Sponsored: Bays Joinery triumphs at National Awards

Bays Joinery has made history by winning six awards at the National Kitchen Bathroom Awards (NKBA), including the coveted Visual Impact Award.

The NKBA Excellence Design Awards are a celebration of the best kitchens and bathrooms in New Zealand and took place recently in Auckland. Among the distinguished guests were founder and owner of Bays Joinery, George Molnar and his wife, Lisa, along with his brother, senior project manager, Tom Molnar, with his wife, Melissa.

The awards, judged by a panel of industry experts from both New Zealand and Australia, featured 39 talented designers vying for top honours. In a remarkable turn of events, Bays Joinery achieved unprecedented success in taking home six awards.

Rachel Kwok, NKBA executive officer, expressed her excitement about the company’s achievements, stating, “We are so thrilled for the team at Bays Joinery. George Molnar and his team are truly deserving of these awards and should be incredibly proud of their accomplishments.”

The awards won by Bays Joinery included: Kitchen Distinction Award (up to $30k) - Karen Harlen; Kitchen Distinction Award ($30k-$60k) - Anna Thomas; Kitchen Distinction Award ($60k-$90k) - Anna Thomas; Top of the South Kitchen Design Award - George Molnar; Top of the South Bathroom Award - Anna Thomas, and the highly anticipated Visual Impact Award 2024 - George Molnar. To view the winning designs visit nkba.org.nz.

George, who has dedicated over 30 years to building the Bays Joinery brand, reflected on the significance of the recognition, “A Bays Joinery kitchen is a symbol of distinction, and being recognised among our peers is immensely rewarding. It is gratifying to know that we are delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

Following the awards ceremony, George and Lisa celebrated with their entire team. George personally presented awards to winning designers Karen Harlen and Anna Thomas and when addressing the team, emphasised the collective effort required to achieve such a phenomenal success. He noted that the awards were a testament to the contributions of every team member, from those in administration through to design, production, manufacture, and installation.

George also took the opportunity to contact all winning clients to extend his congratulations. “These awards are a reflection of everyone’s hard work and dedication. We have continually reinvested in our business, including in our machinery, technology, and people, which has consistently benefitted both our clients and us,” he says.

Bays Joinery’s historic success at the NKBA Excellence Design Awards highlights the company's unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry which cements their position as a leader in the field. The team welcome visitors to their design studio to see the latest range of stunning kitchen and bathroom options available.

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