Wide Bay Burnett 2024 winners
From enviable waterside abodes to region-boosting builds, Wide Bay Burnett took craftsmanship and ingenuity to a new level at the 2024 Housing & Construction Awards. It was a full house at the Bundaberg Multiplex Centre on Saturday 27 July as the best in the business gathered to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the local industry. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2024 Awards round up.
*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2024 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- House of the Year Award – Maiden Homes for Across The Bay (Seventeen Seventy)
- Project of the Year Award – Hutchinson Builders for Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (Thabeban)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – Dobson Homes and Constructions for Bargara Palms (Innes Park)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Deegan Young from Ramage Building
- Rising Star Award – Joshua Ellis from Ellis Homes and Construction
- Women in Building Award – Sonja Pressler-McHugh from McHugh Steel
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Dobson Homes and Constructions for Bargara Palms (Innes Park)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Maiden Homes for Across The Bay (Seventeen Seventy)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Vivere Homes for Set in Stone (Craignish)
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $400,000 – JRZ Homes for Cove (Innes Park)*
- Display Home from $400,000 up to $600,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes for Bentley 287 (Bargara)
- Individual Home up to $400,000 – Scott Thomsen Construction for Tinana Heights Home (Tinana)
- Individual Home from $400,000 up to $550,000 – Ellis Homes and Construction for The Sa-Guaro (Sharon)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $700,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes for Coastal Luxe (Ashfield)
- Individual Home from $700,000 up to $850,000 – Dobson Homes and Constructions for Bargara Palms (Innes Park)
- Individual Home from $850,000 up to $1 million – NH Homes for Coastal Views (Craignish)
- Individual Home from $1 million up to $1.5 million – Maiden Homes for Across The Bay (Seventeen Seventy)
- Home Renovation Project up to $300,000 – Nathan Groszmann Constructions for Amaroo (Innes Park)
- Home Renovation Project from $600,000 up to $750,000 – Vivere Homes for Periscope House (Point Vernon)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 dwellings – Win Constructions Queensland for Marina Cove (Urangan)
- Truecore Best Use of Steel Frame Housing Award – Win Constructions Queensland for Marina Cove (Urangan)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Frameology Constructions for Cantilever House (Seventeen Seventy)
- Excellence in Home Sustainability & Innovation – Vivere Homes for Set in Stone (Craignish)
- Judges Commendation – Bungalow for Esplanade Vista (Pialba)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Tilerite for Kangaroux Point Residence (Bargara Headlands Estate)
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Murchie Constructions for RFDS Bundaberg Simulator Facility (Bundaberg)
- Education Facilities over $10 million – Jeff Lennox Builder for St Luke’s Anglican School - Performance Centre (Kalkie)
- Community Service Facilities – Win Constructions Queensland for Eli Waters Animal Clinic (Eli Waters)
- Community Accommodation for Specialist Disability, Aged Care and Nursing Homes – JRZ Homes for Marshall Manor (Avenell Heights)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million –FDC Construction & Fitout (QLD) for Kepnock Town Centre (Kepnock)
- Commercial / Industrial Building from $5 million up to $15 million – McHugh Steel for New Commercial Factory Facility - McHugh Steel Framing (Kensington)
- Commercial / Industrial Building over $50 million – Hutchinson Builders for Bundaberg Brewed Drinks (Thabeban)*
- Commercial Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – JRZ Homes for Cabinet Connections (Bundaberg)
- Commercial Fitout over $10 million – Hutchinson Builders for Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Workplace (Thabeban)
Previous Wide Bay Burnett award winners
Wide Bay Burnett 2023 winners
From beautifully renovated buildings and stylish retail spaces to beachside abodes and modern apartments, the Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett 2023 Housing & Construction Awards showed off superb craftsmanship and innovation. The best of the best in the building and construction industry were celebrated at the Awards held at The Beach House Hotel on Saturday, 19 August. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2023 Award round up here.
