REGISTERED MASTER JOINERS
14 June 2011
MEDIA RELEASE
Master Joiner Awards
The annual Master Joiner Awards and conference are being held at the Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel, Rororua, Thursday
23 to Saturday 25 June 2011.
The winning entries in the Master Joiner Awards will be announced on Saturday evening 25 June at the Master Joiners
Awards Dinner. The aim of the Awards is to promote excellence in joinery, to encourage the use of sustainable timbers
and best practice, and to showcase the finest work from the industry. These are the largest industry awards of their
kind in New Zealand.
Judging criteria of the Master Joiner Awards includes design, quality of workmanship, use of materials, complexity of
project, and visual appeal. Kitchen design is judged on the WOW factor, cutting edge design, practicality, and creative
use of materials and colour.
The Award categories are: Best Regional Awards;
Best Kitchen Design; Best Kitchen; Best Kitchen under $15,000;
Best Use of Imported Timber; Best Door or Window;
Best Speciality, Stairs, Bar/Counter, Fitment;
Supreme Award sponsored by Carters Joinery Supplies
Also announced at the Awards Dinner are the Master Joiners Apprentice Awards.
This competition is open to all joinery apprentices in New Zealand who may present a project with a minimum of 80%
completed entirely by the apprentice.
Prizes are awarded in the 0 - 4000 hours and 4001- 8000 apprenticeship hours categories.
The conference begins with the Spotlight on Sponsors function on Thursday evening, where the Awards entries will be on
display to delegates. The weekend concludes with the Awards Dinner on Saturday evening.
Keynote speakers are Gordon Tietjens, NZ Coach Rugby Sevens, and Graeme Sinclair, Gone Fishin’ TV Presenter.
The conference programme is designed to update Joiners on the latest technology and enjoy activities in the Steamy
Winter Wonderland of Rotorua.
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