Big River’s Craig Dorward with Georgia Bone with the Andrew Bone TABMA Member of the Year award
The Big River Group has been named TABMA’s Andrew Bone Member of the Year at a dinner in Sydney. This was the first time the industry has come together for these awards since 2019. Source: Timberbiz
The TABMA NSW Awards recognise outstanding businesses in the NSW timber industry as well as individuals who are excelling in their work. There were also four national categories announced including Andrew Bone TABMA Member of the Year, TABMA Host Employer of the Year, Student of the Year and Trainee/Apprentice of the Year.
This year is also the first year for the Safety Culture Award and The REAL Difference Award, the awards recognising businesses and people who make positive contributions to the industry.
TABMA Australia CEO, David Little said it was great to have the industry together again celebrating the outstanding achievements by organisations and individuals.
“These awards are highly important as they give recognition to those who are working hard to improve industry standards, deliver high quality products and contribute to enhancing our positive industry reputation,” he said.
“Congratulations to all the finalists for their efforts and contributions to the industry and of course to our winners.
“It is clear there is no shortage of talent in the timber and building materials industry, so we look forward to continuing to recognise and celebrate your efforts,” Mr Little said.
2022 TABMA NSW Award winners:
Williams Group Australia general manager Lyndon Poirrier – winner of the Host Employer of the Year award – with TABMA Australia CEO, David Little
National Awards:
- The Andrew Bone TABMA Member of the Year: Big River Group
- Host Employer of the Year: Williams Group Australia (Australia wide)
- Student of the Year: Isaac Griffin, Dahlsens Building Centres (Ulladulla, NSW)
- Trainee/Apprentice of the Year: Gus Leckie, Advanced Truss Systems (Morningside, QLD)
Student of the Year Isaac Griffin from Dahlsens Building Centres with TABMA Australia CEO, David Little
Trainee/Apprentice of the Year Gus Leckie from Advanced Truss Systems with Sanja Buncic from Apprenticeship Support Australia
NSW Awards:
- Safety Culture Award: NHS (Newcastle, NSW)
- Best Timber Merchant: Swadlings Timber & Hardware (St Peters, NSW)
- Best Building Materials Centre: United Building Products Trade Centre (Albion Park Rail, NSW)
- Best Timber Frame & Truss Operation: Northwest Frames & Trusses (Taminda, NSW)
- Best Timber Manufacturing Operation: Ultraflex Architectural Linings (Condell Park, NSW)
- Best Timber Wholesaler: Meyer Timber (Penrith, NSW)
- Best Timber Wholesale Sales Representative: Ryan Govier, ITI Australia (Sydney, NSW)
- The REAL Difference Award: Peter Dewsbury, Hudsons Building Supplies (Sydney, NSW)