Major awards
- House of the Year – Bungalow for Saltwater Shores (Toogoom)
- Project of the Year – Hutchinson Builders for QFES North Coast Regional Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station (Maryborough)
- BUSSQ Building Super President's Award – CRJ Designer Homes for Henderson345 (Gooburrum)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year Award – Harrison Charge from JRZ Homes
- Rising Star Award – Kresten Ramage from Ramage Building
- Women in Building Award – Mariah Robinson from Richters Joinery
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Bundy Homes for Cullum (Coral Cove)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Scott Thomsen Construction for Tinana Touch of Paradise (Tinana)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Naturcom Pools for Pyne Retreat (Scarness)
Housing awards
- Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Bright Life Homes for The Bootmaker (Agnes Water)
- Home Renovation Project up to $200,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes for Repeat Offender (Bargara)
- Home Renovation Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – Dean Wright Builder for Coastal Queenslander (Maryborough)
- Home Renovation Project from $400,000 up to $650,000 – JRZ Homes for The Lookout Bargara (Bargara)
- Home Renovation Project over $1 million – Mike Murry Homes for Sea Eagle (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home up to $350,000 – McIntosh Homes Qld for Rocksville (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $500,000 – CRJ Designer Homes for Lyndle279 (Elliott Heads)
- Individual Home from $500,000 up to $750,000 – Mike Murry Homes for Banks House (Seventeen Seventy)
- Colorbond Individual Home from $750,000 up to $1 million – Bungalow for Saltwater Shores (Toogoom)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – McIntosh Homes Qld for Starfish (Agnes Water)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Nathan Groszmann Constructions for Woodgate Beachouse Reno (Woodgate)
- Judges Commendation Award – Vivere Homes for Manhattan by the Bay (Urangan)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Choice Kitchens for Choice Kitchens Thomsen Project (Tinana)
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Badge Constructions (Qld) for Riverside Christian College Distance Education Centre (Maryborough West)
- Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for QFES North Coast Regional Headquarters and Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station (Maryborough)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Ashley Cooper Construction for Sandhills Sports Club (Bargara)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Mainbrace Constructions for Bunnings Hervey Bay (Pialba)
- Commercial/Industrial Building up to $5 million – O'Rourke Constructions QLD for Woodgate Beach Hotel/Motel Alterations & Additions (Woodgate)
- Commercial fitout up to $5 million – Murchie Constructions for Coral Coast Orthopaedics Medical Suite Fitout (Bundaberg)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Adina Designed Interiors for Coral Coast Orthopaedics Office Fitout (Bundaberg)
Wide Bay Burnett 2022 winners
Local builders once again proved they’re a force to be reckoned with at the Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett 2022 Housing & Construction Awards. More than 25 builders, projects and individuals were recognised at the event held at the Bundaberg Multiplex on Friday, 5 August. Read the full 2022 round up here.
Read the 2022 Showcase magazine
*Items in bold with an asterisk won the in same category at the Queensland 2022 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – McIntosh Homes Qld for Beach Houses Estate 12 (Agnes Water)
- Project of the Year – Palm Lake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Resort Bargara Country Club (Bargara)
- House of the Year – Bungalow for Pelican Foreshore (Booral)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Warrick Fay from Nathan Groszmann Constructions
- Rising Star – Michael Rayner from Michael Rayner Building
- Women in Building – Jual Ciccone from JRZ Homes
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – McIntosh Homes Qld for Beach Houses Estate 12 (Agnes Water)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Bungalow for Pelican Foreshore (Booral)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Mariners Pools Plus for Pantlins Saint Remy (Urraween)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $200,000 – Possco Pty Ltd for Station Homestead (Abercorn)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $200,000 up to $400,000 – Bungalow for Ocean Abode (Torquay)*
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $1 million – Steve Coates Constructions for The Tide (Bargara)
- Display Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Coral Homes for Lisbon 31MKII (Nikenbah)
- Display Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – Vivid Home Builders for Mayfair Display (Nikenbah)
- Individual Home up to $350,000 – Scott Thomsen Construction for Genrich Home (Tinana)
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Bright Life Homes for The Marine (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – NH Homes for Larsen (Urangan)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – Maiden Homes for Shore Thing (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Bungalow for Pelican Foreshore (Booral)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Bungalow for Hummock Hilltop (Qunaba)
- Affordable Housing for Families – Vivere Homes for Jake's Place (Nikenbah)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Bungalow for Hummock Hilltop (Qunaba)
- Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – JRZ Homes for Malakula Project (Bargara)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Vivere Homes Jake's Place (Nikenbah)
Construction awards
- Sporting Facilities – Palm Lake Works for Palm Lake Resort Bargara Country Club (Bargara)
- Community Service Facilities – Murchie Constructions for Bundaberg Recreational Precinct Entrance Enhancement (Bundaberg)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Apollo Property for Southern Cross Austereo Fraser Coast (Urraween)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Coastal Wastewater Specialists for Gootchie Creek Escape (Gootchie)
Wide Bay Burnett 2021 winners
The region’s best builders were on show at the Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett 2021 Housing & Construction Awards, which highlighted the talent and resilience of the local building and construction industry, despite a tough year of challenges and delays. The Awards ceremony returned to a live crowd on Friday, 3 September at The Beach House Hotel in Hervey Bay. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2021 Award round up here.
