The work of the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) in supporting its members has again been recognised in the Association Excellence Awards.

The Federation has been shortlisted in five categories this year, including Best Association Team and Overall Best Association (under 1000 members).

Described as a beacon of good practice and innovation, the Association Awards recognise and reward the hard-won achievements of trade bodies, professional membership organisations and associations, highlighting excellence in how they operate and serve their members.

The BMF was also shortlisted for the Best Membership Initiative, Best Learning and Professional Development Programme, and Best Leadership of an Association.

BMF CEO, John Newcomb said: “We are delighted and proud to have been shortlisted as finalists in multiple categories of the Association Awards. Our initiatives are designed to benefit members and to raise standards, but it undoubtedly gives the BMF team a boost to see their hard work being recognised by their peers in other trade bodies.”

The award ceremony takes place at the Kia Oval in London in October.