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Carpenters Day awards the best

National Carpenters Day 2012 attracted more than 10,500 people who attended around 200 barbecues, hosted by program partners and others at venues Australia-wide. Source: Wood Naturally Better

In addition, a strong media presence included high levels of regional coverage of state finalists as well as regional BBQ’s, Channel 10 Breakfast broadcasts from Federation Square as well as 5pm Channel 10 News coverage! Radio coverage on the event was fantastic as well.

National Carpenters Day is a great opportunity to connect with the broader community and promote the many advantages of wood.

National Carpenters Day 2012 Winners were:
– 2012 Carpenter of the Year was Peter Bazzan from Stirling Homes in Gympie, Queensland.
– 2012 Apprentice Carpenter of the Year was Paul Tran, Lend Lease in Melbourne.