Read the 2021 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett magazine
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2021 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – JRZ Homes for Lavella Rise Project (Bargara)
- Project of the Year – Paynters Pty Ltd for Bargara Beach Hotel (Bargara)
- House of the Year – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Our Place (Agnes Water)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Lachlan Phillips from Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd
- Rising Star – Stephen Anderson from S D Anderson Pty Ltd
- Women in Building – Ingrid Gorissen from Vivere Homes Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Vivere Homes Pty Ltd for The Windjammer (Dundowran Beach)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Master Cabinets Of Bundaberg Pty Ltd for White Cottage (Bundaberg)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Vivere Homes Pty Ltd for The Windjammer (Dundowran Beach)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Lakeview (North Bundaberg)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $275,000 up to $575,000 – McIntosh Homes (Qld) Pty Ltd for Gaden 1770 (1770/Agnes Water)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project from $575,000 up to $1 million – Cam Killen Constructions for Deacons' Place (Granville)
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Agnes Time (Agnes Water)
- Display Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Aura (Bargara)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Blue Sea (Bundaberg)
- Individual Home from $250,000 up to $350,000 – JRZ Homes for Lavella Rise Project (Bargara)
- Individual Home from $350,000 up to $450,000 – Dean Worth Homes Pty Ltd for Peppermint (Nikenbah)
- Individual Home from $450,000 up to $550,000 – CRJ Building Enterprises Pty Ltd for Riverside Retreat (Sharon)
- Individual Home from $550,000 up to $650,000 – JRZ Homes for Liveable Homes Australia SDA (Torquay)
- Individual Home from $650,000 up to $750,000 – N H Homes Pty Ltd or Esplanade Home (Point Vernon)
- Individual Home from $750,000 up to $950,000 – Nathan Groszmann Construction Pty Ltd for Eagle View (Sharon)
- Individual Home from $1.25 million up to $2 million – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Our Place (Agnes Water)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Our Place (Agnes Water)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Villas on Main Stage 1 (Urraween)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Our Place (Agnes Water)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Central Medical (Bundaberg)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Evans Built Pty Ltd for Hervey Bay State High School Performing Arts Centre (Hervey Bay)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Paynters Pty Ltd for Bargara Beach Hotel (Bargara)*
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for 10 Medical Place (Urraween)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Woollam Constructions for Ozcare - Reflections on the Bay (Kawungan)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Adina Designed Interiors Pty Ltd for Bargara Beach Hotel Joinery Fitout (Bargara)
Wide Bay Burnett 2020 winners
More than 30 builders, projects and individuals from Hervey Bay to Agnes Water were recognised at the live-streamed event on Thursday, 6 August. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2020 Award round up here.
