Building People Awards 2026

Congratulations to our 2026 winners!

What a night! The 2026 Building People Awards brought together our industry to celebrate the people, projects and achievements shaping Aotearoa’s building and construction sector.

Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate. We’re proud to recognise the incredible talent, dedication and contribution across our industry. See the full list of winners here.

View the photos from the 2026 Building People Awards here.

About the Awards

The Institute has been delivering a popular and respected awards programme since 1994. The 2026 Building People Awards will be the 33rd 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.

Natasha Possenniskie is the Convener of Judging of the Awards in 2026. 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.