Recognising NZ's finest painting and decorating work
Industry Awards
Each year, Master Painters NZ recognises the best painters and decorators in the country across a range of categories. Winning a Master Painters award is the highest recognition in the NZ painting trade.
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What's included
In the detail.
Residential categories (exterior, interior, character, contemporary, wallcoverings)
Commercial categories (new, rework, multi-dwelling, wallcoverings)
Dulux Protective Coatings and Industrial
Porters Decorative Specialty Paint Effects
Dryden Woodcare Award
Community Award
Master Painter of the Year
Why it pays off
What you actually get.
- Industry recognition for quality craftsmanship
- Marketing advantage for winning members
- Benchmark for professional excellence
- Peer-judged by industry experts
How it works
Step by step.
- 01
Members submit completed projects
- 02
Projects reviewed by field team
- 03
Winners announced at annual conference
- 04
Award winners featured on our website
Questions
Good to know.
Who won the 2025 Master Painter of the Year?
RMR Decorators Limited was named 2025 Master Painter of the Year and 2025 Residential Painter of the Year.
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