The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is celebrating the success of its inaugural BMA Insights Live meeting, held on 19th February, 2025, at the Nottingham Belfry. Designed to deliver high-value insights and networking opportunities, the event brought together industry leaders for a packed day of informative sessions, discussions, and collaboration.
The meeting featured 2 concurrent streams, allowing attendees to tailor their experience to their interests. The first stream focused on Technical Meetings, offering crucial updates on legislation, guidance, and future industry impacts. The second stream included the Marketing Meeting, talent development sessions, and a spotlight on independent retailers and showrooms.
The BMA Insights Live events act as an essential platform for knowledge-sharing and industry growth. The next Insights Live will take place as part of InstallerSHOW 2025 on 24th - 26th June at the NEC Birmingham.
At the event, the association announced that nominations are now open for BMA Thirty-under-Thirty Awards and the BMA Sustainability Award. The Thirty-under-Thirty Awards celebrate emerging leaders and innovators under 30 who are shaping the future of the UK bathroom industry. These awards highlight outstanding professionals across various disciplines, including finance, sales, marketing, design, and career advancements. Open to all BMA member companies, the awards recognise young professionals who demonstrate exceptional skills, leadership, and dedication to driving the industry forward.
How to enter the Thirty-under-Thirty Awards
BMA member companies can nominate up to four individuals by submitting a 400-word statement detailing why their nominee deserves recognition. An independent judging panel will assess candidates based on their achievements, future potential, and peer recognition.
More information is available here.
How to enter the BMA Sustainability Awards 2025
This year’s BMA Sustainability Award 2025 is one open category and will honour outstanding sustainability initiatives within the bathroom manufacturing sector. The awards celebrate BMA members leading in sustainable product innovation, water efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction. Entrants must submit a 400-word statement detailing the initiative’s background, processes, and impact and a short video (up to three minutes) showcasing the project (smartphone recordings are accepted). A panel of independent judges will evaluate submissions based on environmental impact and innovation.
More information is available here.
Deadline for nominations 15th May, 2025. Winners announced at the BMA Connect Conference gala dinner on 17th September, 2025.
