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 accessory brand
Bathroom accessories including mirrors, lighting, towel warming rails etc.
best sanitaryware brand
All aspects of sanitaryware, including baths, basins, WCs 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 complete 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.
Best Bathroom Retailer for 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).
Best Kitchen Retailer for 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).
general categories
corporate social
responsibility award
Open to both brands and retailers that demonstrate a clear commitment to the future through the implementation of sustainable, environmental and community initiatives.
The CSR Award is also open to entries from company that have been active in the fight against COVID-19, whether that be brands that have redirected their manufacturing resources to produce masks and protective equipment or retailers supporting their local communities.
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 for use by independent retailers in the UK and ROI market.
best distributor brand
Open to distributor, or a manufacturer, that distributes one or more brands from other manufacturers.
best tap brand
Open to all kitchen and bathroom taps, from heritage and contemporary, digital to mixers, hot/boiling water etc.
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.