BIFIS Awards 2026 open for entries as partnership with InstallerSHOW strengthens industry focus

BIFIS Awards 2026 open for entries as partnership with InstallerSHOW strengthens industry focus

The British Institute of Kitchen, Bedroom & Bathroom Installation (BIFIS) has officially opened entries for the 2026 BIFIS Awards, with this year’s programme set to take centre stage at InstallerSHOW. 

Now firmly established as a key date in the industry calendar, the BIFIS Awards recognise excellence across fitted interiors installation, celebrating the installers, businesses and professionals raising standards across kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. 

Entries are open now, with individuals and businesses encouraged to nominate themselves, colleagues, business associates, or companies they work with. 

A strengthened presence at InstallerSHOW 

The 2026 Awards form part of an expanded collaboration between BIFIS and InstallerSHOW, reinforcing a shared commitment to supporting installers and driving standards across the sector. 

BIFIS will have a strong presence at the event, including: 

  • The BIFIS Awards ceremony, taking place live at InstallerSHOW  

  • A dedicated BIFIS Village, bringing together key organisations and industry stakeholders  

  • The BIFIS Conference, delivering insight, discussion and thought leadership around installation standards, skills and the future of the sector  

Together, these elements position InstallerSHOW as a central hub for the fitted interiors community, with BIFIS playing a leading role in shaping the conversation. 

Recognising excellence across the sector 

The BIFIS Awards highlight the work that often goes unseen, recognising those delivering quality, professionalism and consistency across the industry. 

The 2026 categories are: 

  • Kitchen Installer of Year (sponsored by Hafele) 

  • Bathroom Installer of the Year (sponsored by SONAS Bathrooms) 

  • Bedroom Installer of the Year 

  • Young Installer of the Year (sponsored by Senstec) 

  • Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Blum UK) 

  • Installation Manager of the Year 

  • Installation Business of the Year (sponsored by CT1) 

  • Special Recognition Award 

  • Customer Service Champion of the Year 

  • Independent Retailer of the Year 

  • National Retailer of the Year 

  • Industry Newcomer 2026 (sponsored by Marsh Commercial) 

  • Environmental Champion of the Year 

  • Community Champion of the Year 

The Installer’s Choice: 
Voted for by BIFIS registered installers 

  • Installer-friendly product of the Year 

  • National Kitchen Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Anthill) 

  • National Bathroom Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Lecico) 

  • Independent Kitchen Retailer of the Year 

  • Independent Bathroom Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Ideal Bathrooms/ Gerberit) 

  • Bedroom Retailer of the Year 

Entries will be judged by a panel of industry experts, with shortlisted nominees gaining recognition across the sector ahead of the live awards ceremony. 

Key dates 

  • Entries close: 19 April 2026  

  • Awards ceremony: 23 June 2026 at InstallerSHOW, NEC Birmingham  

Driving standards and recognition 

The continued collaboration between BIFIS and InstallerSHOW reflects a shared ambition to elevate the role of installers and recognise the contribution they make across the built environment. 

By combining the Awards, the BIFIS Village and Pavilion, and the BIFIS Conference within InstallerSHOW, the partnership provides a powerful platform for recognition, engagement and industry progression. 

Enter now 

Entries for the BIFIS Awards 2026 are open now. 

To submit a nomination, visit: 
https://bifis.org/events/bifis-awards-2026 

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