Awards & Recognition

The recognition Hill House has received reflects the standards we hold ourselves to, the trust our clients place in us, and our commitment to delivering thoughtfully planned, well-built homes. While each award is appreciated, we see them as a reflection of the relationships, craftsmanship, and client experience behind every project.

James and Courtney Hill from Hill House Design & Construct receiving their national award at the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards.
James and Courtney Hill holding their Customer Service awards from the Australian Achiever Awards for Hill House Design & Construct.

Professional Memberships & Accreditation

Beyond the projects we deliver, we remain actively involved in the building industry through ongoing learning, professional memberships, and broader industry conversations. These experiences help us continue refining the way we support our clients and deliver our projects.

Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards

Judged across areas including customer service, quality of work, business performance, leadership, and community contribution, these awards recognise outstanding trade-based businesses across Australia.

  • Finalist — Builder (Small) Category & Champion Tradie Category — 2026

  • Finalist — Builder (Small) Category & Trade Leader Category — 2025

  • Finalist — Builder (Medium) Category — 2024

  • Winner — Builder (Small) Category — 2023

Australian Small Business Champion Awards

Judged across business performance, leadership, customer service, growth, and future potential, these awards celebrate outstanding small businesses from a wide range of industries across Australia.

  • Finalist — Home Builder Category — 2026

  • Finalist — Home Renovations Category — 2025

  • Finalist — Builder/Renovations Category & Business Growth Category — 2024

Australian Achiever Awards

Results are determined through independent interviews with clients and industry partners, measuring performance across communication, responsiveness, professionalism, and overall customer experience.

  • Queensland Winner — Building, Repair, Restoration & Carpentry Services Category — 2025

  • National Winner — Building, Repair, Restoration & Carpentry Services Category — 2024

Quality Business Awards

Based on factors including customer reviews, reputation, responsiveness, and overall quality, these awards recognise businesses that consistently demonstrate a high standard of service within their local community.

  • Winner — Best Home Renovations, Toowoomba — 2026

  • Winner — Best Home Builder, Toowoomba — 2026

  • Winner — Best Home Renovations, Toowoomba — 2025

  • Winner — Best Home Renovations, Toowoomba — 2024

James Hill from Hill House Design & Construct receiving their national award at the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards.

The Tradie Show Podcast

James and Courtney were featured on The Tradie Show podcast as part of a mentorship series exploring systems, leadership, client experience, and business improvement within the building industry.

The conversation focused on the realities of running a growing family-owned construction business, the importance of clear communication, and the continual refinement of the systems and processes that support both clients and projects.

James and Courtney Hill featured on The Tradie Show podcast by Lifestyle Tradie.

Industry Memberships & Accreditation

  • Master Builders Queensland

  • QBCC Licensed Builder

Master Builders Queensland accreditation logo

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