The Painting and Decorating Association’s flagship Premier Trophy Awards ceremony has shone a spotlight on the best work the trade has to offer.
Winners across seven categories were announced at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, after months of site visits and assessment by a panel of independent judges.
National painting and decorating contractor, Alfred Bagnall & Sons Ltd won the New Build category for its work at The Royal Liverpool University Hospital and went on to be declared Supreme Winner.
The seven-year £3.2million contract at the hospital is one of the largest projects ever judged at the awards.
Stephen Bagnall, Group Managing Director at Alfred Bagnall & Sons, Ltd said: “The awards are testament to the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our entire team who work tirelessly to deliver great projects, safely.
“I’m incredibly proud of everyone’s contributions that have led us to this momentous achievement.
“Together, we’ve reached new heights and set a benchmark for excellence in our field. Thank you to our customers, suppliers, and supporters who have been instrumental in our success. We look forward to continuing our journey of excellence, continuous improvement and making a positive impact in our great industry.”
Other winning projects across the seven award categories included work at the Kensington Garden Bar at the Royal Albert Hall, a Nitrogen Sphere at British Steel in Scunthorpe and a private residence in Swindon which featured finishes including gold leaf, ragging, combing, shading, papering, faux marble and drag effect.
The PDA is the UK’s largest trade body for the painting and decorating sector, and each year the Association appoints a panel of independent judges to visit and assess the shortlisted projects across the UK.
Chief Executive of the PDA, Neil Ogilvie said: “We are delighted to shine a spotlight on the level of excellence we offer as a sector.
“The PDA’s Premier Trophy Awards celebrate projects that demonstrate a high standard of work, commitment to quality and professionalism.
“As the UK’s largest trade body for painting and decorating, we’re here to promote the sector and highlight talent as part of the wide-ranging support package for our Members, so why choose anyone else to represent your interests?
“I’d like to thank our award sponsors and our independent judges, who are all members of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
“They scrutinised 83 entries and visited all 48 short-listed projects to assess the quality of work and gain insight into the challenges overcome to produce the final result.
“Congratulations to all the winners and those who received commendations on the hard work and skill that is recognised with these awards.”
The results of the PDA’s annual Apprentice of the Year competition were also announced at the Premier Trophy Awards.
This year saw record demand, with a fourth regional heat in Scotland introduced for the first time, along with a Grand Final.
65 apprentices took on a gruelling six-hour challenge of stamina and skill, with top scorers in the Junior and Senior categories going on to the Grand Final round and winners and runners-up announced at the Awards event.
Senior Apprentice of the Year was Ian Williams Ltd apprentice, Elizabeth Horler-Rhymes, who is studying at Windsor Forest College Group – Langley College.
The Junior Apprentice of the Year was Ysabella Payn, an apprentice with Bell Group studying at City College Plymouth.
Newcastle College student, Courtney Maddison at Smart Design Decorating was named Senior Runner up and Hope Phillips, an apprentice at Bell Group, studying at Bell Apprentice Training Centre was Runner up in the Junior category.
The competition was judged by Neil Ogilvie and Andrew Davies from the Association of Painting Crafts Teachers.
Crown Paints were the main sponsors of the Premier Trophy Awards, with Johnstone’s Trade, Mirka (UK) Ltd, Valspar Trade, Barrettine, Dulux Trade, Artex Ltd, Brewers Decorator Centres, Tourpret (UK) Ltd, Purdy Professional Painting Tools and Tesa UK Ltd as Loyal Sponsors.
Silver Sponsors were Citation, Axus Décor and Ciret Ltd.
Additional sponsorship for the Apprentice of the Year competition was provided by CITB, Purdy Professional Painting Tools, Crown Paints, Ciret Ltd and Valspar Trade.
For more about the Premier Trophy Awards, or to join the PDA, visit: www.paintingdecoratingassociation.co.uk
PDA Premier Trophy Award Winners
Decorative: Cousins Group, Ledian Farm retirement village, Maidstone
Highly Decorative: Cousins Group, Kensington Garden Bar at the Royal Albert Hall, London
Small Contractor: Hugh Irwin Specialist Decorator, Private Residence, Swindon
Residential: Trident Maintenance Services, Moriconium Quay, Poole
Commercial: UK Decs Ltd, former Bromley Town Hall
New Build: Alfred Bagnall & Sons Ltd, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool
Industrial: Jack Tighe Ltd, Nitrogen Sphere, British Steel Ltd, Scunthorpe
Supreme Winner: Alfred Bagnall & Sons Ltd, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool
