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Major awards
- Apprentice of the Year – Chelsea Hayward from Golden West Apprenticeships
- Rising Star – Nelson Janke from Janke Constructions Pty Ltd
- Women in Building – Sue Baldwin from Palmlake Works Pty Ltd
- David Turton Memorial Award – Darren Buckley from DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd
- President's Award – Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland for Sander House (Kleinton)
- Project of the Year – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- House of the Year – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
Specialty awards
- Best Residential Bathroom – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Johnson House (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Kitchen – Weston Kitchens & Bathrooms Pty Ltd for Carlton House (Toowoomba)
- Best Residential Swimming Pool – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
Housing awards
- Display Home $251,000 – $350,000 – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Essence Display Home (Cotswold Hills)
- Display Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Venchris Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Drysdale Platinum Homes for Ebony (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home up to $250,000 – Venchris Constructions Pty Ltd T/A Drysdale Platinum Homes for Carissa (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $251,000 – $350,000 –Swish Design & Construct Pty Ltd T/A Swish Homes Queensland for Sander House (Kleinton)
- Individual Home $351,000 – $450,000 – Lavish Constructions Pty Ltd for Sienna House (Glenvale)
- Individual Home $451,000 – $550,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Biddeston (Biddeston)
- Individual Home $551,000 – $650,000 – BBC Qld Pty Ltd for Hi-Winds House (Blue Mt Heights)
- Individual Home $651,000 – $750,000 – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Johnson House (Toowoomba)
- Individual Home $751,000 – $950,000 – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Archer House (Preston)
- Individual Home $1.26 million – $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Bogong Court (Highfields)
- Individual Home over $2 million – Downs Designer Homes Pty Ltd for Kara View Court (Rangeville)
- Best Use of Sloping Sites – NJP Carpentry Pty Ltd T/A Titanium Homes for Mockridge (Kearneys Spring)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project up to $275,000 – Akt Builders Pty Ltd T/A Performance Building Group for Performance Building Group (Rangeville)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $276,000 – $575,000 – Urbane Build Pty Ltd for Cavell Street (East Toowoomba)
- Home Renovation/Remodelling Project $576,000 – $1 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Mary Street (East Toowoomba)
- Medium Density up to 3 Storeys – 2 to 5 Dwellings – DJ Buckley Builders Pty Ltd T/A D.S. & B. Joinery for Curtis Street (East Toowoomba)
- Medium Density up to 3 storeys – over 5 Dwellings – Janke Constructions Pty Ltd for Arthur Street (East Toowoomba)
- Lifestyle Housing for High Care Needs, Disabled and Seniors Award – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes Toowoomba for Blair Lifestyle Home (East Toowoomba)
- Excellence in Sustainable Living – Winzim Investments Pty Ltd T/A Mark Winter Constructions for Baines House (Rockmount)
- Residential Trade Contractor of the Year – Southern Stars Air Conditioning Pty Ltd T/A Southern Stars Air Conditioning and Electrical for Srivastava Residence (Toowoomba)
Construction awards
- Health Facilities up to $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Michael’s Rehabilitation Ward, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba (Toowoomba City)
- Health Facilities over $20 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Education Facilities up to $10 million – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for Highfields Gardens Childcare Centre (Highfields)
- Sporting Facilities – Palmlake Works Pty Ltd for Pinnacle Country Club (Cranley)
- Community Service Facilities – Betros Constructions Pty Ltd for Charley's Place (Toowoomba)
- Retail Facilities up to $5 million – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for Highfields 7-Eleven (Highfields)
- Retail Facilities over $5 million – Mainbrace Constructions (QLD) Pty Limited for Home Co Toowoomba (Kearney Springs)
- Tourism and Leisure Facilities up to $10 million – Ruby Developments Pty Ltd for Living Gems Toowoomba - Country Club (Glenvale)
- Commercial Building up to $5 million – Valdal Projects Pty Ltd for Oakvale Childcare (Glenvale)
- Commercial Building $5 million – $50 million for Tomkins Commercial & Industrial Builders Pty Ltd for University of Queensland JK Murray Library (Gatton)
- Industrial Building over $5 million – Badge Constructions (Qld) Pty Ltd for Darwalla Hatchery (Allora)
- Community Accommodation for Aged Care and Nursing Homes – Paynters Pty Ltd for Carramar Aged Care (Stanthorpe)
- Refurbishment/Renovation up to $750,000 – Askonstructions Pty Ltd T/A Hotondo Homes for Toowoomba Hotondo Homes Toowoomba - Office & Showroom (North Toowoomba)
- Refurbishment/Renovation over $750,000 – FK Gardner and Sons Pty Ltd for Kingaroy Courthouse (Kingaroy)
- Excellence in Energy Efficiency and Environmental Management – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety – J Hutchinson Pty Ltd T/A Hutchinson Builders for St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Refurbishment (Toowoomba City)
- Commercial Trade Contractor of the Year – PCP Solutions Pty Ltd (Toowoomba City)
- Best Heritage Listed Renovation – Northbuild Construction Qld Pty Ltd for City Hall Annex & Auditorium (Toowoomba)
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