Read the 2020 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett magazine
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2020 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – NH Homes for Peppermint (Nikenbah)
- Project of the Year – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Mon Repos Turtle Centre (Mon Repos)
- House of the Year – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Casa Bianca (Innes Park North)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Three Pines Lodge (Cordalba)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Three Pines Lodge (Cordalba)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – NH Homes for Esplanade Residence (Point Vernon)
Individual awards
- Rising Star – Scott Thomsen from Scott Thomsen Construction (Tinana)
- Women in Building – Gillian Tulk from Steeline Roofin Spot (Bargara)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Norm Wales Constructions Pty Ltd for Proctor (Bundaberg)
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Kentucky Mountain (Branyan)
- Display Home $451,000 – $550,000 – JRZ Homes for Lavella Project (Bargara)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Wildflower Hampton (Bargara)*
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – NH Homes for Peppermint (Nikenbah)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Ricky Cullen Constructions for Hummock View (Craignish)
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Maiden Homes Pty Ltd for Corymbia (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – JRZ Homes for Fantail Project (Sharon)
- Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000 – Bright Life Homes Pty Ltd for Treetop Breeze (Agnes Water)
- Individual Home $951,000 – $1.25 million – NH Homes for Esplanade Residence (Point Vernon)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Casa Bianca (Innes Park North)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Bronte Custom (River Heads)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – NH Homes for Waters Edge Duplex (Eli Waters)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Casa Bianca (Innes Park North)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Q-TileRite for She Oak Display (Bargara)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – WK Projects Pty Ltd for IWC Stage 2 (Walkervale)*
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for St Joseph's Catholic Kindergarten (Bundaberg Central)
- Community Service Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Aeromedical Base Bundaberg (RFDS and LifeFlight) (Kensington)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities over $10 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Mon Repos Turtle Centre (Mon Repos)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – ASM Builders Pty Ltd for Wide Bay Crane Hire (Svennson Heights)
- Industrial Building over $5 million – BADGE Constructions (QLD) Pty Ltd for HYNE Timber Processing Plant (Maryborough)*
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for The Vinyard (Urangan)
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – WK Projects Pty Ltd for IWC Stage 2 (Bundaberg)
- Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety – WK Projects Pty Ltd for IWC Stage 2 (Bundaberg)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – McHugh Steel Pty Ltd for Macadamias Australia Tourism Facility (Bundaberg)
Wide Bay Burnett 2019 winners
The Bundaberg Multiplex was the place to be on Friday, 9 August 2019, with the annual Awards providing the opportunity to celebrate the region’s best in the industry. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2019 Award round up here.
Read the 2019 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett magazine
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2019 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award - Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Savannah Classic (Gin Gin)
- Project of the Year - Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Icon Medical Centre (Eli Waters)
- House of the Year - Maiden Homes Pty Ltd for Swell Factor (Seventeen Seventy)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom - Hampton Inspired Pty Ltd for Nantucket 350 (Nikenbah)
- Best Residential Kitchen - Master Cabinets Of Bundaberg Pty Limited for Swell Factor (Seventeen Seventy)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool - Anthony McLucas Building Pty Ltd for Pool - Oasis on Seaview (Bargara)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year - Chris McKenzie from J R Z Homes (Bargara)*
- Women in Building - Emma Hamilton for Vivid Home Builders Pty Limited (Urangan)
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 - Vivere Homes for Lovely Long Street (Point Vernon)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 - Anthony McLucas Building Pty Ltd for Oasis on Seaview (Bargara)
- Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 - Vivid Home Builders Pty Limited for Windsor Display (Nikenbah)*
- Display Home $451,000 – $550,000 - Hampton Inspired Pty Ltd for Nantucket 350 (Nikenbah)*
- Individual Home up to $250,000 - Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Savannah Classic (Gin Gin)*
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 - Vivere Homes for Contemporary Oasis (Urangan)*
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 - Bungalow for Coastal Tide (Pialba)*
- Individual Home $451,000 - $500,000 - CRJ Designer Homes for Carrie 413 (Gooburrum)
- Individual Home $501,000 – $550,000 - N H Homes for Highview (Craignish)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 - Nathan Groszmann Constructions for The Green Coast Home (Elliott Heads)*
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 - Bungalow for Coastal Island Views (River Heads)
- Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 - Bungalow for Urban Coast Views (Urraween)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million - Maiden Homes Pty Ltd for Swell Factor (Seventeen Seventy)
- Innovative Use of Space - J R Z Homes for Mariners Way Project (Bundaberg North)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites - Bungalow for Urban Oasis (Pialba)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings - Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Torquay Terrace (Torquay)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living - Nathan Groszmann Constructions for The Green Coast Home (Elliott Heads)
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $10 million - Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Kepnock State High School Multi-Purpose Hall (Kepnock)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million - Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Icon Medical Centre (Eli Waters)*
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 - Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg State High School Performing Arts Centre (Bundaberg South)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year - Ky Zimpel for Icon Medical Centre (Hervey Bay)
Wide Bay Burnett 2018 winners
From major refurbishments and multi-purpose facilities to beachfront abodes and modern interiors, the Master Builders Wide Bay Burnett 2018 Housing & Construction Awards winners have showcased talent across all the building spectrums. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2018 Award round up here.
