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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.

We are accepting nominations for the 2024 NZ Building People Awards between 17 April - 29 May 2024. 

Find out more about the awards and nominate someone today. 

Key Dates

How to enter

Nominations are open from 17 April - 29 May 2024

You'll need to get a few things ready to make the application process as simple as possible.

Download the info pack outlining what you'll need to complete the nomination. 

Enter here

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 

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

Judging Criteria  

Awards Ceremony

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

Tickets will be available to purchase from June 2024

Accommodation

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

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

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