categories & criteria
bathroom categories
Products entered in these categories must be available to UK and ROI markets and meet the industry standard for quality and safety.
best shower brand
All aspects of showering including enclosures, trays, shower heads etc.
best bathroom tap brand
All bathroom taps, from heritage to contemporary, digital taps and beyond.
best sanitaryware brand
All aspects of sanitaryware,
including baths, basins, WCs etc.
best accessory brand
Bathroom accessories including mirrors, lighting, towel warming rails etc.
best furniture brand
Bathroom furniture including
but not limited to cabinets, shelving etc.
kitchen categories
Products entered in these categories must be available to UK and ROI markets and meet the industry standard for quality and safety.
best appliance brand
Kitchen appliances including ovens, ranges, filter hoods, hobs etc.
best work surface brand
Offering work surfaces in a stunning range of colours, finishes and textures.
best component brand
Including doors, carcasses, hinges, soft closers etc.
best overall kitchen brand
For brands offering a complete kitchen that is both stylish and functional.
best kitchen tap brand
Offering kitchen taps including
mixers, hot/boiling water etc.
best sink brand
For brands offering kitchen sinks, including ceramic, stainless steel and more.
retailer categories
independent kitchen
retailer of the year
Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores (with less than 5 stores) which sell kitchen products.
new kitchen
retailer of the year
Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores that have opened within the past 5 years which sell kitchen products.
omnichannel kitchen retailer
of the year
Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ kitchen retail stores that adopt an interactive and innovative approach to social media and digital platforms, to the benefit of improved customer engagement and experience.
omnichannel bathroom retailer
of the year
Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ bathroom retail stores that adopt an interactive and innovative approach to social media and digital platforms, to the benefit of improved customer engagement and experience.
best customer service
Open to any UK and ROI based bathroom and/or kitchen retailer, that has demonstrated a clear commitment to the highest levels of customer service – implementing initiatives designed to maximise customer experience (whether via online platforms or on site, through training of their people etc).
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general categories
best heating brand
Open to brands that have designed relevant products, including but not limited to radiators, towel warming rails etc, which meet industry standards for quality and safety that are available on the UK and ROI markets.
best tiling brand
Open to brands that have designed relevant products which meet industry standards for quality and safety that are available on the UK and ROI markets.
best software/cad brand
Open to brands that have designed products, including but not limited to high quality rendering, automated pricing systems, business management systems and e-commerce systems, available on the UK and ROI market.
best distributor brand
Open to distributor, or a manufacturer, that distributes one or more brands from other manufacturers.
people categories
best sales representative
Open to any UK and ROI based sales representative that works for manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor within the kitchen and/or bathroom industry.
the david caulfield
outstanding contribution award
This special award is a unique recognition of an individual working in the kitchen and/or bathroom sector that is an outstanding example of an industry professional.
This individual will be an incredible attribute to the KBB sector, consistently going above and beyond for the good of their company and sector as a whole and demonstrate the potential to be a key figure in the industry in the years to come.
lifetime achievement award
This special award is open to individuals that have served the kitchen and/or bathroom industry for 20 or more years and have played a significant role in its success. In order to be eligible, nominations must meet the following criteria:
A clear commitment to the KBB industry
Consistent application and promotion of good practice
An excellent representative of the KBB industry to customers and the wider community
A high level of respect among colleagues and peers
Undertaking and promotion of training in subjects and skills that are relevant to their role
Active membership of professional bodies and initiatives