2025 Master Builders Association of NSW - Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects - $9Million to $15Million
Ingenia Lifestyle Element, Fullerton Cove
Commercial Pools
Ingenia Lifestyle Element, Fullerton Cove
Best Use of Bricks
Ingenia Lifestyle Element, Fullerton Cove
Commercial Projects - Under $2Million
Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Maddy Henry
2025 AIB NSW Professional Excellence Awards
High Commendation Award
Gosford RSL Redevelopment
2025 Master Builders Association of NSW - Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Builder of the Year
Commercial Projects - $10Million to $20Million
Mudgee Team Training Village
Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments - Over $10Million
Bunnings Warehouse
Public Buildings - Under $5Million
Dubbo Regional Rail
2025 University of Newcastle - Employability Excellence Awards
Employer Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Highly Commended
2024 Master Builders National Excellence Awards
Apprentice of the Year
Tyler Love
2024 Master Builders Association of NSW - Excellence in Construction Awards
Apprentice of the Year
Tyler Love
Hospitality Building - New - $20Million to $50Million
Gosford RSL Redevelopment
2024 Master Builders Association of NSW - Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards
Women in Building Award
Dominique Judd
Aged Care / Lifestyle Over 55s – $1Million to $5Million
Orana Gardens Wellness Centre, Dubbo
2024 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Builder of the Year
Apprentice of the Year
Tyler Love
Public Buildings - Over $30Million
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie - Stages 3 & 4
Commercial Projects - $30Million to $50Million
Gosford RSL Redevelopment
Public Buildings – $5Million to $10Million
St Philips Christian College, Waratah – Education Foundation Office
Public Buildings – Under $5Million
Mangrove Creek Visitor Space
Restoration of Historic Building – Over $2Million
Cessnock Community Performing Arts Centre
Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments - $1Million to $5Million
Port Macquarie Courthouse
2023 Master Builders Australia National Business Excellence Awards
Annual Turnover over $50Million
Large Commercial Construction Business of the Year
2023 Master Builders Association of NSW - Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards
Public Buildings over $35Million
St Matthews Catholic School, Mudgee – Secondary Campus
Commercial SafeWork Excellence in Work Health and Safety Award
2023 Master Builders Association Excellence in Construction Awards – NSW
Apprentice of the Year
Aaron Laksa
2023 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects $5Million – $10Million
Upper Hunter Innovation Centre, Muswellbrook
Aged Care Lifestyle over 55's
Monterey Community Facility, Kendall
Special Judges Award
Swansea Boardwalk
Apprentice of the Year
Tyler Love
WIBAS Women in Building Award
Katherine Bugelli
2022 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects over $10Million
Cutcher and Neale Head Office
Medium Density Developments under $10Million
Compass Housing Wickham
Public Buildings $3Million– $6Million
The Glen Centre for Women
Commercial SafeWork Excellence in Work Health and Safety Award
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Aaron Laksa
2021 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Public Buildings over $10Million
Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie – Stage 1
Public Buildings $1Million –$5Million
St Philip's Christian College, Gosford – DALE
Best use of masonry
The Mutual Bank Head Office Development
2021 Master Builders Association of NSW - Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards
Best commercial project $3Million – $4Million
Dubbo Courthouse Extension
Great Place to Work Australia
#17 Best Workplaces in Australia (100–999 employees)
2020 University of Newcastle - Employability Excellence Awards
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Hall of Fame Award
2020 Cadet of the Year
Emily Spurway
2020 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Industrial Buildings
RAIR Ambulance Station Hamlyn Terrace
Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Museum Precinct Public Domain Development
2020 Apprentice of the Year
Chad Petersen
2020 NSW Training Awards – Central Coast Regional Awards
2020 Apprentice of the Year
Brady Casey
2019 Master Builders Association Australia
2019 National Apprentice of the Year
Brady Casey
2019 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects $5Million–$10Million
San Clemente High School, Mayfield
Public Buildings $3Million–$7Million
St Philip's Christian College, Cessnock Activate Centre
Public Buildings $3Million and under
EDSACC Grandstand, Bateau Bay
Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments $2Million–$5Million & Restoration of a Historic Building
St Philip's Christian College, Waratah
Industrial Buildings
Newcastle Light Rail Depot and Stops
Aged Care Medium Density Developments & Best Use of Bricks
Regis Aged Care, Elermore Vale
2019 Master Builders Association – New South Wales
2019 Apprentice of the Year
Brady Casey
2019 University of Newcastle – Student Engagement Awards
2019 Cadet of the Year
Jack Stonestreet
2019 NSW Training Awards – Central Coast Division
2019 Apprentice of the Year
Nelson Florimo
2018 Australian Training Awards
2018 Australian Medium Employer of the Year
2018 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Best Public Building $6Million–$12Million
St Bede's Catholic College, Chisholm
Efficient Use of Water
Tuggerah Regional Sporting & Recreational Complex
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Nelson Florimo
