4 June 2015
Master Joiners Award
The annual Master Joiner Awards and conference are being held at Mac’s Function Centre, Cnr Taranaki and Cable Streets,
Wellington, Thursday 25 to Saturday 27 June 2015.
The winning entries in the Master Joiner Awards will be announced on Saturday evening 27 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 Award; Best Speciality, Stairs, Bar/Counter, Fitment; Best Door or Window;
Best Use of Imported Timber; Best Kitchen; Best Kitchen under $15,000;
Best Kitchen $15,000 to $30,000; Best Kitchen Design; Best Use of Colour;
Best Use of Creative Lighting; Best Presented Entry Board;
Supreme Award sponsored by Carters.
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 – 4,000 hours and 4,001- 8,000 apprenticeship hours categories.
The conference begins with the Wellington Welcome 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 Nigel Latta, TV star “The Politically Incorrect Guide to ….” and Davey Hughes, SWAZI Man.
The conference programme is designed to update the joinery industry on the latest technology and enjoy a taste of the
Wellington region. Master Joiners website is www.masterjoiners.nz
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