The 2025 Awards for Excellence, held at the beautiful Pullman on the Park, was a memorable celebration of the painting and decorating industry. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. It was fantastic to see business owners, painting teams, apprentices, suppliers, and families come together to recognise outstanding craftsmanship and achievement across the industry.
A huge congratulations to all winners, Apprentices of the Year, and to the Monarch Master Painter of the Year:
Merc Group Projects
And finally, thank you to our generous sponsors for helping make this event possible. Special thanks to our Major Event Sponsor, MGA Insurance Group, and to our valued sponsors: Monarch, Haymes Paint, Resene, CBUS Super, and Manlift Hire. Thank you to Dulux and Zinsser for donating door prizes. Your support plays a vital role in celebrating and recognising excellence within the painting and decorating industry.
10 Years
The Décor-Raters Pty Ltd
JCA Contracting Pty Ltd
Holmesglen Institute
SG & PH Coatings Pty Ltd
Parer Painting
Asset Painting Services
Inspiration Painting & Coating
15 Years
Greg Carey Painter & Decorator
Gollings Master Painters Pty Ltd
David Master Painter
The Gordon
20 Years
TasTAFE
25 Years
Ian McLoughlin Painting
MSD Painting Services Pty Ltd
Dearden’s Decorating Pty Ltd
Vincent Painting Pty Ltd
Strini Industries Pty Ltd
Semco Surfaces T/A Alternative Surfaces
Maiolo Bros
40 Years
F & D Zennaro
Hishon Bros Pty Ltd
45 Years
John Crawford Painting
60 Years
F & D Robb Painting Service Pty Ltd
Hammonds Paints Contracting Pty Ltd
Higgins Coatings
McElligotts (Vic) Pty Ltd
Programmed Property Services
Decorative Finishes – Commercial Prestigious Painting & Decorating Services
Decorative Finishes – Domestic Under $30,000 JD Painting Co
Decorative Finishes – Domestic Over $50,000 Merc Group Projects
Finishing Trades Under $30,000 Infinity Coatings
Finishing Trades Over $30,000 Infinity Coatings
Office Fit Out Vienna Paint Solutions
Heritage Restoration – Domestic Under $100,000 JD Painting Co
Heritage Restoration – Domestic Over $100,000 Vivid Coats
Heritage Restoration – Commercial Under $50,000 Bob de Groot Paint Service
Heritage Restoration – Commercial Over $50,000 Merc Group Projects
Heritage Restoration – Commercial Over $100,000 Higgins Coatings
Industrial Coatings under $30,000 Furlong Painting
New Commercial Under $100,000 MHP Painting and Maintenance
New Commercial Over $500,000 Painters Station
New Commercial Over $1,000,000 UBM Group
Repaint Commercial Under $30,000 Newline Painting
Repaint Commercial Under $100,000 L&A Petruccelli
Repaint Commercial Over $100,000 Higgins Coatings
New Domestic Under $30,000 SS Painting & Decorating
New Domestic Under $50,000 Patrick North Painting
New Domestic Over $50,000 Melbourne’s Painting and Decorating
New Domestic Over $100,000 McRyan Master Painters & Decorators
Repaint Domestic Under $20,000 Newline Painting
Repaint Domestic Under $30,000 Excellent Coatings
Repaint Domestic Over $30,000 Pelham Women at Work Painters
Repaint Domestic over $40,000 McRyan Master Painters & Decorators
1st Year
Winner – Rheannon Sharma
Runner up – Gemma Fox
2nd Year
Winner – Piers McKee
Runner up – Riley White
3rd Year
Winner – Esther McDonald
Runner up – Leni Gliponeo
Runner up – Tyler Lawson
4th Year
Winner – Callum Buckland
Runner up – Keegan Mew
Photography by Melissa Hobbs Business Photography
