Awards Host Announced As Kbsa Designer Awards Open For Entries
21Mar '24
The Kbsa has opened the 2024 Kbsa Designer Awards for entries, and announced the award host will be comedian Ronni Ancona. Ronni Ancona first became known for her work on the BAFTA winning ‘The Big Impression’ series & specials with Alistair McGowan for which she won the British Comedy Award for Best Actress and the prestigious Variety Club Award. She also received a BAFTA for her performance in The Sketch Show which she also co-wrote. She has worked extensively in both comedy and drama such as the international hit comedy-drama, Last Tango in Halifax in which she has been a regular character, over five series. She has made many regular appearances as a panellist on QI over 10 years and has hosted Have I Got News for You.
The awards dinner will take place on Wednesday 09 October, at the Belfry Hotel and Resort, West Midlands, following the KBB Industry conference. The winners will receive a trophy and framed certificate. The Young Designer of the Year winner receives a cash prize of £500 and at the judges' discretion, an additional award of £1,500 in the form of an educational and training grant.
Seven award categories are available and entries close on Friday 26th April 2024.
- Kitchen Designer of the Year (up to £25K)
- Kitchen Designer of the Year (£25K-50K)
- Kitchen Designer of the Year (over £50K)
- Bedroom Designer of the Year
- Bathroom Designer of the Year
- Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year
- Young Designer of the Year
Kbsa chair Richard Hibbert says, “We are excited to be launching our 2024 awards, which are recognised in the industry for their transparency and integrity. All entrants are judged blind by an independent judging panel, and standards are exceedingly high. The awards are only open to members but with some great deals for membership available during March, it is a great time to join and become eligible to be part of the awards.
“Ronni Ancona is an amazingly talented artist and will be a superb host for our event.”
Information about the KBB industry conference and awards is available here.
Entry forms for the Kbsa designer Awards are available here.