2018 NSW Training Awards
2018 Medium Employer of the Year
2018 University of Newcastle - Student Engagement Awards
Most Valued Partner
2018 Central Coast Training Awards
Apprentice of the Year
Mitchell Earl
2017 Master Builders Association – National
MBA National Apprentice of the Year 2017
Mitchell Earl
TAFE NSW & Master Builders Association – Central Coast Division
President’s Award 2017
Nelson Florimo
Statement of Excellence 2017 – Cert III in Carpentry, Stage 3
Nelson Florimo
2017 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Builder of the Year 2017
Public Buildings $6Million–$12Million
Maitland Sportsground
Interior and Shop Fitouts over $500,000
Reliance Medical Practice, North Wyong
Aged Care/Medium Density Developments
Opal Aged Care Mt Hutton
Best Use of Bricks
Housden Building Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College
Women in Building Recognition award
Nicole Redmond
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Mitchell Earl
2016 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Builder of the Year 2016
Commercial Projects over $10Million
Mariners Centre of Excellence
Public Buildings $6Million–$12Million
Wyong Art House
Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments over $5Million
BaptistCare Orana Centre
Aged Care Medium Density
Opal Rutherford
2016 NSW State Training Awards – Central Coast
Apprentice of the year 2016
Jarrad Page
2015 Master Builders Association – National
MBA National Apprentice of the Year 2015
Jarrad Page
2015 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments over $2Million
Newcastle Private Hospital
MBA Newcastle Apprentice of the Year 2015
Jarrad Page
2014 WorldSkills Australia National Competition
Gold Medal National Winner – Carpentry
Peter Ives
2014 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Interior & Shop Fitouts over $600,000
Southern Cross Austereo Central Coast Studios
2013 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments under $1.5Million
Pokolbin Estate Cellar Door Rebuild
Commercial Apprentice of the Year – National Finalist
Peter Ives
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Peter Ives
2013 NSW Training Awards – Central Coast
Central Coast Region Trainee of the Year
Sarah Clancy
2012–2013 TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute – Central Coast
Course Excellence – Cert IV in Building
Brad Hawksford
Course Excellence – Stage 2 Building & Construction
Jarrad Page
2012 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Apartment Developments
Tingira Heights
Public Buildings $5Million–$10Million (Merit Award)
Merewether Surf House
Industrial Building $2Million–$5Million
Ausgrid Charlestown
Extensions, Renovations & Refurbishments $2Million–$5Million
Holy Family Primary School
2012 TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute – Central Coast
Course Excellence – Stage 1 Building & Construction
Jarrad Page
2011 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Builder of the Year
Scenic Lodge
Commercial Projects $10Million–$20Million
Scenic Lodge
Public Buildings $5Million–$10Million
Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School
Aged Care/Medium Density Developments over $5Million
Hamlyn Terrace Aged Care
Public Buildings $2Million–$5Million
Cameron Park
Commercial Projects $1.5Million–$3Million
Hunter Wetlands
Interior & Shop Fitouts under $500,000
John Hunter Hospital – Emergency Department
2011 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards
Small to Medium Business of the Year
2011 TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute – Central Coast
Excellence Award for achievement – Stage 2 Building & Construction
Peter Ives
2010 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Extensions, Renovating and Refurbishments over $2Million
Central Coast Grammar School Library
2010 Gosford Rotary Club
Apprentice of the Year
Peter Ives
2010 TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute – Central Coast
Excellence Award for achievement – Stage 1 Building & Construction
Peter Ives
2009 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments over $2Million
Cessnock Community Performing Arts Centre
2009 Youth Connections – Central Coast
Employer of the Year – Construction
2008 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects over $20Million
Avondale Retirement Village
Interior and Shop Fitouts $500,000–$1Million
John Hunter Hospital Paediatric Oncology Day Unit
Commercial Apprentice of the Year
Michael Thompson
2007 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Aged Care Developments over $10Million
Calvary Retirement Community
Commercial Projects $5Million–$10Million
Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School
Commercial Projects $500,000–$1Million
St David's Presbyterian Church
2006 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Lifestyle Developments Aged Care Developments $5Million–$10Million
Tinonee Gardens
2006 Vocational & Training Awards – Central Coast
VET Employer of the Year – Construction
2005 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Aged Care Developments over $10Million
Warnervale Gardens
Civil Engineering Industrial and Infrastructure Project under $10Million
RSPCA Shelter Rutherford
2004 Master Builders Association Excellence in Building Awards – NSW
Merit Educational Building $5Million–$15Million
Mater Maria Catholic College Warriewood
2004 Master Builders Association of NSW – Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards
Commercial Projects $5Million–$10Million
Star of the Sea School and Church
Commercial Projects under $2Million
Kincumber Library
Excellence in Central Coast Housing and Commercial
Star of the Sea School & Church