The 2026 Timber and Hardware Industry Awards celebrate excellence across the timber and hardware sector in Australia. These awards recognise the dedication, innovation, and outstanding achievements of businesses, teams, and individuals who are shaping the future of our industry.

Events will be held in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Adelaide, bringing together industry leaders, rising stars, and passionate professionals to honour excellence and foster connections across the nation. Whether you’re celebrating a finalist, networking with peers, or sharing in the excitement, the 2026 Awards promise a showcase of talent, commitment, and industry pride.

Join us as we recognise the very best in timber and hardware across Australia.

Event 1
2026 Victoria & Tasmania Timber & Hardware Industry Awards

Celebrate excellence in the Victoria & Tasmania timber and hardware industry

Date: 15th May 2026
Location: Arts Centre Melbourne
RSVP: by 29th April 2026

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 20TH MARCH

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Event 2
2026 Queensland Timber & Hardware Industry Awards

Recognising the best in Queensland’s timber and hardware industry

Date: 18th July 2026
Location: Rydges South Bank
RSVP: by 30th June 2026

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 1ST MAY

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Event 3
2026 New South Wales & ACT Timber & Hardware Industry Awards

Honouring achievements in New South Wales and ACT timber and hardware sector

Date: 4th September 2026
Location: Doltone House Hyde Park
RSVP: 19th August

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Event 4
2026 South Australia & Western Australia Timber & Hardware Industry Awards

Celebrating excellence in South Australia, Western Australia and Northern Territory timber and hardware industry

Date: 30th October 2026
Location: National Wine Centre
RSVP: 14th October

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Award Categories

Trainee / Apprentice of the Year

Recognising the outstanding achievements of a trainee or apprentice in the timber and hardware industry.

Student of the Year

Celebrates a student demonstrating exceptional dedication and progress in their industry studies.

Host Employer of the Year

Awarded to an employer providing exemplary support and training opportunities to apprentices and trainees.

Outstanding Employee Award

Recognising a person making a significant impact behind the scenes in the industry.

Safety Champion Award

Celebrates individuals or teams demonstrating outstanding commitment to workplace health and safety.

Trade Store of the Year

Acknowledges a trade store excelling in customer service, range, and industry contribution.

Retail Store of the Year – Under 2500sqm

Recognises smaller retail stores providing excellent service, product range, and community engagement.

Retail Store of the Year – Over 2500sqm

Awarded to large retail stores excelling in customer experience, operational efficiency, and industry contribution.

Best Off-site Manufacturing (Timber)

Celebrates innovation, quality, and efficiency in off-site timber manufacturing.

30+ Years Industry Service

Honours individuals with more than 30 years of dedicated service to the timber and hardware industry.

Building Materials Supplier of the Year

Awarded to a building materials supplier delivering exceptional products, service, and industry support.

Timber Supplier of the Year

Recognises a timber supplier demonstrating excellence in product quality, service, and industry contribution.

Hardware Supplier of the Year (includes garden & outdoor)

Celebrates a hardware supplier excelling in customer service, range, and industry impact.

Supplier Sales Representative of the Year – Timber

Honours a sales representative demonstrating outstanding service and performance in timber sales.

Supplier Sales Representative of the Year – Hardware

Recognises a hardware sales representative achieving exceptional results and customer satisfaction.

Supplier Sales Representative of the Year – Building Materials

Awarded to a sales representative excelling in building materials sales and industry knowledge.

Industry Icon

Celebrates an individual whose career and contributions have made a lasting impact on the industry.

Workplace Equity Award

Recognises organisations promoting fairness, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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