The 2016 HIA Colorbond Steel Perth Housing Awards
Created by ESP Events, the evening had a British theme defined by legendary rock 'n' roll music from the 60's - think The Roling Stones, The Beatles, The Who et al - union jacks and even an old red phone booth on stage.
From 6:30pm around 700 people from Perth's new homes sector enjoyed pre-dinner drinks overlooking the brand new Elizabeth Quay, the city and the Swan River. In an impressive room with all attention on the stage and wonderful, huge-screen audio visuals, the crowd welcomed back humorous hosts Peter Rowsthorn and Russell Woolf and the pair kicked the evening straight off.
This awards was the final one for outgoing HIA President Dean O'Rourke who has served two consecutive terms in what is a demanding position, central to the HIA and the building sector in Western Australia. Dean's committment and dedication to the industry was acknowledged by his peers and colleagues from HIA National President Ross Lang, HIA Regional Executive Director WA John Gelavis and Dale Alcock himself.
Congratulations and thanks go out to Dean and his family from newhomesguide.com.au on a difficult job, exceptionally done, for four years.
Dale Alocock took to the stage to accept the HIA Ron Seares Citation Award. This rare award, last given in 2004, acknowledges outstanding and sustained contributions to furthering the new home and building sector in Australia. No one could debate Dale as the worthiest of winners and the decision produced thunderous applause and cheers from the entire room.
"It was fantastic to see Dale acknowledged with this prestigious award. I felt priveleged to be there on the night, not only to see Dale and hear him speak, but also witness the outpouring of gratitude the industry showed to Dale and Dean O'Rourke. Both exceptional stories in their own right."
- Troy McGuinness, Director, newhomesguide.com.au
The presentation was acoompanied by a poignant and humorous visual presentation that was a great reminder of Dale's amazing start at such a young age (hello mullets!), incredible achievements early on, and the longevity of his career and achievements.
Being nominated as a Finalist is a huge hnour and a great acheivement and we applaud all those builders and their teams who completed amazing homes in 2016, made Finalist in the awards and the Winners, who we list here in the major categories. Congratulations one and all.
Spadaccini Homes, Seaward Loop, Sorrento
Smart Homes for Living, Tectona Way, Halls Head
Macri Exclusive Homes, Peppering Way, Westminster
Gold Style Homes & Pulse Property Solutions, Elanora Street, Joondanna
Nulook Homes, Mullaloo Drive, Mullaloo
Mondo Exclusive Homes, Careniup Avenue, Gwelup
Macri Exclusive Homes, Lonsdale Street, Yokine
Ryan Cole, Moyle Place, Hillarys
Oswald Homes, Riley Road, Claremont
Cassari Group, Ormsby Terrace, San Remo
Spadaccini Homes, Margaret Street, Waterman's Bay
Giorgi Exclusive, Warton Street, Cottesloe
Spadaccini Homes, Seaward Loop, Sorrento
Spadaccini Homes, Seaward Loop, Sorrento
Aussie Living Homes, The Suite, Aniseed Road, Banjup
Smart Homes for Living, The Apex, Medici Way, Woodvale
Smart Homes for Living, The Delta, Morwell Loop, Baldivis
Content Living, The Adelphi, Medici Way, Woodvale
Summit Homes, Alkira, Wattleseed Avenue, Banjup
Dale Alcock Homes, Malay I, Vetter Road, Clarkson
Redink Homes, The Solstice, Egerton Drive, Aveley
Home Group WA, Washington Platinum, Aniseeed Road, Banjup
Webb & Brown-Neaves, The Penrith, Jackadder Way, Woodlands
Riverstone Custom Homes, Skypoint, Westmeath Street, North Fremantle
Summit Homes, Alkira, Wattleseed Avenue, Banjup