The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation hosted the third annual BiKBBI Awards ceremony at the QEII Centre in London’s Westminster on 6th February, with close to 300 guests attending the event. Some of the KBB industry’s most prominent brands and businesses were in attendance, alongside shortlisted finalists from the KBB installation sector. Guests were entertained by comedians Fatiha El Ghorri, followed by Dom Holland, who went on to host the awards presentation.
The BiKBBI Awards attracted 170 entries and nominations in 2024, from both businesses and individuals, across 11 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 InstallerSHOW
Won 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
BiKBBI CEO 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.”
Pictured from left to right: Comedian Dom Holland; BiKBBI Installer of the Year 2024 Michael Miles of Ace Electrical & Plumbing; BiKBBI CEO Damian Walters; commercial director at Triton Showers Phil Viner.
