Why Enter

The ACFA Awards are a great way to showcase your projects and demonstrate the high quality work you produce.

The ACFA Industry Awards exist to recognise outstanding achievements within the furniture, joinery and cabinet-making industry. The awards showcase our industry’s hard work, dedication and craftsmanship.

Entries to the ACFA Industry Awards showcase recent work to both the industry and potential clients. There is no limit to how many entries a business can place, whether that be across multiple categories, or multiple entries for a particular category.

The Industry Awards bring many beneficial opportunities for finalists and winners to promote their projects and achievements to potential clients.

Previous award winners have been featured in their local newspaper and on community websites. Being a Finalist or Winner is the perfect way to increase exposure for your business.

WHY SHOULD BUSINESSES CONSIDER ENTERING THE AWARDS:

Recognition and Exposure:

Showcase Excellence: Display your outstanding projects and skilled team members, highlighting your commitment to quality and innovation.

Achieve National Recognition: Gain acknowledgment for your achievements within the industry, setting your business apart

Marketing and Promotion:

Benchmark Excellence: Compare your efforts with peers and competitors to showcase your industry leadership.

Enhanced Visibility: Increase business awareness through extensive marketing opportunities and media exposure.

Media Features: Have your business and achievements prominently featured in:

• Industry magazines
• ACFA’s Award Digital Magazine
• ACFA’s newsletters, website, and social media channels

Networking Opportunities:

Celebrate Success: Attend the prestigious Awards Presentation and Gala Dinner. This event is not only a great opportunity to showcase your business achievements but also serves as a fantastic morale booster for your team.

Build Connections: Network with industry leaders and peers, opening doors to new collaborations and opportunities. These connections can provide new ways to work together, find suppliers, or get advice that really makes a difference to help your business stand out.

Exclusive Rights:

Leverage Achievements: Use the ACFA finalist/winner logo to enhance your business’s credibility and attract new clients on your marketing materials and digital platforms.

Additional Visibility:

Continuous Promotion: Enjoy ongoing promotion through ACFA’s media releases and social media activities before and after the Awards Dinner, maximising exposure.

Enhanced Online Presence: Increase your business’s online visibility. Being a finalist or winner can enhance your brand’s presence on various digital platforms, drawing attention from potential clients and industry professionals alike.

Project Eligibility:

Broad Eligibility: Open to projects completed between January 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, including those not previously entered.

Reappraise Past Projects: A chance to submit projects that missed last year’s deadline.

Apprentice of the Year Prize:

Milwaukee Tools: The Apprentice of the Year Winners will each receive a M18 FUEL™ 2 Piece Power Pack from our Prize Partner Milwaukee Tools:

• M18 FUEL™ 13mm Hammer Drill/Driver (Tool Only)
• M18 FUEL™ 1/4″ Hex Impact Driver (Tool Only)
• (2) M18™ REDLITHIUM™ 5.0Ah Battery
• M12™ & M18™ Rapid Charger

Award Dinner Package: The Apprentice of the Year Winners will each receive Two Dinner Tickets and 1 Night of Accommodation to attend the ACFA Industry Awards Dinner on Friday