The longest running awards in the builders' merchant sector returned with a bang at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on February 4 with 22 much sought after prizes presented to the best companies and individuals across the industry.

Friday 4 February 2022 saw the Builders’ Merchants awards celebrate its 20-year anniversary at its new stunning venue The Park Plaza Westminster Bridge.

The landmark event was hosted by comedian, presenter, writer and actor Tom Allen who mixed storytelling, with withering remarks and well-crafted jokes in an hilarious performance that ensured the 700 people in attendance were well entertained.

Over the past two decades, the Builders' Merchants awards has offered the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the amazing people, teams, projects and innovations within the sector chosen by an esteemed panel of judges.

There were 22 awards announced on the day which turned the spotlight on every part of the sector, from sustainability to inclusion and diversity, from websites and digital platforms to community initiatives, from customer service to marketing and from suppliers to merchant achievers.

A special mention must be made to C&W Berry, Travis Perkins and EH Smith, who each took away a hat-trick of trophies.

This list of this year’s winners:

  • Online & Digital Strategy of the Year: Haldane Fishe
  • Marketing Initiative of the Year: Travis Perkins
  • Training Initiative of the Year: Travis Perkins
  • Community Initiative of the Year: Beatson's Building Supplies
  • Sustainable & Environmental Initiative of the Year: Bradfords Building Supplies
  • Customer Service of the Year: C&W Berry
  • Hard Landscaping Display of the Year: Beatson's Building Supplies
  • Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom of the Year: Coomers Timber & Building Supplies
  • Lightside Showroom of the Year: CW Berry
  • Supplier Account Manager of the Year: Graham Heap, Altecnic
  • Trainee of the Year: Lewis Amos - EH Smith Builders Merchants
  • Specialist Merchant of the Year: Jewson Civils Frazer 
  • Heating & Plumbing Merchant of the Year: Bassetts Bathrooms
  • Builders’ Merchant of the Year (1-5 branches): C&W Berry
  • Builders’ Merchant of the Year (6-20 branches): LBS Builders Merchants
  • Builders’ Merchant of the Year (21-50 branches): Bradfords Building Supplies
  • Builders’ Merchant of the Year (51+ branches): Travis Perkins
  • Supplier of the Year: Keylite Roof Windows
  • Builders’ Merchant Achiever of the Year: Dave Meekins, EH Smith Builders Merchants
  • Diversity & Inclusion in Merchanting: City Plumbing Supplies
  • Branch Manager of the Year: Phil Brown, EH Smith Builders Merchants
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: Vick Patel

This year's winners

Congratulations to all the finalists and winners. The next BM awards is at The Park Plaza on Friday 25 November 2022.

For more information on how you can nominate your business in next year’s Awards, visit www.merchants-awards.co.uk