The 2025 I Built It Smarter (IBIS) Photo Competition has officially wrapped up, and what an incredible year it has been! From stunning patios and decks to carports and pool pavilions, the creativity and skill of our Smartkits customers continues to amaze us.
Hosted by Aimee Stanton and Scott Challen, this year’s competition showcased the very best of DIY backyard transformations across Australia. The judges were blown away by the quality, attention to detail, and sheer imagination of each build.
2025 Winners
Main Prize Winners
🥇 1st Place: #28 – Tina R, Palmview QLD.
🥈 2nd Place: #89 – Michael A, Bunbury WA.
🥉 3rd Place: #11 – Jessica N, Cabarlah QLD.
Special Category Winners
🏆 Spirit of the IBIS: #70 – Jason Neimand (Non-Insulated Flyover Carport)
🏊 Best Pool Pavilion: #108 – Jake Hicks (Gable Pool Pavilion)
👑 Carport King: #48 – Alex Brown (Insulated Carport)
🐶 Cutest Pet: #47 – Shaun Turner (with his 2 Bulldogs)
Bonus Prize Winners
💰 Voting Prize Winner: Jodie Saunders 
🎉 Win the Cost of Your Kit Back: Eileen Cotton
Watch the Winners Announcement
We loved sharing the journey of these incredible projects. To see all the winners, judges’ comments, and highlights from IBIS 2025, watch the full announcement video here: 🎥 Watch the 2025 IBIS Winners Announcement
