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At the Building Institute Aotearoa 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.
| 2 April 2025 | Award entries OPEN |
| 9 May 2025 | Award entries CLOSE |
| June 2025 | Tickets go on sale for Awards Ceremony |
| 25 June 2025 | Finalists announced |
| 8 August 2025 | Awards Ceremony in Pōneke | Wellington |
6:00pm – 11:00pm, Friday 8 August 2025
Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, 50 Cable Street, Pōneke | Wellington
Tickets will go on sale for the awards ceremony in June
Accommodation
Special rates are available for conference participants at several hotels in Pōneke | Wellington. Find out more here.
Eligibility
Cost
Building Institute Aotearoa members can enter the Awards for FREE.
The entry cost for non-members is $350 + GST, with the following exceptions:
Completing a nomination form
Before you start your application download the Entry Form requirements document - we suggest reading through and putting together your application in a word document before transferring it to the online nomination form.
| 1. | Resene Next Gen Award (Find out more about this Award) |
| 2. | Emerging Leader Award |
| 3. | Health, Safety and Wellbeing | Wairuatanga |
| 4. | Collaboration | Kotahitanga |
| 5. | Consultants | Matanga |
| 6. | Innovation | Auaha |
| 7. | Digital Technology | Matihiko |
| 8. | Site Manager of the Year (NEW in 2025) |
| 9. | Under $10 Million Project Award |
| 10. | $10-$25 Million Project Award |
| 11. | $25-$50 Million Project Award |
| 12. | Over $50 Million Project Award |
| 13. | Supreme | Teitei Award (will be chosen from category winners) |
Find out more about the Award categories and which one might fit you best.
| 1. | Excellence in technical fundamentals | Kairangi |
| 2. | Diversity + Inclusion | Kanorau |
| 3. | Collaboration | Mahi tahi |
| 4. | Health + Wellbeing | Wairuatanga |
| 5. | Generosity, Respect + Care for others | Manaakitanga |
| 6. | Lifelong Learning | Mōhiotanga |
| 7. | Mentoring | Kaiārahi |
| 8. | Leadership | Hautūtanga |
| 9. | Future-focused | Ā mua |
Find out more about the Judging process.
The Institute has been delivering a popular and respected awards programme since 1994. The 2025 Building People Awards will be the 32nd 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.
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.
The 2024 winners were celebrated on 30 August at the Awards evening. Take a look at the full list of winners and other placeholders and their citations. Check out photos from the Awards evening.
Natasha Possenniskie is the Convener of Judging of the Awards in 2025. 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.
For any questions about the awards get in touch with us at hello@buildinginstitute.nz
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