21/07/2026
Queensland’s timber and hardware industry’s best have been crowned!
More than 300 industry professionals gathered at Rydges South Bank, Brisbane, on Saturday night for the 2026 NTHA Queensland Timber & Hardware Industry Awards — celebrating the people and businesses driving excellence across the sector.
From outstanding retailers, suppliers and manufacturers to inspiring apprentices, trainees and industry champions, the awards recognised the talent, dedication and innovation shaping Queensland’s timber and hardware future.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
🏆 NTHA Trainee/Apprentice of the Year - Zane Williams – GCD Architectural
🏆 NTHA Host Employer of the Year - Tri Tech Refrigeration QLD
🏆 NTHA Student of the Year - Kai Jefferson – Versace Timbers
🏆 Safety Champion - John Krog – Williams Group Australia
🏆 Outstanding Employee Award - Yvonne Bosworth – Canegrowers Ingham Mitre10
🏆 Industry Icon - John Schwabe, Managing Director of Megabeam
🏆 30+ Years Industry Service - Jenni Day and Debbie Payne
🏆 Supplier Sales Representative of the Year (Timber) - Jai Deverell (SmartFrame by Tilling)
🏆 Supplier Sales Representative of the Year (Hardware) - Mark Daly (Advansa)
🏆 Retail Store of the Year Under 2500sqm - Paddington Hardware
🏆 Retail Store of the Year Over 2500sqm - Sunshine Mitre 10 (Gympie)
🏆 Supplier of the Year – Building Materials - James Hardie
🏆 Supplier of the Year – Retail - Dulux
🏆 Supplier of the Year – Timber - Hyne Timber
🏆 Best Off-Site Manufacturing Award - CQ Building Supplies (Maryborough)
🏆 Trade Store of the Year - Bretts Trade (Chermside)
The evening also celebrated NTHA’s newest graduates, recognising apprentices and trainees who have successfully completed nationally recognised qualifications.
A huge thank you to our sponsors for helping make this celebration possible and for supporting the continued growth of our industry.
National Platinum Sponsor: ITI Australia (Also NTHA Partner)
National Silver Sponsors: Total Tools and Hardware Group (TTHG), Big River Group (Also NTHA Partner)
Bronze Sponsors: HBT National Buying Group & ForestWorks
National Category Partners: Sage Insurance, NCI, First Super, Sympac Solutions
Trainee/Apprentice of the Year Award Sponsor: Apprenticeship Support Australia
Congratulations to all winners and finalists — your achievements are helping build the future of Queensland’s timber and hardware sector.