Source: Master Plumbers Gasfitters and Drainlayers
2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards – Full List of Winners
Huge congratulations to all the finalists and awards winners at the 2023 New Zealand Plumbing Awards on Friday 5 May at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.
2023 Plumbing World Scholarships
These are awarded to three Masterlink apprentices who have demonstrated diligence in their assignment completions, and maturity and personal growth over the past year. They are a true asset to their Masterlink Host business.
Each scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000 credit at their local Plumbing World branch.
WINNER: Andrew Smith – E G Glennie & Co Ltd, Wellington
WINNER: Emma de Salis – McBeth Plumbing and Gas, Taupo
OVERALL WINNER: Sebastian Sekene – Heron Plumbing, Auckland
2023 Training Leader of the Year
This award recognises an individual who has gone beyond the call of duty to help educate and support people entering the industry. The winner will have demonstrated a true commitment to young people entering the industry, and an understanding of efforts required in building knowledge and standards within the sector. He or she deserves to be recognised for hard work and dedication to strengthening the industry.
WINNER: Dave Henderson, Quix Commercial Ltd, Auckland
2023 Product of the Year
This award recognises the significant contribution to product development of a company or individual in the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry in the past year.
WINNER: K-Valve – MM Brands
2023 New Zealand Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer of the Year
This award recognises excellence in the trade skills of an individual Certifying Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer, who is a respected member of their trade and known for their leadership skills. The winner will have demonstrated ability in trade calculations; in the selection of materials appropriate to the specifications and design of their work; and in applying relevant documentation and regulatory compliance to their work.
WINNER: Darren Smith – Hutt Gas and Plumbing, Upper Hutt
2023 Outstanding Project of the Year
The award recognises an exceptional project that displays excellence and high levels of innovative plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying methods, the use of new materials or the innovative use of existing materials.
WINNER: Cyclone Response Showers – McBeth Plumbing and Gas, Taupo
2023 James Douglas Medallion
The prestigious James Douglas Medallion has been awarded each year since 1948. It recognises outstanding recently qualified tradespersons who have demonstrated hard work, commitment, and determination to achieve industry success. Young people are the lifeblood of our industry, and it is important we can attract and retain the best young people entering the workforce.
The overall James Douglas Medallion recipient will be chosen from these three finalists and will receive a $500 cash prize together with a Career Development Scholarship to the value of $2,500 from The Skills Organisation. This is a major prize designed to build the winner’s career progression.
PLUMBING FINALIST: Tyson Kihi – Advanced Plumbing HB Ltd, Hawkes Bay
GASFITTING FINALIST: Cameron Ryder – HiFlo Plumbing, Oamaru
DRAINLAYING FINALIST: Max Porter – Evergreen Plumbing Group Ltd, Hawera
WINNER: Tyson Kihi – Advanced Plumbing HB Ltd, Hawkes Bay
2023 Jackson Women in Plumbing
This award recognises a woman who has made an outstanding contribution to the plumbing, gasfitting or drainlaying industry.
WINNER: Mandy Burgess – Devine Plumbing, Napier
2023 Graeme Victor Smith Contribution to the Industry
This award is presented in recognition of values important to Graeme Smith’s career and personal involvement in the industry. It recognises commitment to Master Plumbers, to the industry, to running a successful business and to developing young and future plumbers.
WINNER: Julena Phillips – J T Carter Plumbing, Hamilton
2023 Business Partner of the Year
This award recognises a Master Plumbers business partner who is commitment to Master Plumbers as well as contributes and supports the success of the plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying industry.
WINNER: Rinnai New Zealand
2023 Kava Cup
This award is intended to encourage goodwill between Branches/Associations and their local communities, and to foster friendly inter-Branch/ Association rivalry. The nominated Branch/Association must have completed a special project or act of goodwill to the benefit of their community.
WINNER: Christchurch Charity Hospital – Master Plumbers Canterbury Association
2023 Master Plumber of the Year
This award recognises a Master Plumbers member that can clearly demonstrate its business acumen and drive for success. The recipient will exemplify the highest levels of professionalism and service.
WINNER: Devine Plumbing, Napier
Winners will not know they have won until it is announced at tonight’s awards.
Master Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers NZ Inc (Master Plumbers) is the national membership organisation for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying businesses, with 18 regional Associations and Branches across New Zealand. Companies go through a Quality Assurance programme in order to become a member. We provide members with a wide range of resources and training opportunities to support them in staying up with the latest technologies, products and compliance requirements. We advocate on behalf of our members and our industry.
Masterlink, a group training scheme owned by Master Plumbers, provides managed mentored apprenticeships across New Zealand, with Regional Managers supporting the apprentices and the businesses who host them during their training.
NZ Plumber is the award-winning, bi-monthly magazine for New Zealand’s plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers. It is owned by Master Plumbers.