Read the 2018 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett magazine
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2018 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – Comfort Homes (QLD) Pty Ltd for Poinciana 196 (Innes Park)
- Project of the Year – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Multiplex Stage 2 (Bundaberg)
- House of the Year – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd for The Gym (Bargara)
Individual awards
- Women in Building – Aletha Walters from Stroud Homes Wide Bay
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Master Cabinets of Bundaberg Pty Ltd for Glen Boys (Bundaberg)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – CRJ Designer Homes for Haven 558 (Welcome Creek)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd for The Gym (Bargara)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Gibson Building Pty Ltd for Beach Houses (Agnes Water)
- Quality Workmanship Award – CRJ Designer Homes for Haven 558 (Welcome Creek)
Housing awards
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for The Avoca 247 Mountain Display Home (Nikenbah)
- Display Home $351,000 - $450,000 – Consolidated Building Concepts for The Northshore 26 (Pialba)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Comfort Homes (QLD) Pty Ltd for Poinciana 196 (Innes Park)
- Individual Home $251,000 - $300,000 – Possco Pty Ltd for Possco (Eidsvold)
- Individual Home $301,000 - $350,000 – PJ Burns Builder Pty Ltd for Helsham (Point Vernon)
- Individual Home $351,000 - $450,000 – Norm Wales Constructions Pty Ltd for Sea Esplanade (Elliott Heads)
- Individual Home $451,000 - $550,000 – Bungalow for Urban Oceanview (Pialba)
- Individual Home $551,000 - $650,000 – JRZ Homes for Parkview Project (Bundaberg)
- Individual Home $751,000 - $950,000 – Vivid Home Builders Pty Limited for Reeves Project (Urangan)
- Individual Home $951,000 - $1.25 million – Alpha Steel Building Systems Pty Ltd for Views on Clarke (Bargara)
- Individual Home $1.26 million - $2 million – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd for The Gym (Bargara)
- Individual Home over $2 million – Gibson Building Pty Ltd for Beach Houses (Agnes Water)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – Bungalow for Tree Top Terrace (Torquay)
- Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Alpha Steel Building Systems Pty Ltd for Views on Clarke (Bargara)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – AJ Rhind Builder Pty Ltd for McKean Road (Scarness)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys - 2 to 5 Dwellings – Consolidated Building Concepts for The Riverview (Burrum Heads)
- Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award – AJ Rhind Builder Pty Ltd for Griffith Street (Bundaberg South)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Aura 270 (Bargara)
Construction awards
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Bay Explorers Child Care Centre (Urraween)
- Community Service Facilities – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Multiplex Stage 2 (Bundaberg)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Enzo's on the Beach (Scarness)
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – Cantrell Industries Pty Ltd for SS Engineering (Kensington)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Woollam Constructions for Ozcare Hervey Bay (Kawungan)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for BDB Lawyers Refurbishment (Torquay)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Government Office Refurbishment (Maryborough)
Wide Bay Burnett 2017 winners
Master Builders Downs & Western 2017 Housing & Construction Awards, held on 21 July 2017 at the Armitage Centre and Heritage Bank Auditorium, Toowoomba. Read the Wide Bay Burnett 2017 Award round up here.
Read the 2017 Excellence in Building Wide Bay Burnett magazine
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2017 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Wildflower 190 Alpine Display
- Project of the Year – Hutchinson Builders for Maryborough Food Warehouse
- House of the Year – Thomsen Builders Pty Ltd for Hume Residence
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Conor Flynn from Bungalow
- Women in Building – Katherine Anne Beck from Lifestyles AU
- Institute of Building Consultants – Melissa Steele from Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Vivere Homes for VIVERE
- Best Residential Kitchen – PJ Burns Builder Pty Ltd
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Bungalow for Oceans Outlook
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $250,000 – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Wildflower 190 Alpine Display*
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Vivid Home Builders Pty Ltd for Hervey Bay Display Home
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Norm Wales Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Bungalow for Straits Outlook
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Stroud Homes Wide Bay for Savannah 262 Mountain
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Russell Clark Enterprises Pty Ltd for Mant Street Home
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – J R Z Homes for Coolanblue 308
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – Thomsen Builders Pty Ltd for Hume Residence
- Individual Home $751,000 – $1.25 million – Vivere Homes for VIVERE
- Best use of Sloping Sites – Bungalow for Oceans Outlook
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Bungalow for Tanglewood
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 - $1 million – Russell Clark Enterprises Pty Ltd for Beersheba Island
