The industry expert judges have made their decision and the names of the finalists for 23rd Annual Builders’ Merchants Awards are in.
The shortlist for 23 of the 24 categories that make up the Builders' Merchants Awards, which take place at Westminster's Park Plaza on Friday 29 November 2024, has been revealed. The Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be announced on the day.
The shortlist for the 2024 Builders’ Merchants Awards is as follows:
Best Customer Service of the Year
- C&W Berry
- Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies
Branch Manager of the Year
- Phil Hannah: JT Atkinson
- Kevin Beecher: Lords Builders Merchants
- John Cully: Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies
Builders’ Merchant of the Year (1-5 branches)
- St.Andrews Timber & Building Supplies
- C&W Berry
- Collier & Catchpole Ltd
Builders’ Merchant of the Year (6-20 branches)
- EH Smith Builders Merchants
- Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies
- James Burrell Builders Merchants
Builders’ Merchant of the Year (21-50 branches)
- Bradfords Building Supplies
- Lawsons (Whetstone) Ltd
- LBS Builders Merchants Ltd
National Merchant of the Year (51+ branches)
- City Plumbing
- Selco Builders Warehouse
- Travis Perkins
Civils Merchant of the Year
- Civils Store Ltd
- JP Corry
- EH Smith Builders’ Merchants
Community Initiative of the Year
- Bradfords Building Supplies
- Chandlers Materials Supplies Ltd
- Selco Builders Warehouse
Diversity & Inclusion in Merchanting
- Highbourne Group
- JP Corry
Hard Landscaping Display of the Year
- Cartmore Building Supplies
- J W Grant
- New Milton Sand & Ballast
Health & Safety Initiative of the Year
- Lawsons Timber Building & Fencing Supplies Ltd
- SIG Roofing
- EH Smith Builders Merchants
Heating and Plumbing Merchant of the Year
- City Plumbing
- Smith Brothers Stores Ltd
- LBS Builders Merchants Ltd
Bathroom and Kitchen Showroom of the Year
- Berry Bathrooms
- Lords Builders Merchants
- Plumbits Stafford Ltd
Lightside Showroom of the Year
- C&W Berry
- Merritt & Fryers
- Chalford Building Supplies
Marketing Initiative of the Year
- Bradfords Building Supplies
- C& W Berry
- Chadwick’s Group
Merchant Achiever of the Year
- Katie Sandell: Chandlers Material Supplies
- Joni Beal: Alsford
- Chimene Codner: City Plumbing
Supplier of the Year
- Toolbank
- Keystone Lintels
- Talasey Group
Online & Digital Strategy of the Year
- City Plumbing
- Dramco Ltd – Part of George Bence Group
- Travis Perkins
Supplier Account Manager of the Year
- Matthew Neary: Knauf Insulation UK
- Ryan Tabb: Mannok
- Katie Thomas: Owlett-Jaton
Sustainable and Environmental Initiative of the Year
- St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies
- C&W Berry
- Wolseley & (Polypipe)
Timber Merchant of the Year
- Illingworth Ingham Manchester Ltd
- Howarth Timber & Building Supplies Ltd
- Alsford
Trainee/Apprentice of the Year
- Mitch Grant: Travis Perkins
- Jamie Salter: Bradfords Building Supplies
- Ryan Thomas: LBS Builders Merchants Ltd
Training Initiative of the Year
- Smith’s Brothers Stores Ltd
- Cowal Building & Plumbing Supplies
- Chadwick’s Group
The Builders’ Merchants Awards, which this year will be hosted by comedian Jo Brand, offer the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the amazing people, teams, projects and innovations within the sector. These are the longest running awards judged by a panel of industry professionals with years of experience among them. They all give up their valuable time , so each finalist and winner knows that their entry really has been voted the best by their industry peers.
