The British Institute of Fitted Interiors Specialists (BIFIS) has opened entries for the BIFIS Awards 2026, which will be taking place alongside InstallerSHOW this year for the very first time.
As well as its partnership with InstallerSHOW, the 2026 awards will also feature six new “Installer’s Choice Awards” categories this year, which will be voted for by installation professionals.
These categories are BIFIS’ Installer-friendly product of the Year, National Kitchen Retailer of the Year, National Bathroom Retailer of the Year, Independent Kitchen Retailer of the Year, Independent Bathroom Retailer of the Year, and Bedroom Retailer of the Year.
BIFIS says the Awards are free to enter, with categories for both businesses and individuals. Entries can be submitted until April 19 via an online platform here.
Aside from the six new Installer’ Choice awards, this year’s categories are:
- Kitchen Installer of Year
- Bathroom Installer of the Year
- Bedroom Installer of the Year
- Young Installer of the Year
- Apprentice of the Year
- Installation Manager of the Year
- Installation Business of the Year
- Special Recognition Award
- Customer Service Champion of the Year
- Independent Retailer of the Year
- National Retailer of the Year
- Industry Newcomer 2026
- Environmental Champion of the Year
- Community Champion of the Year
Damian Walters, BIFIS CEO, commented “The consistent year-on-year growth in both entries and industry support highlights just how important it is to properly recognise and reward this vital workforce. This recognition matters not only to installers themselves, but to the wider fitted interiors industry that depends on their skill, professionalism and dedication.
“Each year, we are inspired not just by the volume of submissions, but by the calibre of talent across the sector, from apprentices and installers to installation businesses and managers. The BIFIS Awards provide an inclusive platform that brings the entire installation community together to celebrate excellence and achievement.”
This year’s BIFIS Awards will take place on June 23, alongside InstallerSHOW 2026, with a shortlist announced next month, on April 27.