Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held online from a safe
distance in front of a virtual audience with hosts in Wellington and Auckland.
2020 Master Plumber of the Year
This award recognises a member business that can clearly demonstrate its business acumen and drive for success.
WINNER - iPlumber Limited - Hamilton
2020 Graeme Victor Smith Contribution to the Industry
This award recognises commitment to Master Plumbers, to the industry, to running a successful business and to developing
young and future plumbers.
WINNER - Jack Rogers (Rogers & Rogers - Kaitaia)
2020 Jackson Women in Plumbing
This new award recognises a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying
industry.
WINNER - Colleen Upton (Hutt Gas & Plumbing - Wellington)
2020 James Douglas Medallion
This award recognises outstanding newly qualified apprentices in plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying who have
demonstrated commitment and determination to achieve industry success.
FINALIST: Plumbing - Thomas Walls (East Coast Plumbing & Gas - Hastings)
FINALIST: Gasfitting - Brent Ewing (McIvor Plumbers & Gasfitters - Wanaka)
FINALIST: Drainlaying - Ben Howie-Stevens (Lewis Plumbing Co - Rotorua)
WINNER - Brent Ewing (McIvor Plumbers & Gasfitters - Wanaka)
2020 Outstanding Project of the Year
This award recognises exceptional work by Master Plumbers' members.
WINNER - Hutt Gas & Plumbing (Wellington) - National Containment Laboratory, MPI
2020 NZ Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer of the Year
This award recognises excellence in the trade skills of an individual Certifying Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer who is
a respected member of their trade and known for their leadership skills.
WINNER - Sean O’Shea (Plumbing & Gas Works - Hamilton)
2020 Product of the Year
This award recognises the significant contribution to product development in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
industry in the past year.
WINNER - Greens Tapware - Vantage Range
2020 Training Leader of the Year
This award recognises going beyond the call of duty to help educate and support people entering the industry.
WINNER - Mark Watkins (Advanced Plumbing, Drainage & Gas - Hawke’s Bay)
2020 Kava Cup
This award recognises a special project or act of goodwill completed by a Master Plumbers Branch or Association to the
benefit of their community.
WINNER - Canterbury Master Plumbers Association - Kowhai Rest Home, Christchurch
2020 Plumbing World Scholarship
Plumbing World Scholarships are awarded to three Masterlink apprentices who have demonstrated diligence in their studies
and personal growth over the past year.
These apprentices are considered true assets to the businesses who provide them with the on-job training towards their
plumbing, drainlaying and gasfitting qualifications.
WINNER - Darren Mills - Hosted by Graham Bond Ltd, Christchurch
WINNER - George Steed - Hosted by Rogers & Rogers, Kaitaia
WINNER - Alan Wharton - Hosted by Flints Plumbing & Drainage, Queenstown
OVERALL WINNER - Alan Wharton - Hosted by Flints Plumbing & Drainage, Queenstown
The New Zealand Plumbing Awards are normally presented during a dinner which is the glittering finale of the annual New
Zealand Plumbing Conference.
Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in this year’s conference being postponed until 2021.
However, Master Plumbers decided to celebrate and honour our 2020 awards winners - those who have contributed to the
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying sector in New Zealand - in a virtual ceremony using cameras in multiple locations
and Zoom technology.
The ceremony aired on Facebook as a live Watch Party at 7 pm on Tuesday 19 May.