The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation hosted the third annual BiKBBI Awards ceremony at the prestigious QEII Centre in London’s Westminster on Tuesday 6 February, with close to 300 guests attending the sold-out event.
The evening was a huge success, with some of the KBB industry’s most prominent brands and businesses in attendance, alongside shortlisted finalists from the KBB installation sector. Guests were entertained by emerging female comedian Fatiha El Ghorri, followed by Dom Holland who hosted the Awards presentation.
The BiKBBI Awards programme, which launched in 2021, has seen continuous year-on-year growth, attracting 170 entries and nominations in 2024, from both businesses and individuals, across eleven categories. There was also the presentation of the Special Recognition Award which is voted on by the senior leadership team at BiKBBI each year.
The 2024 BiKBBI Award winners are:
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Quooker
Won by Sienna Tomkins, SystemXL Limited
COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by InstallerSHOWWon by TK Kitchens & Bedrooms
CUSTOMER SERVICE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Qure Group
Won by The Adroit Services Partnership
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by MHK UK
Won by Christian Andrews Interiors
INSTALLATION BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Häfele
Won by The Kitchen & Bathroom Installer
INSTALLER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Triton Showers
Won by Michael Miles, Ace Electrical & Plumbing Limited
NATIONAL RETAILER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Anthill
Won by Wren Kitchens
YOUNG INSTALLER OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Schlüter Systems
Won by Aidan Parish, Lima Kitchens
ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPION OF THE YEAR Sponsored by Trend Tool Technology
Won by Sandy Armitage, Sandy Armitage Designs
INDUSTRY NEWCOMER 2023 Sponsored by Lecico
Won by Derek Craig, DGC Kitchen Fitters
INSTALLATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR sponsored by CT1
Won by Keir Butterwick Wren Contracts
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD sponsored by SONAS Bathrooms
Awarded to Lisa Williamson, Achieve + Partners
Damian Walters commented ‘The growth that we continue to see for the BiKBBI Awards demonstrates the need to recognise and reward excellence in the installation sector, as we strive to improve standards. The success of these awards is as a result of not only the installation community getting involved, but also the support of the businesses including the judging panel, our event partners and, of course, the category sponsors. The BiKBBI Awards has is becoming a flagship event in the KBB calendar, and to see so many talented, hardworking individuals and businesses celebrated on a big stage tonight is what it is all about.
I also had the pleasure of presenting Lisa Williamson with the BiKBBI Special Recognition Award tonight. Her work on the development of our industry’s apprenticeship standard has been not only been relentless, but until now, largely unsung. The Fitted Interior qualification became a standalone Apprenticeship at the end of 2023, so we felt that now was a great time to formally recognise the amazing work and dedication Lisa has shown. Lisa really is an unsung hero and we should all applaud her for her tireless work in this area.”
