The Tile Association – TTA – Awards took place in Solihull last month for its 15th anniversary, with TV personality Emma Jesson once again hosting the awards.
This year, three of the awards were chosen through a wider voting range, with the Tile Fixer of the Year category open to votes from both the public and TTA members, while Wall Tile of the Year and Floor Tile of the Year were opened up to TTA members.
According to TTA, more than 400 online votes were received and the event saw a 48% increase in award nominations compared with last year.
Overall, the awards saw 74 finalists across its 18 categories, with winners including Dave Rowley of Building Adhesives, who won Outstanding Contribution to Industry; TileStyle, Tile Choice and Minoli within the retail and distribution category; and Johnson Tiles Prismatics for the product awards.
“I’m delighted that once again the annual TTA Awards have been a great success, and I’d like to congratulate all those who were finalists this year,” said TTA chairman Ian Kershaw. “You are all winners and your achievement makes our industry proud. In particular, of course, very well done to those individuals and those companies who came away with the Gold rosettes in the various categories.
“I must also extend a big vote of thanks to all our sponsors, without whom these awards would not be possible,” he added.
The gold sponsors of the awards were Mapei, Shackerley, Fila, Norcros Adhesives, Schluter Systems, Bellota, Lithofin and Tilemaster Adhesives.