NZ Master Joiner Awards
The 2016 winning entries in the annual NZ Master Joiner Awards have been announced this evening at the NZ Master Joiner
Awards Dinner at the Millennium Hotel in Queenstown.
The aim of the Awards is to promote excellence in joinery design and craftsmanship, to encourage the use of sustainable
timbers, and to showcase the finest work from the industry. These are the largest industry awards of their kind in New
Zealand.
Judging criteria includes design, workmanship, innovative 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 judges commented:
“There has been high interest and a record number of entries again this year in the Master Joiner Awards, and we
congratulate all contestants on their efforts. This competition has shown that winners can come from all sized projects,
from those with an endless supply of money to those of very modest means. It is heartening to see the pride in our trade
and the skills we can offer our clients.”
Category Winners:
Best Speciality, Stairs, Bar/Counter, Fitment
Adam McNeil, Designline Interiors, Whakatane
Best Door or WindowAndrew Riley, McNaughton Windows & Doors, Auckland
Best Use of Imported TimberCharles de Lapomarede, Artisan Carpentry, Auckland
Best KitchenCarl Riley, Wackrow’s Joinery, Cambridge
Best Kitchen under $15,000Charles de Lapomarede, Artisan Carpentry, Auckland
Best Kitchen $15,000 to $30,000Stu Smart, Hostess Kitchens, Hamilton
Best Kitchen DesignGrant & Graham Woodham, Modernage Kitchens & Joinery, Christchurch
Best Use of Colour Carl Lewis, Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
Best Use of Creative LightingBridget Geenty, Molloy Joinery, Napier
SUPREME AWARD Charles de Lapomarede, Artisan Carpentry, Auckland
(Sponsored by Carters)
Best Regional Awards:
Auckland / Northland Artisan Carpentry, Auckland
Waikato / Bay Of Plenty. Wackrow’s Joinery, Cambridge
Hawke’s Bay / Poverty Bay. Molloy Joinery, Napier
Central Reilly Joinery, Feilding
Taranaki Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
Wellington Stylish Interiors, Wellington
Nelson / Marlborough Cooper Webley, Nelson
Canterbury Modernage Kitchens & Joinery, Christchurch
Waitaki Barrett Joinery, Timaru
Otago / Southland Mt Iron Joinery, Wanaka
NZ MASTER JOINERS APPRENTICE AWARDS
Also announced at the Awards Dinner were the winners in the NZ Master Joiners Apprentice Awards competition. 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.
Best Fitment 0 – 4,000 hoursFraser Hall, Vogue Kitchens & Appliances, New Plymouth
Best Fitment 4,001 – 8,000 hoursHowie Weeden, Orange Building Group Joinery, Nelson
Best Timber Project 0 – 4,000 hoursAaron Timmins, McNaughton Windows & Doors, Auckland
Best Timber Project 4,001 – 8,000 hoursAshley Hollamby, Lee Brothers Joinery, Rotorua
Highest Judged for Workmanship and SkillAshley Hollamby, Lee Brothers Joinery, Rotorua
Gordon Caulfield Memorial Trophy
To the Employer of the apprentice with the highest scoring points in the 4,001 – 8,000 Hours category, who is a member
of Master Joiners.
Paul Ingram, Lee Brothers Joinery, Rotorua
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