The winning merchants, people and brands in the inaugural BMJ Industry Awards were awarded at the celebration lunch at The Brewery in Chiswell Street, London on Friday May 18th.
Over 350 people gathered to see hosts Claudia Winkleman and Alan Dedicoat and BMJ Editor in Chief Fiona Russell Horne open proceedings.
The winners were:
Best Merchant Showroom Ridgeons, Nuffield Road
Best Merchant Marketing Campaign of the Year, Elliotts’ 175 Campaign
Online Merchant of the Year MyPaintbrush Decorating Supplies ,
New Merchant of the Year, London Lintels,
Multiple Merchant of the Year (10-100), RGB Building Supplies,
Independent Merchant of the Year (1-10), George Bence Group,
National Merchant of the Year: Travis Perklns
Best Customer Service Amy Sellars, SCA Timber
Best Sales Rep John Gaunt, Knauf Insulation
Industry Personality Andrew Williamson, IKO plc
National Rising Star of the Year Dionne Allard, City Plumbing Supplies,
Independent Rising Star Karli Millard, Ridgeons
Best Timber Brand Covers Timber
Best Landscaping Brand Digby Stone
Best Plumbing Brand JG Speedfit
Best Roofing Brand Keylite Roof Windows
Best Bathroom Brand, Lakes Bathrooms
Best Distributor, Claygate Distribution Ltd
Best Heating Brand, Worcester Bosch
Best Heavy Side Brand, Ibstock Brick
Best Kitchen Brand, Moores
“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists,” Russell-Horne said. “Competition out there is fierce so just getting nominated is an achievement, let alone getting to the final or even winning.”