KBSA Announce Designer Awards Shortlists
21Jul '14
Following a meeting of the judges for the 2014 KBSA Designer Awards, the finalists have been named for all categories.
In the Kitchen Designer of the Year category, sponsored by Mereway Kitchens, the finalists are:
- Chris Smith, In-toto Kitchens, Southport
- Diane Berry, Diane Berry Kitchens, Prestwich
- Rebecca Reynolds, The Kitchen Showroom, Sudbury
- Tracy Walker-Lewis, Callum Walker Interiors, Perth
- Shaun Dunbar, Kitchens by J S Geddes, Kilmarnock
In the Bathroom Designer of the Year, sponsored by Airflow, the finalists are:
- Barry Lavin, Denby Kitchen Company, Denby Dale
- Caroline Cooper, Roman Bathroom & Tile Centre, Rowley Regis
- Emma Montgomery, Edinburgh Kitchen Company, Edinburgh
- For the Young Designer of the Year, sponsored by KbbNTG, the finalists are:
- Dave Humphries, In-toto Kitchens, Leamington Spa
- Emma Montgomery, Edinburgh Kitchen Company, Edinburgh
- Rebecca Reynolds, The Kitchen Showroom, Sudbury
- Joanna Geddes, Kitchens by J S Geddes, Kilmarnock
For the Kitchen Concept Award, sponsored by Articad, the finalists are:
- Michelle McFarland, Kitchens International, Glasgow
- Victoria Black, Kitchens International, Glasgow
- Karen MacArthur, Kitchens International, Glasgow
- Claire Lovell, Kitchens International, Glasgow
- Rebecca Reynolds, The Kitchen Showroom, Sudbury
The Kbsa Designer of the Year, sponsored by Omega Plc, will be chosen from the finalists. Judge Renee Mascari, owner of Mascari Design Solutions, and CEO of the kbbNTG, said ‘There was an amazing amount of real talent on display in this year’s entries, and those who made the shortlists can be rightly proud of their skills and expertise’.
The winners will be announced at the KBSA AGM, National Meeting and networking dinner being held at The Welcombe Hotel, Stratford on Avon, on 23rd September 2014. Graham Ball, Chief Executive Officer, said ‘We are delighted that entries this year were almost double those received last year, despite members being rushed off their feet with increased business levels, leaving little time for activities such as these. I think this shows how important these Awards have now become for our members, and the PR associated with them is of tremendous value to them. It will showcase the excellence in design our members are proud to display, and I am looking forward to announcing this year’s winners in September’’.
The judges were (from the left) Stuart Irving, Owner, Ablutions Luxury Bathrooms and Kitchens:, Renee Mascari: Richard Hibbert, Managing Director, The Kitchen Showroom,: Tim Wood, Sales & Marketing Director, Mereway Bathrooms pictured with KBSA CEO Graham Ball Members can now book their places at the Awards presentation evening by contacting Dawn Harlow at KBSA Head Office Admin by phone to 01623 818808, or email to dawnharlow@kbsa.org.uk
The KBSA is the only trade association operating specifically for kbb industry, and represents independent kbb specialists. It was founded in 1978. Over 100 brands supplying the industry support the Association and its key objective of promoting the professionalism and excellence available from the independent specialist retailer.