NZ Building People Awards

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At the NZ Institute of Building we are all about people. Our awards celebrate people in the building and construction industry doing great things. We recognise people at all stages, places and scales – from our inspiring Next Gen already making a difference to those working in major projects on site and behind the scenes.

 

Check out photos from the Awards evening.

 

2024 Winners

 The winners were celebrated on 30 August at the Awards evening. Take a look at the full list of winners and other placeholders and their citations. 

2024 Finalists

Congratulations to our 2024 finalists! See the full list of finalists here.

 

Key Dates

17 April 2024 Award entries OPEN
7 June 2024 Extension - Award entries CLOSE
7 June 2024 Tickets go on sale for Awards Ceremony
July 2024 Finalists announced
30 August 2024 Awards Ceremony in Tāmaki | Auckland

 

Awards Ceremony

6:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday 30 August 2024
Viaduct Events Centre, Tāmaki | Auckland

Tickets are SOLD OUT for this event. 

 

Accommodation

Special rates are available for conference participants at several hotels in Tāmaki | Auckland. Find out more here. 

 

How to enter

Nominations have now closed for 2024.

Dates for your 2025 diary: 

  • Nominations open 17 April 2025
  • Nominations Close 29 May 2025
  • NZ Building People Awards Gala dinner - PŌNEKE | WELLINGTON - Friday 8 August 2025

 

Eligibility

  • Nominees do not have to be members of the NZ Institute of Building to enter.
  • Nominees need to be based in New Zealand and legally allowed to work here,
  • The project used by a nominee to demonstrate their performance must be located in New Zealand, and to have been practically completed (the issuing of a CCC is not a prerequisite) during the period 1 January 2023 to 29 May 2024.

Cost 

NZ Institute of Building members can enter the Awards for FREE.

The entry cost for non-members is $350 + GST, with the following exceptions:

  • Entry is free to a team (i.e. Collaboration category) where at least one team member is an Institute member;
  • Entry is free to a nominee entering the ‘Consultants Award’ category who are members of: NZIA, Engineering NZ, or NZIQS;
  • Entry is free to a nominee entering the ‘Innovation Award’ category who are members of: NZGBC and OffsiteNZ;
  • For Next Gen Awards - entry is only for Next Gen members - becoming a Next gen member is free and easy.

 

Categories 

1. Resene Next Gen Award (Find out more about this Award)
2. Emerging Leader Award
3. Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Wairuatanga
4. Collaboration | Kotahitanga
5. Consultants | Matanga
6. Innovation | Auaha
7. Digital Technology | Matihiko
8. Under $10 Million Project Award
9. $10-$25 Million Project Award
10. $25-$50 Million Project Award
11. Over $50 Million Project Award
12. Supreme | Teitei Award (will be chosen from category winners)

 

Find out more about the Award categories and which one might fit you best.  

 

Judging Criteria  

1. Diversity + Inclusion | Kanorau
2. Collaboration | Mahi tahi
3. Health + Wellbeing | Wairuatanga
4. Generosity, Respect + Care for others | Manaakitanga
5. Lifelong Learning | Mōhiotanga
6. Mentoring | Kaiārahi
7. Excellence in technical fundamentals | Kairangi
8. Respected by others | Kauanuanu
9. Leadership | Hautūtanga
10. Future-focused | Ā mua

 

Find out more about the Judging process. 

 

 

 

About the Awards

The Institute of Building has been delivering a popular and respected awards programme since 1994. The 2024 NZ Building People Awards will be the 31st awards.

Over the years the name, categories and judging criteria have shifted to continue to reflect the changing environment. What hasn't changed is the focus of celebrating excellent people in the construction industry. 

Read about the 2023 winners and runners up. 

The New Zealand Building People Awards are open to anyone in the building industry, and entries are judged by a panel of senior construction practitioners.


 

Natasha Possenniskie is the Convener of Judging of the Awards in 2024. Natasha is a passionate construction industry professional with extensive experience in New Zealand and abroad, spanning both public and private sectors. She is the Founding Director of Urban Outcomes Limited.

 

Contact us

For any questions about the awards get in touch with us at info@nziob.org.nz

 

Sponsors

 

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