BiKBBI Awards 2025 - Event information

KEY DATES:

Opened for entries:
Tuesday 1 October 2024

Entries closed:
Saturday 30 November 2024

Finalists announced:
Monday 9 December 2024

Awards Dinner & Winners Ceremony:
Tuesday 4 February 2025

Tickets are officially SOLD OUT, but do contact michelle.daniels@bikbbi.org.uk as we do have a reserves list and we are working with the venue to increase capacity.

THE AWARDS:

Young Installer of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Schlüter Systems
The Young Installer of the Year category shines a light on talented installers in the early years of their KBB installation career. Whether it’s their approach to customer service, their technical ability in particular areas of the job or their overall attitude to their work, we are looking for something that sets them apart from the rest! This category is for installers aged 25 year and under on 31 January 2025.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Olivia Weaver, Harrison James (Shropshire) Ltd
- Aidan Parish, Lima Kitchens
- Jack Drury, JCD Kitchens
- Sophie Maguire, Pink Plumbing

Apprentice of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Blum UK
Apprenticeships are vital to the future success of our industry and therefore the Apprentice of the Year award is of high importance to us and the wider industry. We are looking for a shining star that shows huge potential for their future career in the sector. Whether a recent education leaver or someone that has changed career further down the line, candidates for this award should be full of promise and enthusiasm to learn and grow.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Amber Holder, Wickes
- Ashton Clifford, The Adroit Services Partnership
- Charlie Catton, Elle & R Home Improvements Ltd
- Tommy Mercer, McKay Kitchens

Installer of the Year 2025
Sponsored by CT1
The coveted Installer of the Year award is all about individuals striving to be the best and delivering great results for our industry. We want to hear from installers that go above and beyond every day in order to deliver the very best quality from start to finish. We’ll expect to see exceptional customer reviews, great work and dedication.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- James Johnson, Johnson Design & Installation
- Ian Cloggie, Christian Andrews Interiors
- Brett Cattlin, Solihull Bathrooms
- Ian Moore, JTL Interiors
- Mark Tugwell, Alexander
- Nathan Hardy, Hardy Homes

Community Champion of the Year 2025
Sponsored by CCUK
The Community Champion of the Year award category celebrates both businesses and individuals who have been involved in an activity that positively impacts their community – whether that’s their local community, the business community or even the wider KBB community. Good examples are charity events or charitable acts such as volunteering, community support or supporting an individual/business through a difficult time.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Daniel Farmer, Global Doors & Interiors
- Premium Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd
- Howdens
- Graham Parnell, The K & B Installer
- Kevin Choat, Bathroom Innovations
- Abode

Installation Business of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Häfele
Do you own or work for the best installation business in the country? If so, then entering the Installation Business of the Year category is a must! This award celebrates the best of the best – and only those that can clearly demonstrate what sets them apart should apply. Whether it’s your 5-star customer ratings, expansion and growth or something else that you are really proud of, we can’t wait to hear all about it.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Interior Motive (Yorks) Ltd
- Premium Kitchens & Bedrooms Ltd
- The Adroit Services Partnership
- Alexander
- T&N Developments Ltd
- Elle & R Home Improvements Ltd

Installation Manager of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Sonas Bathrooms
Being an Installation Manager is no easy task, and therefore those that do it well deserve to be recognised. If you work with an Installation Manager that is great at what they do and deserves some recognition, or perhaps you are an Installation Manager yourself and think the way you perform your role sets you apart, get entering!

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Alex Smith, Lima Kitchens
- Ian Cloggie, Christian Andrews Interiors
- Harry Weaver, Harrison James (Shropshire) Ltd
- Harriett Grice, Wren Contracts
- Gurpreet Singh Sudan, Easy Bathrooms
- Warwick Hockley, Alexander

Independent Retailer of the Year 2025
Sponsored by MHK UK
Working with retailers is critical for the installation sector, but which independents are the best to work with? We are looking for those retailers that put extra effort in to making sure the whole process from start to finish is as smooth as can be, but also being responsive when things don’t go to plan. From relationships with installers, to fabulous showrooms and outstanding customer service, we want to know who gets your vote?

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Lima Kitchens
- JLC Interiors Ltd
- Harrison James (Shropshire) Ltd
- Urban Myth

National Retailer of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Anthill
Working with retailers is critical for the installation sector, but which national retailers are the best to work with? We are looking for those retailers that put extra effort in to making sure the whole process from start to finish is as smooth as can be, but also being responsive when things don’t go to plan. From relationships with installers, to fabulous showrooms and outstanding customer service, we want to know who gets your vote?

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Wren Kitchens
- Easy Bathrooms
- Wickes
- Magnet Kitchens

Customer Service Champion of the Year 2025
Sponsored by Senstec
Have you built your business on exceptional customer service? Or perhaps you are or know an individual who prides themselves on exceeding expectations when it comes to service? The Customer Service Champion award is all about exceeding expectations, striving for excellence and making sure your customers are delighted with the product and service they receive.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Ashling Street, Lima Kitchens
- Karen Chapman, JLC Interiors Ltd
- Isla Harpur, HARNCE
- ArtiCAD
- Alexander
- Hollands Heating Ltd

Industry Newcomer 2025
Sponsored by Lecico
The Industry Newcomer award is the opportunity to celebrate new talent in our sector – whether that’s installers, managers, administrators or anyone else that plays a role in KBB installation. Or perhaps it’s a new business that’s worthy of this year’s award.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- Olivia Weaver, Harrison James (Shropshire) Ltd
- Easy Bathrooms
- Elle & R Home Improvements Ltd

Environmental Champion of the Year
Sponsored by Protect My Install
Sustainability is an important topic for KBB installation, and we are looking for a business or individual with a passion for change and a great story to tell. From reusing and repurposing to advice and guidance for customers, to innovative ideas and best practices, if you are making a difference to our environment, you should consider entering the Environmental Champion of the Year award.

MEET THE FINALISTS:

- JLC Interiors Ltd
- Rehome
- HIPPO
- Rotpunkt

Special Recognition Award 2025
Sponsored by The Installer Magazine
This award is nominated by BiKBBI stakeholders.