KBSA announce 2019 Designer Award winners

KBSA, a KBB trade industry association, has announced the winners of the 2019 Designer Awards at a recent networking dinner.

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The awards, which were presented by Kevin Keegan OBE following the KBSA Conference, recognise the talent of independent kitchen and bathroom retailers in the UK, and were as follows:

• Kitchen Designer of the Year (up to £25K), sponsored by AEG: Aileen Thomson, Kitchens International

• Kitchen Designer of the Year (£25-£50K), sponsored by Blanco UK Ltd: Angus Mackintosh, Kitchens International

• Kitchen Designer of the Year (over £50K), sponsored by Neff: Dan Stronge, Jones Britain

• Bathroom Designer of the Year, sponsored by Airflow Developments: Hollie Kerr, EKCO

• Young Designer of the Year, sponsored by Franke UK Ltd: Adam Bomok, cu_cucine

Adam will receive an education grant of £1,500 and a cash prize of £500.

• Kitchen Concept Award, sponsored by Blum UK: Gary Gourlay, Kitchens International

• The Kbsa Supplier of the Year award sponsored by Clear Insurance Management Ltd and QANW: BSH Appliances Ltd

• The Kbsa Customer Service Award sponsored by Liebherr: Regal Kitchens

• Kbsa Designer of the Year sponsored by Fisher & Paykel Appliances: Dan Stronge, Jones Britain

Richard Hibbert, KBSA’s national chair commented on the awards, and said: “Congratulations to all of the shortlisted designers and the winners.

“The standards this year were extremely high, reflecting the outstanding talent amongst members that we can all be proud of.”