categories & criteria

best shower brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

For brands offering all aspects of showering including enclosures, trays, shower heads etc.

best sanitaryware brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

For brands offering all aspects of sanitaryware, including baths, basins, WCs etc.

best appliance brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

For brands offering kitchen appliances including ovens, ranges, filter hoods, hobs etc.

best work surface brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

For brands offering work surfaces in a stunning range of colours, finishes and textures.

best complete kitchen brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

For brands offering a complete kitchen that is both stylish and functional.

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independent kitchen
retailer of the year

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores (with less than 5 stores) which sell kitchen products.

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independent bathroom
retailer of the year

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores (with less than 5 stores) which sell bathroom products.

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bathroom
Showroom of the year

Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores that compliment their product offering with an impressive bathroom showroom. 

We are looking for the most stunning and aesthetically pleasing retail showroom . How do you ensure your showroom is so beautiful it is impossible for consumers to walk past and ignore? We recommend uploading a range of your best photos so voters can make an informed decision.

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kitchen showroom
of the year

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to UK and ROI based ‘bricks & mortar’ retail stores that compliment their product offering with an impressive kitchen showroom.

We are looking for the most stunning and aesthetically pleasing retail showroom . How do you ensure your showroom is so beautiful it is impossible for consumers to walk past and ignore? We recommend uploading a range of your best photos so voters can make an informed decision.

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Best kitchen Design

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

• Retailers entering must be based in the UK or Ireland
• only one design may form part of the awards entry
• Entries will not be judged on the size of the business, cost of the project or turnover
• Please submit minimum 250 words but no more than 500, clearly demonstrating and outlining excellent examples of the brief, the design, the materials used and the budget.  Ultimately, what sets your design apart from the rest?
• Please upload relevant documentation to support your entry

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Best bathroom Design

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

• Retailers entering must be based in the UK or Ireland
• only one design may form part of the awards entry
• Entries will not be judged on the size of the business, cost of the project or turnover
• Please submit minimum 250 words but no more than 500, clearly demonstrating and outlining excellent examples of the brief, the design, the materials used and the budget. Ultimately, what sets your design apart from the rest?
• Please upload relevant documentation to support your entry

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Best Kitchen Retailer for Customer Service

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

• Retailers entering must be based in the UK or Ireland
• Where a retailer has more than one showroom, only one showroom may form part of the awards entry
• Entries will not be judged on the size of the business or turnover
• Please submit minimum 250 words but no more than 500, clearly demonstrating excellent examples of customer service, quality after sales care, training of staff etc and include customer feedback / testimonials. Ultimately, what sets your customer service apart from other Kitchen retail businesses?
• Please upload relevant documentation to support your entry such as testimonials, reviews or other customer feedback

Bathroom Installation Company of the Year

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

• Open to UK & ROI based Bathroom Installation companies specialising within the KBB sector. This includes retail businesses with a specific installation arm.
• Please submit minimum 250 words but no more than 500, clearly demonstrating examples of excellent workmanship, unique ideas and initiative, customer service, staff training and development etc and include customer feedback/testimonials where applicable.
• Entries will not be judged on the size of the business or turnover
• Please upload relevant documentation to support your entry such as testimonials, reviews or other customer feedback

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corporate social
responsibility award

This category is decided by our expert judging panel

• Open to both suppliers and retailers that demonstrate a clear commitment to the future through the implementation of sustainable, environmental and/or community initiatives.
• Brands entering must be based in the UK or Ireland
• Entries will not be judged on the size of the business or turnover
• Please submit minimum 250 words but no more than 500
• Please upload relevant documentation to support your entry

best heating brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

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 CAD Solution

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to brands that have created CAD products available for use by independent retailers in the UK and ROI market. Renamed from previous years when this category was called ‘Best Software/CAD Brand” – this revised category is specifically about celebrating the Best CAD solution/product available to the KBB retail market that will be decided by those working with the software day in day out.

best distributor brand

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to distributor, or a manufacturer, that distributes one or more brands from other manufacturers.

Best new KBB product

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

• Products entered must have been launched on or after 1st January 2024.
• No more than two products or ranges from the same brand may be entered
• Please submit minimum 250 but no more than 500 which clearly include the launch date of the product, and a description of the particular qualities/features that make it outstanding
• Please support your entry with a selection of hi-res images

NEW! Best Supplier for Customer Service

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

This is for the supplier company who’s customer service has surpassed all expectations, consistently going above and beyond for their customers.

new! Woman of the year
(KBB retail or Installation ONLY)

This category is decided by our expert judging panel.

We want to find the best “Woman of the year” across the KBB retail and/or installation industry.  This award is aimed to celebrate diversity and light a beacon for more women to be inspired to join the KBB industry. The winner will be a woman who has made an exceptional contribution to her employer’s business, or is successfully running her own retail or installation business. She stands out among her peers for her hard work, dedication, passion and quality of work.

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best sales representative

This category is decided by an online industry vote.

Open to any UK and ROI based sales representative that works for manufacturer, wholesaler or distributor within the kitchen and/or bathroom industry.