Celebrating Building Excellence in the Southern Regions and showcasing local craftsmanship, expertise and excellence whilst contributing to a vibrant regional building industry.
The awards cover thre Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven and Snowy Mountain regions.
View the 2025 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Award Photos here.
2026 entries to open; date to be confirmed.
Who can enter?
The Master Builders Association invites nominations from MBA members and non-members who reside in or have completed a project in these regions. All types of projects may enter the Awards; quality small renovations to eye catching large commercial projects are encouraged to nominate.
Individual awards are also presented at the gala evening, recognising the special contributions of Apprentices, Women in Building, Subcontractors, and Young Builders within the industry.
When do entries open?
2026 entries open date to be confirmed.
How do I enter?
All entries are required to be submitted and managed via our online AwardsForce Platform.
To successfully submit your entry, you are required to do the following:
1. Register an account with Award Force.
Please click here.
2. Please select 2026 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards and start your entry (you can save it as 'In progress').
3. Submit your entry no later than the closing date.
Please contact the Regional Awards & Events Team for any assistance.
The minimal time and effort to complete an award entry is easily outweighed by the benefits of winning. The marketing exposure and branding opportunities are endless.
When are the 2026 winners announced?
The black tie Gala Awards Night, date and location, to be confirmed.
The event is the regions premier industry night of nights. Featuring an amazing array of superb creations in both the commercial and residential sectors by the best builders in the region.
For any enquiries, please contact Andrea and Rebeccah in the events team at southern.awards@mbansw.asn.au
2025 Southern Regions Excellence in Building Awards Proudly sponsored by:

2024 Excellence in Building Awards
View Past Winners
2025 Major Winners:
2025 Apprentice of the Year Award | Harry Marten
2025 Women in Building Award | Amelia Alliston
2025 Young Building of the Year | Beau Hampton
2025 Subcontractor of the Year | BSpoke Cabinet Making & Joinery
2025 Commercial Builder of the Year | Zauner Construction Pty Limited
2025 Residential Builder of the Year | Lime Building Group
2024 Major Winners:
2024 Apprentice of the Year Award | Ben Byron
2024 Young Building of the Year | Scott Bignold
2024 Subcontractor of the Year | B.W Tile
2024 Commercial Builder of the Year | Monarch Building Solutions
2024 Residential Builder of the Year | Arthouse Projects Pty Ltd
All 2024 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of September.
2023 Major Winners:
2023 Apprentice of the Year Award | Kyran Hoyland
2023 Young Building of the Year | Joel Russell
2023 Subcontractor of the Year | Infinite Plumbing Solutions and Excavations
2023 Commercial Builder of the Year | Richard Crookes Constructions
2023 Residential Builder of the Year | PM White Building
All 2023 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of August.
2022 Major Winners:
2022 Women in Building Award | Alicia Bostock
2022 Apprentice of the Year Award | Max Gartshore
2022 Young Building of the Year | Mitchell Hogan
2022 Subcontractor of the Year | Uprising Concrete Constructions
2022 Commercial Builder of the Year | Zauner Construction Pty Ltd
2022 Residential Builder of the Year | Icon Projects
All 2022 winners and entrants will be available digitally at the end of November.
2021 Major Winners:
2021 Women In Building Award | Kay Bylund
2021 Apprentice of the Year | Wilson Windsor
2021 Young Builder of the Year | Cameron Marshall
2021 SafeWork Excellence In Work Health & Safety Award - Commercial | Project Coordination (Australia) Pty Ltd
2021 Subcontractor of the Year | Lamonts Concrete & Stone Polishing
2021 Residential Builder of the Year | Marshall Building Company Pty Ltd
2021 Commercial Builder of the Year | Mammoth Projects