Awards
Decades of Building Experience – Years of Industry Recognition
Since 1986 Jim Sell has proudly built a solid reputation through his company Quality Country Homes. With decades of experience and a commitment to working closely with clients from start to finish he has received many respected industry awards over the years that reflect the quality workmanship, care and detail brought to each building project.
Below is a list of awards received over the years, including:
Custom Built Homes, MBA Regional Residential Builder of the Year, HIA Regional Home of the Year, Conservation Heritage, and Excellence in Commitment and Achievement in Apprentice Training.
2025
- MBA Southern Regions winner Contract Homes under $1.8-$2 million
- MBA Southern Regions winner Kitchen Projects $50,000, $75,000
- MBA Southern Regions winner Bathroom Projects under $53,000
2023
- MBA Southern Regions winner Best Use of Stone
- MBA Southern Regions winner Best Kitchen under $40,000
2022
- MBA Southern Regions winner Contract Homes under $400,000
- MBA Southern Regions winner Best Use of Joinery
- MBA Southern Regions winner Best Kitchen $40,000 to $90,000
2019
- MBA Southern Regions winner Best Kitchen over $55,000
- HIA-CSR Australian Finalist for Custom Built Homes
- HIA-CSR Australian Finalist for People’s Choice Home of the Year
2018
- HIA ACT/Southern NSW Region winner Custom Built Home over $1.2 million
- HIA ACT/Southern NSW Region winner Custom Built Home of the Year
- HIA ACT/Southern NSW Region winner Country Home of the Year
- HIA ACT/Southern NSW Region winner Home of the Year
2017
- MBA Excellence In Housing Awards winner for Design and Construct, House 3 million and over
- MBA Regional winner for Best Contract Home $675 001 – $750 000
- MBA Regional Merit for Best Contract Home 3 million- 4 million
- MBA Regional winner for Best Kitchen over $25 000
- MBA Regional winner for Best Bathroom over $25 000
- MBA Regional winner for Best Swimming Pool – Concrete over $50 000
- MBA Regional winner of Residential Builder of the Year
2015
- MBA Regional Winner for Best Commercial Build 1 million – 3 million
- MBA Regional Winner for Best Renovation $500,001 -$750,000
- MBA Regional Winner for Best Kitchen over $25 000
2013
- WSC Heritage Awards Winner Conservation Over $250,000
2011
- MBA Regional Merit – Best Commercial Refurbishment
- 1300 Award of Excellence To Recognise Commitment & Training
- MBA Regional winner for Best Renovation & Addition Under $500,000
- MBA Regional winner for Custom Built Homes Over 3 Million
- MBA Regional winner Residential Builder of the Year
2010
- 1300 Award of Excellence To Recognise Commitment & Achievement in Training
- MBA Regional winner for Best Out Building Project of the Year
- MBA Regional winner for Best Use of Timber
- MBA Regional winner for Best Pool Project of the Year
2009
- MBA Regional winner for Best Pool Project of the Year
- MBA Regional winner for Custom Built Homes Over 2 Million
2008
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Outdoor/pool Project of the Year
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under 2 Million
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Over 2 Million
2006
- HIA winner in NSW for Best Home South Coast/Country Area
- IVTC Award of Excellence To Recongnise Commitment & Achievement in Training
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Outdoor Project of the Year
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custombuilt Homes Under $600,000
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under 2 Million
2005
- HIA Finalist in Australia for Outdoor Project of the Year
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Cutom Built Homes Under $700,000
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Over $1 Million
- HIA winner Best Home South Coast/Country
2004
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Renovations & Additionitions Over $600,000
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under $700,000
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
- HIA winner Best Home South Coast/Country
2003
- HIA Finalist in Australia for Small Lot Housing of the Year
- HIA Finalist in Australia for Spec Home of the Year
2002
- HIA Winner in NSW for Small Lot Housing of the Year
- HIA Winner in NSW for Spec Home of the Year
- HIA Winner in NSW for Spec Homes Over $200,000
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Home of the Year
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
2001
- MBA Winner in NSW for Design & Construct $750 001 & Over
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes $750,000 & Over
- HIA Winner in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
2000
HIA Winner in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under $600,000
HIA Winner in NSW for Best Home in South Coast/Country Area
1999
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Integrated Small Lot Housing
- HIA Fnalist in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
- HIA Winner in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under $200,000
1998
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Over $420,000
- HIA Fnalist in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
1997
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Cutsom Built Homes Under $420,000
- HIA Winner in NSW Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
1996
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Custom Built Homes Over $400,000
- HIA winner in NSW for Best Home in the South Coast/Country Area
1995
- HIA winner in NSW for Custom Built Homes Under $400,000
1990
- HIA Finalist in NSW for Innovative Design Over $125,000
- HIA winner in NSW for Custom Built Homes Over $110,000
- MBA winner Contract Homes $150,000 – $200,000
Reference
HIA – Houding Industry Association
MBA – Master Builders Association
WSC – Wingecarribee Shire Council
IVTC – Illawarra Vocational Training Committee
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