--- title: Recognising High Achievers description: We are very proud to announce that Mastercraft Kitchens locations were recognised at the glitzy 2023 Master Joiners Awards night. image: https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/Group%20Award-1.jpg --- [![MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full colour-no gradient](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/MCK%20Logos/MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full%20colour-no%20gradient.png?width=1150&height=229&name=MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full%20colour-no%20gradient.png "MAST-Kitchens-CMYK-full colour-no gradient")](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/) [Shop ](https://shop.mastercraft.co.nz/) [Member Login ](https://nexus.mastercraft.co.nz/_hcms/mem/login) No video selected Select a video type in the sidebar. ![Group Award](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/Group%20Award.jpg) # Recognising High Achievers Mastercraft Kitchens Palmerston North and Kapiti have scooped awards at the 2023 Master Joiners Awards gala night. 11 August 2023 Tags: [amber downie, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/amber-downie) [Blog, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/blog) [News, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/news) [Kitchens by Healey, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/kitchens-by-healey) [Kristine Holmes, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/kristine-holmes) [Kapiti Kitchens, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/kapiti-kitchens) [awards, ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/awards) [Master Joiners](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/tag/master-joiners) We are very proud to announce that Mastercraft Kitchens locations were recognised at the glitzy 2023 Master Joiners Awards night. Mastercraft Kitchens Palmerston North (Kitchens by Healey) and Mastercraft Kitchens Kapiti (Kapiti Kitchens) took home excellence awards, recognising their high-achievements in the kitchen joinery industry. The New Zealand Joinery Manufacturers Federation celebrate professional excellence through its Annual Master Joiners Awards programme. The awards programme recognises commitment to standards and craftsmanship. This program is valued as part of the Master Joiner professional membership and realises a high level of participation each year. Master Joiners encourage the pursuit of excellence through two award programmes, the Registered Master Joiners Awards and the Master Joiner Apprentice Awards. It is in the former category that Mastercraft Kitchens Manawatu and Kapiti received their recognition. Kristine Holmes, General Manager, Mastercraft Kitchens by Healey and Kapiti Kitchens, accepted the Myles Sellers Memorial Award presented to the Palmerston North based family business in recognition of Outstanding Culture in their workplace. In Kristine's words, "we are super proud of the awards we won." Constantly working on retaining a family culture within the business Kristine (the daughter of Sue and Peter Healey who have owned the business for 20 years) leads the way in promoting work life balance, job security, birthday recognition, a family first culture, teamwork, high standards and a fun working environment.  Amber Downie, Designer/Sales Manager at Mastercraft Kitchens Kapiti collected the Best Regional Award - Wellington for a stunning kitchen she designed in Paekakariki. The stunning L-shaped kitchen with a geometrically matching L-shaped island brings together a perfect harmony of black cabinetry in part of the kitchen paired with a warm woodgrain in another, all tied together with black waterfall tops boasting gold-veined marbling. It is one of those kitchens that is equally perfect for family moment making or a welcoming hub for party night! Scroll down to see the full kitchen project below. Amber is renowned for her stylish, stunning and functional designs, and this award is just the start of what we are certain will be many more to come. ![Myles Sellers Memorial Award for Outstanding Culture](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Kristine%20Award%202.jpg?width=288&height=192&name=Kristine%20Award%202.jpg)   ![Amber Award-min](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Amber%20Award-min.png?width=287&height=192&name=Amber%20Award-min.png)   ![_Z8A6267](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/_Z8A6267.jpg?width=288&height=192&name=_Z8A6267.jpg) Kristine Holmes                                                   Amber Downie                                                  The award-winning kitchen in Paekakariki ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6263.jpg) ##### Gallery ### Combination of Elements Experience the allure of this minimalist kitchen, designed to extend the home while being sympathetic to existing style. Adorned in soothing Matte Grey with warm woodgrain cabinetry. The centrepiece... Find out more ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6263.jpg) ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6287.jpg) ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6391.jpg) ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6327.jpg) ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6267.jpg) ![Combination of Elements](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hubfs/_Z8A6355.jpg) ##### Gallery ### Combination of Elements Experience the allure of this minimalist kitchen, designed to extend the home while being sympathetic to existing style. Adorned in soothing Matte Grey with warm woodgrain cabinetry. The centrepiece is a striking Sintered Stone countertop, intricately designed to resemble natural cracks, bringing the outdoors in. To top it off around the corner is a beautiful, spacious scullery featuring a stunning copper, brick designed tile splash-back. This kitchen harmoniously blends modern aesthetics with earthy elements, creating a serene space for culinary inspiration. Explore the beauty of elemental textures as they come together effortlessly in this exquisite design. [ View project ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/kitchen-gallery/minimalist-kitchens-combination-of-elements) ##### Featured projects ## Some of our work [![](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kaitaia-kitchen-black1-1.jpg?width=345&name=kaitaia-kitchen-black1-1.jpg) ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/black-beauty) ###### Featured kitchens ##### Black Beauty The wide ranges of colours, materials and off-the-shelf products that are available these days allow for myriad design options without breaking the bank. All it takes to... [![](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/78A2787-2-1.jpg?width=345&name=78A2787-2-1.jpg) ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/old-fashioned-to-party-central) ###### Featured kitchens ##### From Old-Fashioned To Party Central: A Kitchen Renovation Tale The old kitchen, right next to the exit to the deck was hardly ‘heart of the home’ material. With a focus on creating more space and a central socialising area, this... [![](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Z8A7121-2-1.jpg?width=345&name=Z8A7121-2-1.jpg) ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/class-act) ###### Featured kitchens ##### Class Act There is a subtle mystery to this kitchen with hidden drawer-in-drawer technology and mirrored glass cupboard fronts. The kitchen invitingly wraps around a wall to keep... [![](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/78A4548-1.jpg?width=345&name=78A4548-1.jpg) ](https://kitchens.mastercraft.co.nz/blog/renovation-innovation) ###### Featured kitchens ##### Renovation Innovation From old to new They wanted to design a completely new layout and look, in a modern industrial style that would welcome guests into an inviting space as soon as they... 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