InstallerMERIT Awards

InstallerMERIT shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the UK plumbing, heating and electrical industries. It celebrates the individuals and teams who go above and beyond the day job - dedicating their time, skills and passion to support communities, charities and causes that truly make a difference.

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BIFIS Awards

The only awards programme dedicated to fitted interiors installation has evolved into a flagship event for the sector, and the 2026 Winners Ceremony promises to be the biggest and best yet! More than 400 guests will come together to celebrate and recognise excellence from within the fitted interiors installation sector.

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JUDI Awards

The Judis Awards – named after our mascot Judi Wrench – are back for 2026. After a successful launch last year, which saw Rachael Wragg, Steve Gray and Luke Thomson winning Judis, the awards will once again recognise creators who inspire, educate, and entertain through their work across all social media platforms – all while connecting with the Installer community.

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Heating & Installer Awards

We’re back to showcase the superstars of the industry in the 11th year of the Heating Installer Awards. Celebrating the achievements of heating installers across the UK who deliver top quality work and excellent customer service on a daily basis, our awards help to give them the credibility they deserve.

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HIP Learner of the Year

HIP has announced the seven finalists who have secured their spots in the prestigious HIP Learner of the Year 2026 Grand Final. These talented learners will go head-to-head at Barnsley College Construction Centre in April for the coveted title.

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CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year

The competition celebrates exceptional talent, recognising the industry’s most outstanding flooring apprentice with prizes including £1,000 in cash and £10,000 worth of premium products, tools, equipment and training opportunities.

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HIP Learner of the Year

HIP has announced the seven finalists who have secured their spots in the prestigious HIP Learner of the Year 2026 Grand Final. These talented learners will go head-to-head at Barnsley College Construction Centre in April for the coveted title.

The 2026 Finalists are:

  • Daniel Roberts, Coleg y Cymoedd, Ystrad Mynach Campus
  • Dylan Dickson, Coleg Llandrillo
  • Jack Martin, Burnley College
  • Jason Ross, Nescot College
  • Maxton Young, Leeds College of Building
  • Patryk Pluta, Tresham College
  • Sonny Bridge, Taunton College

Come support some of the most talented learners at Barnsley College in April 2026. 

CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year

The competition celebrates exceptional talent, recognising the industry’s most outstanding flooring apprentice with prizes including £1,000 in cash and £10,000 worth of premium products, tools, equipment and training opportunities.

The CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year prizes on offer in 2026

  • A huge specialist flooring tool kit, with tools, materials, kneepads, clothing and vouchers worth over £10000!
  • £1000 in cash
  • The top three selected apprentices to attend CFA prize-giving and Live Winner Reveal at InstallerSHOW 2026, which runs 23-25 June at the NEC.
  • The winner is invited to the CFJ Flooring Industry Awards (with their tutor and employer) on 11 September 2026, also at the NEC
  • Two pages of publicity in the CFJ magazine

BIFIS Awards- Day 1

The only awards programme dedicated to fitted interiors installation has evolved into a flagship event for the sector, and the 2026 Winners Ceremony promises to be the biggest and best yet!

Earlier this year, BIFIS and InstallerSHOW announced a new partnership which will see The BIFIS Awards 2026 take place at the Concourse Suites, NEC, Birmingham on the evening of Tuesday 23 June 2026.

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Heating & Installer Awards - Day 2

We’re back to showcase the superstars of the industry in the 11th year of the Heating Installer Awards. Celebrating the achievements of heating installers across the UK who deliver top quality work and excellent customer service on a daily basis, our awards help to give them the credibility they deserve.

The Heating Installer Awards champion the heroes who improve the quality of life of families and households nationwide through incredible levels of service and top-quality heating solutions. Our winners will be announced on the 24 June 2026 at 12pm in NEC Birmingham.

The Heating & Installer Award categories; Regional awards, Regional awards, HVAC awards, Sustainability awards and Rising stars. 

JUDI Awards 


The Judis Awards – named after our mascot Judi Wrench – are back for 2026. After a successful launch last year, which saw Rachael Wragg, Steve Gray and Luke Thomson winning Judis, the awards will once again recognise creators who inspire, educate, and entertain through their work across all social media platforms – all while connecting with the Installer community.

When: Thursday, 25 June 2026

Where: InstallerPLAZA 

Time:  2.30pm - 3.30pm

Entries are open now and close on 31st May 2026, with winners set to be revealed by our very own Dame Judi Wrench live at InstallerSHOW on the main stage at the NEC.

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Judi Wrench