Master Joiner Awards

REGISTERED MASTER JOINERS

25 June 2011

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MASTER JOINER AWARDS

The 2011 winning entries in the annual Master Joiner Awards have been announced this evening at the Master Joiner Awards Dinner at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside Hotel in
Rotorua.

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:
“The large numbers of entries received have been very satisfying, 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.”

“The high levels of skills, knowledge and innovation the Joinery trade offers, have been well showcased, not to mention the personal satisfaction that has been gained.”

Best Regional Awards:

Auckland Total Timba Joinery Ltd, Auckland

Waikato / Bay Of Plenty. Stu Martin Joinery, Taupo

Hawke’s Bay/Poverty Bay. Garry Nugent Joinery, Napier

Taranaki. Rhys Powell Joinery, New Plymouth

Central Unique Timber Joinery, Palmerston North

Canterbury Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery, Christchurch

Waitaki Barrett Joinery, Timaru

Otago Southwards Wood Solutions, Dunedin

Best Use of Imported Timber Rob O’Keeffe Joinery Ltd, Wanganui

Best Speciality, Stairs, Bar/Counter, Fitment
Unique Timber Joinery, Palmerston North

Best Door or Window Total Timba Joinery Ltd, Auckland

Best Kitchen under $15,000 Firman Joinery Ltd, Oamaru

Best Kitchen Modern Age Kitchens & Joinery, Christchurch

Best Kitchen Design Barrett Joinery, Timaru

SUPREME AWARD Total Timba Joinery Ltd, Auckland
(Sponsored by Carters Joinery Supplies)

MASTER JOINERS APPRENTICE AWARDS



Also announced at the Awards Dinner were the winners in the 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. Prizes are awarded in the 0 – 4000 hours and 4001- 8000 apprenticeship hours categories.

Best Fitment 0 – 4,000 hours Shane Thompson, Mastercraft Kitchens, Tauranga

Best Fitment 4,001 – 8,000 hours Wade DeClifford, Lloyds Joinery, Invercargill

Best Timber Project 0 – 4,000 hours Ben Carter, Wackrow’s Joinery, Cambridge

Best Timber Project 4,001 – 8,000 hours
Courtney La Trobe, Papakura Joinery, Auckland

Highest Judged for Workmanship and Skill
Courtney La Trobe, Papakura Joinery, Auckland

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.
Andrew Molyneux, Papakura Joinery, Auckland

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