ACFA 2021 Awards – Furniture, Commercial and Apprentice categories

The ACFA 2021 Industry Awards were held last Friday at a fabulous face-to-face event at Dockside, Darling Harbour to celebrate all the winners and finalists. Here is a full wrap up of all the furniture, commercial and apprentice winners:

 

2021 Best Commercial Project

Sponsored by New Age Veneers

Winner: VOS Construction & Joinery

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: Workmanship outstanding, with the use of recycled timber, sustainability perspective used to minimise the acoustic diffusion and sound wave reverberation while still maintaining a beautiful aesthetic feel. Amazing.

2021 Freestanding Furniture Award

Sponsored by ACFA

Winner: Indetail Pty Ltd

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: Judges were very impressed with the workman ship and mobility of the seating. This project demonstrated, innovation, functionality and creativity, all the meeting the clients brief providing opportunity for multifunctional event space incorporating a biophilic design.

2021 Best In-Built Furniture

Sponsored by New Age Veneers

Winner: Seaview Cabinets in conjunction with Shaynna Blaze

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: WOW, not seen before. Difficult decision for judges, as this category had very high-quality entries. The design, function and outstanding workmanship all met the clients brief for dual purpose usage. Judges are wondering when can they get their invite.

2021 Apprentice of the Year – Cabinetmaker

Sponsored by First Super

Winner: Kyle Mathews – Highline Joinery

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: Impressive cabinetmaking skills, very creative. Kyle fulfils the cabinetmaking awards entry category requirements by demonstrating exceptional skills in creative cabinet making, pride in his work and inspiration. Well done Kyle!

2021 Apprentice of the Year – Furniture

Sponsored by First Super

Winner: Matthew Smith – Thylacine Exhibition Design

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: The judges were very impressed with Matthew’s demonstration of skill, teamwork and problem solving and outstanding workmanship.

2021 Workplace Champion of the Year

Sponsored by ACFA Training

Winner: Megan Kenny – VerdeLife Pty Ltd

ACFA 2021 AwardsJudges comments: Megan demonstrated meticulous business management, communication skills, initiative, attention to details, and so much more. Her broad range of skills and contribution to the business, goes above and beyond

For more information visit https://www.acfa.net.au/2021-acfa-industry-awards