Categories & criteria

Retail Awards

Independent Kitchen Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores, with less than five stores, which sell kitchen products

Independent Bathroom Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores, with less than five stores, which sell bathroom products

New Kitchen Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores which sell kitchen products and which have opened within the past 5 years

New Bathroom Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores which sell bathroom products and which have opened within the past 5 years

Kitchen Showroom of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores with outstanding kitchen displays

Bathroom Showroom of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores with outstanding bathroom displays

*NEW* Omnichannel Kitchen Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ kitchen retail stores which use social media and website platforms interactively and innovatively to increase and improve customer service for the end user 

*NEW*Omnichannel Bathroom Retailer of the Year – UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ bathroom retail stores which use social media and website platforms interactively and innovatively to increase and improve customer service for the end user 

People Awards

Best Sales Representative – Any UK and ROI based sales representative who works for a manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor within the kitchen and/or bathroom industry

Best Customer Service – This Award is aimed specifically at ‘frontline’ staff – those people on the ground that deal with customers on site or on the telephone

Lifetime Achievement – This special award will recognise an individual or individuals who has/have served the kitchen and/or bathroom industry for more than 20 years and played a significant role in its success.
Nominees must meet the following criteria in order to be bestowed with this prestigious Award:

  • A clear commitment to working in KBB industry as a career.
  • Examples of going the extra ‘mile’ that results in outstanding performance.
  • Consistent application of good practice.
  • Excellence as a representative of the KBB industry to the customer/local community.
  • High level of respect amongst colleagues and peers.
  • Undertaking training in subjects and skills relevant and helpful to their role.
  • Active membership of professional bodies and initiatives (associations, professional institutions, charities, etc).

Bathroom Brand Awards

Entrants to each of these categories must manufacture relevant products available in the UK and ROI markets, which meet the industry standard for quality and safety

Best Shower Brand (all aspects of showering including enclosures, trays, shower heads etc.)

Best Sanitaryware Brand (baths, basins, WCs)

Best Tap Brand

Best Furniture Brand (cabinets, shelving)

Best Accessory Brand (mirrors, lighting, towel warming rails)

Kitchen Brand Awards

Entrants to each of these categories must manufacture relevant products available in the UK and ROI markets, which meet industry standard for quality and safety

Best Appliance Brand (ovens, ranges, filter hoods, hobs)

Best Overall Kitchen Brand (complete kitchen)

Best Work Surface Brand 

Best Tap Brand (mixers, hot/boiling water)

Best Component Brand (doors, carcasses, hinges, soft closers)

Best Sink Brand

General Awards

Best Software/CAD Brand – Entrants must have designed relevant products available in the UK and ROI markets.

Best Heating Brand – Entrants must manufacture relevant products available in the UK and ROI markets, which meet industry standard for quality and safety

Best Distributor – Entrants may be a manufacturer, but they must distribute one or more brands from other manufacturers

Best Tiling Brand – Entrants must manufacture relevant products available in the UK and ROI markets, which meet industry standard for quality and safety