Ahead of its return in March 2024, kbb Birmingham, Europe’s largest biennial kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms event, has announced the launch of the 2024 Innovation Awards, in partnership with Blum. Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate innovation within the KBB industry, recognising the most creative and ground-breaking solutions from brands in the sector. Areas of recognition include new methods and ideas or products that demonstrate innovation. The awards are open to all, with winners announced at kbb Birmingham in March next year.
Once again, the inspiring awards will be in partnership with manufacturer Blum. As a leading manufacturer of high-quality kitchen fittings and renowned for outstanding build quality and design, Blum is perfectly positioned as an industry pioneer to support the awards.
Entries are now open, entrants will be judged by a varied panel of industry experts, including leading professionals representing key areas of the KBB market. The judges will be taking on the challenge of deciding which brands, manufacturers and suppliers to the KBB industry, are bringing something new, unique and forward-thinking to the market.
The 2024 categories include ‘Best Sustainable Design, ‘Judges Winner’ and ‘People’s Choice Winner’ which is chosen by visitors to the show. With a core focus on sustainability, the awards acknowledge the important work and crucial processes from the brands that are creating, promoting and delivering sustainable solutions to the KBB sector.
This year’s entries should clearly demonstrate the latest industry innovations, which have launched since June 2022. Brands are encouraged to enter products, components and manufacturing techniques that are impacting the KBB market. Following the judging process, the 10 successful shortlisted entries will be displayed on the show floor at the NEC for the duration of the show. The winners will then be announced at kbb Birmingham in March 2024.
“We’re delighted to welcome entries for what is set to be an even bigger and more exciting Innovation Awards,” comments Sam Fisher, Event Director, kbb Birmingham. “These awards give brands the opportunity to share the latest innovations with the kbb community and for the industry to recognise excellence in the market. We are looking forward to seeing this year’s entries and see what new innovations the industry has to offer two years on.”
To enter go to: www.kbb.co.uk/en/attend/innovation-awards.html. All entries must be submitted by November 17th 2023
kbb Birmingham will feature over 300 exhibitors across 26 different product categories. The event expects an audience of over 15,000 visitors over the four days, attracting senior decision makers from the retail and contract sector.
For more information on kbb Birmingham 2024, to exhibit or to register to attend, please visit www.kbb.co.uk
