Judges of this year’s British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards have revealed their shortlist. The awards scheme, which is now in its 15th year, aims to celebrate the best of the UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry. Winners are due to be announced at the Langham hotel on Friday 24 November.
“The BWF Awards always showcase the most forward-thinking and creative projects across our profession, and this year is no different,” said Helen Hewitt, the BWF’s chief executive. “This year’s finalists have been responsible for delivering some truly inspirational and innovative projects.
“We have had an incredibly high number of entries this year, demonstrating the sheer passion and talent that our industry has. We look forward to showcasing the skill and technical expertise involved in all the nominated projects, and to celebrating the people, projects and processes that have really stood out this year.”
“The Awards continue to grow year on year, which is why we have moved to a new venue. We’re very excited that this year’s awards will be held at The Langham – Europe’s first ‘Grand Hotel’ – a fitting stage to celebrate our industry’s achievements.”
The full shortlist for this year’s BWF Awards is as follows below. For more information about the awards, visit the BWF’s website.
BWF Health and Safety Award – In memory of Jon Gibson
• Arden Windows
• Central Joinery Group
• Midland Mouldings
BWF Apprentice of the Year Award – Sponsored by CITB
• Harrison Blackham, Houghtons of York
• Max Carter, Chichester College
• Will Garnett, Ventrolla
BWF Heritage Project of the Year Award – Sponsored by Remmers
• Arden Windows
• Corbel Conversation
• Mumford and Wood
BWF Innovation Award – Sponsored by Anker Stuy
• Handrail Creations, timber handrail system
• Pith and Stem, DropStop Smart folding desk
• RapidSpec, ‘FlashQuote’
BWF Process and Resource Efficiency Award – Sponsored by Materials and Finishes Show 2024
• Blairs Windows and Doors
• Central Joinery Group
• Heron Joinery
BWF Rising Star Award – Sponsored by Assa Abloy
• Chloe Bersey, Bond Timber
• Frazer Hath, James E Hatch and Son
• Richard Kowalski, Stairways Midlands
BWF Woodworking Project of the Year – Sponsored by Impra Wood Protection
• A R Manley and Son
• Mumford and Wood
• NBJ London