- Best Use of Steel Frame Housing – Alpha Steel Building Systems Pty Ltd for Mooreview 301
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – N H Homes for Ocean Views
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings or multiple class 1 dwellings – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for Capri Villas 36
- Innovative use of Pole Construction – Cottonwood Projects for Swan Drive Residence
- Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd for The Mark Street Project
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Vivere Homes for VIVERE (to Live, Lifestyle,Living)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Headspace Bundaberg
- Retail Facilities – Hutchinson Builders for Maryborough Food Warehouse
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for JAM Bundaberg
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Adina Designed Interiors Pty Ltd for Headspace Fitout
Wide Bay Burnett 2016 winners
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2016 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President’s Award – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Project of the Year – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd for Friendly Society Private Hospital Medical Suites (Bundaberg)
- House of the Year – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd (Coral Cove)
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Mitchell Curd from Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Rising Star – Jesse Zielke from J R Z Constructions Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Women in Building – Melissa Zielke from J R Z Constructions Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Possco Pty Ltd for Eastcott Residence (Mundubbera)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Interiors By Choice for Grieves Kitchen (Maryborough)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Naturcom Pty Ltd for Jordan's (Pialba)
Housing awards
- Display Home $301,000-$350,000 – J R Z Homes for Sicily 272 Display Home (Kalkie)
- Display Home $351,000-$400,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Individual Home $251,000-$350,000 – Bungalow (Nikenbah)
- Individual Home $351,000-$450,000 – Norm Wales Constructions Pty Ltd (Elliott Heads)
- Individual Home $451,000-$550,000 – Possco Pty Ltd for Eastcott Residence (Mundubbera)
- Individual Home $1.26 million-$2 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd (Bargara)
- Individual Home over $2 million – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd (Coral Cove)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – N H Homes (Torquay)*
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000-$575,000 – Kleidon Masterbuilt Homes Pty Ltd (Bundaberg)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000-$1 million – N H Homes (Dundowran)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – Montell Building Pty Ltd for Scarness Cove (Scarness)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Ky K Zimpel (Kawungan)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd Friendly Society Private Hospital Medical Suites (Bundaberg)
- Health Facilities over $5 million – Paynter Dixon Queensland Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Oral Health & Cancer Care Centre (Bundaberg)
- Education Facilities up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd for St Luke's Anglican School – Middle School Precinct (Bundaberg)
- Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Possco Pty Ltd for Gayndah Local Disaster Management Coordination Centre (Gayndah)
- Community Service Facilities over $5 million – Paynter Dixon Queensland Pty Ltd for Oral Health & Cancer Care Centre, Hervey Bay (Pialba)
- Retail Facilities – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for McDonald's Urangan Decor Fitout (Urangan)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – Meech Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Brewed Drinks - New Brewhouse (Bundaberg)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $2 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd for Maryborough RSL Club (Maryborough)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – Adina Designed Interiors Pty Ltd for McDonald's Urangan Decor Fitout (Urangan)
Wide Bay Burnett 2015 winners
Major awards
- President's Award – Bungalow for Sand Drift II
- Project of the Year – Cockram Construction Limited for St Stephen’s Hospital
- House of the Year – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential for McIntye Residence
Individual awards
- Rising Star Award – Casey Ford
- Women in Building Award – Patricia MacFarlane
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Naturcom Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – IDC Developments Pty Ltd, Burnett Heads
- Best Residential Kitchen – Casey Ford Constructions
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Kenneth D Jordan for Lagoons 1770 Resort
- Quality Workmanship and Innovation Using Hardwood Timber – Jeff Lennox Homes
Housing awards
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 - $575,000 – IDC Developments Pty Ltd
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 - $1 million – Steve Coates Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – AJ Rhind Builder
- Individual Home $251,000 - $300,000 – Nelson Family Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $301,000 - $350,000 – Bungalow for Sand Drift II
- Individual Home $351,000 - $400,000 – Bungalow for Hinterland Oasis
- Individual Home $401,000 - $500,000 – Manorgale Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $501,000 - $600,000 – Casey Ford Constructions
