EK&B Business Awards and Review: running order of the day and shortlist nominees

The EK&B Business Awards and Review, an industry leading KBB event, is set to take place today at The Brewery in east London.

The award ceremony, which is held in partnership with award-winning monthly magazine Essential Kitchen & Bathroom Business, is set to be attended by the very best in the industry. It will see the winners of 14 different categories announced, following judging by a panel of esteemed industry experts. To view all the nominees, click here.

Guests will be welcomed to the afternoon ceremony with a champagne reception sponsored by Rotpunkt. BBC presenter Gethin Jones will then officially kick off proceedings with a welcome message from event organisers, followed by a three-course meal and industry review.

During the meal, guests can expect entertainment including an appearance from comedian Henning Wehn, a familiar face on television panel shows. The awards presentation will then take place, revealing the winners of categories including Star Kitchen Product category and Best Appliance Innovation.

Darren Summerfield, EK&B Business Publisher and organiser of the awards said: “I look forward to welcoming our friends, partners and finalists from the industry at what is set to be another fantastic event.”

Marie Davies, event organiser and Managing Director of EK&B Business thanked sponsors for their “continued support and encouragement for these awards and the Essential Kitchen, Bathroom Bedroom brand”.

“This is a special industry, and we are proud to be a part of it.”