the commercial and residential sectors by the best builders in the region.
For any enquiries, please contact Andrea and Rebeccah in the events team at southern.awards@mbansw.asn.au
Who can enter?
The Master Builders Association invites nominations from MBA members and non-members who reside in or have completed a project in these regions. All types of projects may enter the Awards; quality small renovations to eye catching large commercial projects are encouraged to nominate.
Individual awards are also presented at the gala evening, recognising the special contributions of Apprentices, Women in Building, Subcontractors, and Young Builders within the industry.
When do entries open?
Entries will open 6 January 2025 and will close Sunday 13 April 11.59PM AEDT.
How do I enter?
All entries are required to be submitted and managed via our online AwardsForce Platform.
To successfully submit your entry, you are required to do the following:
1. Register an account with Award Force.
Please click here.
2. Please select 2025 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards and start your entry (you can save it as 'In progress').
3. Submit your entry no later than the closing date.
Please contact the Regional Awards & Events Team for any assistance.
The minimal time and effort to complete an award entry is easily outweighed by the benefits of winning. The marketing exposure and branding opportunities are endless.
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2024 Excellence in Building Awards
View Past Winners
2024 Major Winners:
2024 Apprentice of the Year Award | Ben Byron
2024 Young Building of the Year | Scott Bignold
2024 Subcontractor of the Year | B.W Tile
2024 Commercial Builder of the Year | Monarch Building Solutions
2024 Residential Builder of the Year | Arthouse Projects Pty Ltd
All 2024 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of September.
2023 Major Winners:
2023 Apprentice of the Year Award | Kyran Hoyland
2023 Young Building of the Year | Joel Russell
2023 Subcontractor of the Year | Infinite Plumbing Solutions and Excavations
2023 Commercial Builder of the Year | Richard Crookes Constructions
2023 Residential Builder of the Year | PM White Building
All 2023 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of August.
2022 Major Winners:
2022 Women in Building Award | Alicia Bostock
2022 Apprentice of the Year Award | Max Gartshore
2022 Young Building of the Year | Mitchell Hogan
2022 Subcontractor of the Year | Uprising Concrete Constructions
2022 Commercial Builder of the Year | Zauner Construction Pty Ltd
2022 Residential Builder of the Year | Icon Projects
All 2022 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of November.
2021 Major Winners:
2021 Women In Building Award | Kay Bylund
2021 Apprentice of the Year | Wilson Windsor
2021 Young Builder of the Year | Cameron Marshall
2021 SafeWork Excellence In Work Health & Safety Award - Commercial | Project Coordination (Australia) Pty Ltd
2021 Subcontractor of the Year | Lamonts Concrete & Stone Polishing
2021 Residential Builder of the Year | Marshall Building Company Pty Ltd
2021 Commercial Builder of the Year | Mammoth Projects