- Individual Home $601,000 - $750,000 – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential for Watson Residence
- Individual Home $751,000 - $1.25 million – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential for McIntye Residence
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (below 3 storey) – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Seahaven Villa Units
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Jeff Lennox Homes
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Homes for Bundaberg Eye Clinic
- Health Facilities over $5 million – Cockram Construction Limited for St Stephen’s Hospital
- Education Facilities over $5 million – Sommer & Staff Constructions Pty Ltd for Hervey Bay State High School Year 7 Project GLA and Oval
- Sporting Facilities up to $5 million – Main Constructions (Building) Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Netball Super Park
- Sporting Facilities over $5 million – Hutchinson Builders for Hervey Bay State High School Sports Facilities
- Community Service Facilities over $5 million – Wayne Kleidon Constructions Pty Ltd for Indigenous Wellbeing Centre
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – PBS Building (Qld) Pty Ltd for Wide Bay Mazda
- Retail Facilities – Lend Lease Building Pty Ltd for Stockland Hervey Bay Shopping Centre
- Tourism Facilities – Magnes Projects Pty Ltd for Lagoons 1770 Resort & Spa
- Hospitality Facilities – Keith W Ball for Beach House Hotel
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $1 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Torquay Palace Backpackers
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $1 million – PBS Building (Qld) Pty Ltd for Fraser Coast Motor Centre
- Lifestyle Accommodation for Seniors – Fraser Shores Properties Pty Ltd for Satinay Mk 3 Mod
Wide Bay Burnett 2014 winners
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2014 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- President's Award – Nelson Family Homes Pty Ltd
- Project of the Year – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Hinkler Central Flood Refurbishment
- House of the Year – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
Individual awards
- Rising Star Award – Dirran C K Knight
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Best Kitchen – Suncrest Homes Wide Bay
- Trade Contractor ‒ Carpentry & Joinery – Jeffrey R Adams
- Trade Contractor ‒ Shopfitting & Cabinet Making – Adina Designed Interiors Pty Ltd – Shalom College Administration Building & Year 7 Works-Joinery Fitout
- Trade Contractor ‒ Brick/Block Laying & Stone Masonry – Jeff Lennox Homes – Oasis – Display Home
- Trade Contractor ‒ Tiling – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Trade Contractor ‒ Swimming Pool, Outdoor Living & Landscaping – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Trade Contractor ‒ Painting – Adam L. Cunneen
Housing awards
- Display Home $276,000 ‒ $375,000 – Nelson Family Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – Lumby Constructions Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $276,000 ‒ $325,000 – Possco Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $326,000 ‒ $375,000 – Suncrest Homes Wide Bay
- Individual Home $376,000 ‒ $475,000 – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Individual Home $626,000 ‒ $775,000 – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Best Heritage Style Home – AJ Rhind Builder
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – AJ Rhind Builder
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 ‒ $575,000 – N H Homes
- Low-Rise Multi-Residential Housing (duplexes) – Gibson Building Pty Ltd – Cooks Landing*
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Nelson Family Homes Pty Ltd
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $2 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd – Burnett Youth Learning Centre for Trade & Technology Building
- Health & Education Facilities $2 million ‒ $5 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Urangan State High School Year 7 Building
- Health & Education Facilities $5 million ‒ $20 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Shalom College Administration Block & Year 7 Works
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd Office Building
- Refurbishment/Renovation $2 million ‒ $5 million – PBS Building (QLD) Pty Ltd for Hervey Bay RSL & Services Club Inc Refurbishment Works
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $5 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Hinkler Central Flood Refurbishment
Wide Bay Burnett 2013 winners
*Items noted in bold with an asterisk were winners at the Queensland 2013 Housing & Construction Awards
Major awards
- House of the Year – Mike Murray Homes Pty Ltd
- Project of the Year – P B S Building (QLD) Pty Ltd for Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
- President’s Award – Comfort Homes R Paroz Constructions
Individual awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Stevie Farrance
- Apprentice Employer of the Year – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd
- Women in Building Award – Amanda Thomsen
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – C C F Homes
- Best Kitchen – Andrew J Rhind T/ A J Rhind Builder
- Trade Contractor – Carpentry – Mike Murry Homes Pty Ltd for Sunrise at 1770
Housing awards
- Display Home $276,000 – $375,000 – P J Burns Builder Pty Ltd for Currumundi 215
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – Peter G Green
- Individual Home $276,000 – $375,000 – Comfort Homes R Paroz Constructions*
- Individual Home $376,000 – $475,000 – Jeff Lennox Homes
- Individual Home $476,000 – $625,000 – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Individual Home $626,000 – $775,000 – Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Individual Home $776,000 – $1 million – CCF Homes
- Individual Home $1 million – $2 million – Mike Murry Homes Pty Ltd*
- Individual Home over $2 million – Mike Murry Homes Pty Ltd for Sunrise at 1770
- Housing for Sloping Sites up to $425,000 – Gilbert J McGlinn for Bay House
- Housing for Sloping Sites $426,000 – $1 million – Jeff Lennox Homes
- Housing for Sloping Sites over $1 million – Mike Murry Homes Pty Ltd for Sunrise at 1770
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – A J Rhind Builder
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd for Burnett Youth Learning Centre – Hospitality & Training Building
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Region Athletics Facility
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities $5 million – $20 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Maryborough Aquatic Centre Redevelopment
- Tourism & Hospitality Facilities over $5 million – P B S Building (QLD) Pty Ltd for Fraser Coast Cultural Centre
- Lifestyle Housing for Seniors – Palmlake Works Pty Ltd for Palm Lake Resort Bargara
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Condev Construction Pty Ltd for Bundaberg Toyota Redevelopment
- Industrial Building up to $5 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd for Cleanaway Industrial Building
- Commercial Building (office accommodation) up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd for Seventh Stone
Wide Bay Burnett 2012 winners
Major awards
- House of the Year – Rod Wagner
- Project of the Year – JM Kelly Project Builders for Biggenden Hospital
- President’s Award – Geoff Clarke Homes
Individual awards
- Rising Star Award – Michael J P Sewell
- Women in Building Award – Angela Scott
- Apprentice of the Year – Matthew Hall
- Apprentice Employer of the Year – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd
Specialty awards
- Best Bathroom – Intro Ducing Effects Pty Ltd T/A Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Best Kitchen – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for The Hummock Residence
- Trade Contractor (Cabinet Making) – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg RSL Stage 1 Redevelopment
- Trade Contractor (Swimming Pool, Outdoor Living & Landscaping) – Intro Ducing Effects Pty Ltd T/A Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Trade Contractor (Painting & Decorating) – Adam L Cunneen
Housing awards
- Display Home up to $275,000 – Vangrove Pty Ltd T/A Wide Bay Homes for Mosman 249
- Display Home $376,000 – $475,000 – Geoff Clarke Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home up to $275,000 – Seaera Group Pty Ltd T/A Bungalow for Sun Decks
- Individual Home $276,000 – $325,000 – Xtreme2market Pty Ltd T/A J Keys Building Contractor
- Individual Home $326,000 – $375,000 – Intro Ducing Effects Pty Ltd T/A Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Individual Home $376,000 – $425,000 – P.J. Burns Builder Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $426,000 – $475,000 – Intro Ducing Effects Pty Ltd T/A Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
- Individual Home $476,000 – $625,000 – Andrew J Rhind T/A AJ Rhind Builder, Quebec Citrus Residence
- Individual Home $626,000 – $775,000 – Steve Bagnall Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $776,000 – $1 million – Steve Bagnall Homes Pty Ltd
- Individual Home $1 million – $2 million – Wagner Construction (Qld) Pty Ltd for Cameron Beach House
- Best Heritage Style Home up to $425,000 – Baldwin Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd
- Best Heritage Style Home over $426,000 – Andrew J Rhind T/A A J Rhind Builder for Quebec Citrus Residence
- Housing for Sloping Sites up to $425,000 – Seaera Group Pty Limited T/A Bungalow
- Housing for Sloping Sites over $426,000 – Budcon Pty Ltd for Crows Nest
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Stephen J Coates
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project over $576,000 – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for The Hummock Residence
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Intro Ducing Effects Pty Ltd T/A Colin J Clark Essentially Residential
Construction awards
- Health & Education Facilities up to $5 million – Jeff Lennox Builder Pty Ltd for Bundaberg GP Super Clinic
- Health & Education Facilities $5 million – $20 million – J M Kelly (Project Builders) Pty Ltd for Biggenden Multifunction Health Service
- Sporting & Community Service Facilities up to $5 million – Finecorp Industries Pty Ltd T/A CCF Homes & CCF Constructions for Agnes Water Community Centre Complex
- Lifestyle Housing for Seniors – Fraser Shores Properties Pty Ltd for Home 189 Fraser Shores 2 Retirement Village
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Murchie Constructions Pty Ltd for Bundaberg RSL Stage 1 Redevelopment – Gaming Room Extension
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Win Constructions Queensland Pty Ltd T/A Win Constructions Qld for Airport Service Centre – Stage 2 Shopping Complex
- Industrial Building over $5 million – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited for Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment Hervey Bay
- Excellence in Sustainable Building – Abigroup Contractors Pty Limited for Ergon Energy Corporate Property Redevelopment Hervey Bay
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