NZCB Appreciation Awards

In recognition of outstanding contributions to New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB), the following people received Appreciation Awards at the NZCB AGM, Conference and Expo, in May.

Don Blair General Manager, Hamptons ITM

Don has been a supporter of NZCB and, in particular, the Canterbury Region for many years. Don has a huge passion for the building industry. He supports builders, our trade, and is keen on seeing positive change in the industry.

Don has hosted the Canterbury regional event of the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM, at Hamptons ITM in Christchurch, without hesitation. He puts in a large number of hours before and after the event to ensure it runs smoothly. For example, Don centrally orders and supplies all materials for South Island regional locations of the Apprentice Challenge.

Don is a current member of the NZCB Canterbury Committee, bringing ideas, knowledge, and support to every meeting. Although Don is not an NZCB member, NZCB has benefited from his professionalism, and we thank him for his commitment to NZCB.

Brian Dillon

Faculty Dean Primary Industries, Trades & Infrastructure, Toi-Ohomai

Brian Dillon is a long-serving NZCB member dating back to 1998 when he joined as a selfemployed builder. Soon after, Brian became a Carpentry Tutor at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and continued his relationship with NZCB via the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) Apprenticeship programme.

In 2016, he was appointed to the Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust (AST Trust), taking on the position of AST Trust Chairperson in 2019. Brian has served as a judge at the national final of the NZCB Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM, often taking the leadership role within the judging panel.

In more recent years, Brian was elected as the Board Chairperson of ITAB, where he has been heavily involved in the transition of ITAB and the development of the NZCB Apprentice Network.

NZCB thanks Brian for his commitment and advocacy in the various roles and for all the support he provides.

Jo Reilly NZCB Nelson Bays Coordinator

Jo came to the rescue late in 2019 to take over the NZCB Nelson Bays Coordinator role after the previous coordinator left to have a baby.

Jo had been in the building industry for a number of years in different roles. She spent a few years organising the local yearly Ecofest Expo and has been a project manager for a construction company. Jo has a real passion for our industry, which shows in her role with the Nelson Bays Committee and as property development manager at Habitat for Humanity Nelson.

Because of her past experience, she has taken Nelson Bays NZCB activities, including our own building expo (Build Nelson), to another level. She goes above and beyond what is expected of her in this role.

Having a Jo Reilly in your local NZCB team makes it possible to do so much more for our members.

Sharon Boyd Edgecity Builders

You will find no more prominent advocate of the NZCB than Sharon. She is so supportive of the Association and what it stands for.

Sharon always keeps the members’ best interests at heart and goes out of her way to welcome and mentor new Auckland members. Sharon will always give up her time to support the committee’s events and initiatives, helping in the background and doing anything that needs to be done.

Sharon’s commitment to the Association, and the Auckland Committee in particular, should be applauded.

Doug Connors Technical Training Advisor, Winstone Wallboards

Doug has been a friend of the Auckland Committee for many years now. He is one of the first in the industry to put his hand up to be involved in any NZCB event and often goes the extra mile for the committee.

Doug is always keen to assist members by answering questions or providing training about Winstone Wallboard products.

Thank you to everyone for the time you have sacrificed from your own business and family; the support and knowledge you have provided is greatly appreciated!