The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has announced the shortlists for its 10th annual Young Achiever Awards, and for a new award for Marketing Excellence, presented in association with the Worshipful Company of Marketors.

The BMF Young Achiever Awards are open to anyone under 35 working in either a merchant or supplier business who has excelled in their role and made a recognised contribution to the success of their organisation.

Six people have been shortlisted for the Young Merchant Achiever Award:

  • Nathan Arthur, IBMG
  • Zoe Harvey, Bradfords Building Supplies
  • Lauren Penney, Chandler Material Supplies
  • Cameron Smith, Mathewson & Rosemond
  • Charlie Smith, NMBS
  • Joe Smith, Haldane Group (GE Robinson)

Four people have been shortlisted for the Young Supplier Achiever Award:

  • Ben Farrington, Bostik
  • Anneka Helgesen, ACO Technologies
  • Ryan Lockwood, Fernco
  • Laura Perrett, Wrekin

The new BMF Marketing Excellence Award is open to merchant, supplier or service members, and recognises individuals whose marketing ideas and their implementation have enhanced the business they work for.

Four people have been shortlisted for this Award:

  • Claire Briars, E Tupling
  • Elaine Gilligan, Kilwaughter Minerals
  • Rebecca Range, Terratruck Group
  • George Wright, Ox Tools

BMF CEO, John Newcomb said: “Congratulations to all those who have earned a place on these shortlists.  I wish them all good luck in the Awards, and I’m sure every one of them will go on to even greater success in their careers.”

The winners will be announced at the BMF Annual Conference and Awards Dinner on 21 September 2023.