Outstanding Contribution Award Winner 2025 – Alison Bold
L to R: Kay Porter (TTA CEO), Alison Bold
Congratulations to Alison Bold of Tiles UK for winning the 2025 Outstanding Contribution Award!
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of The Tile Association, this timely Award recognises Alison’s role in steering the amalgamation of the National Master Tile Fixers’ Association, the National Tile Association, the Tile Promotion Board and the British Ceramic Tile Council to form TTA as a unified association to represent every sector of the UK tiling industry with one voice.
Thank you Alison Bold for your outstanding contribution.
Employee of the Year Award Winner 2025 – Will Dolling, Genesis Global Systems Ltd
L to R: Elena Romani, Will Dolling, Alberto Echavarría
Congratulations to Will Dolling of Genesis Global Systems Ltd for winning the Employee of the Year 2025 TTA Award!
Will is known for being hardworking and dedicated, balancing his professional and personal life while bringing a sense of joy and enthusiasm to the industry. He is an asset to Genesis Global Systems Ltd, inspiring others and consistently delivering exceptional results.
Tile Fixer of the Year Award Winner 2025 – Shane Collins, Harbour Design Interiors Ltd
L to R: Nathan Garnett, Shane Collins
Congratulations to Shane Collins of Harbour Design Interiors Ltd for winning the Tile Fixer of the Year 2025 TTA Award!
Having reached the finals in 2022 and 2023, over the past two years Shane has taken on more complex projects and continued learning. Shane is now your 2025 Tile Fixer of the Year! He looks forward to continually challenging himself and gaining even more experience.
Trainee Tile Fixer of the Year Award Winner 2025 – Joshua Cox, W.B. Simpson & Sons (Midlands) Ltd
L to R: Brian E Newell, Joshua Cox
Congratulations to Joshua Cox of W.B. Simpson & Sons (Midlands) Ltd for winning the Trainee Tile Fixer of the Year 2025 TTA Award!
Since joining W.B. Simpson & Sons (Midlands) in 2023 as an apprentice tiler, Joshua has very quickly established himself as a keen, adaptable learner and has assisted on a number of projects plus carried out minor tiling works.
Best Commercial Project – Small (up to 250m2) Award Winner 2025 – Allsopp’s Pub – The Blue Stoops, London – Craven Dunnill & Co Ltd
L to R: David Saunders, Nic Atherton
Congratulations to Craven Dunnill & Co Ltd for winning the Best Commercial Project – Small (up to 250m2) 2025 TTA Award for their project Allsopp’s Pub – The Blue Stoops, London!
The centrepiece of Allsopp’s Pub is its bespoke 3D tile relief, inspired by the venue’s brand logo – the iconic ‘Allsopp Hand’. This project is a testament to Craven Dunnill Jackfield’s commitment to innovation, precision and collaboration.
Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Commercial & Transport Award Winner 2025 – Kentish Town Underground Station, London, Mapei (UK) Ltd
L to R: Kay Porter (TTA CEO), Mark Rudge
Congratulations to Mapei (UK) Ltd for winning the Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Commercial & Transport 2025 TTA Award for their project Kentish Town Underground Station, London!
A comprehensive Mapei system has been used in the refurbishment of tiled and rendered areas at Kentish Town Underground Station, including Mapei mortars, adhesive, grout, sealant, UltraCare maintenance products and protective paint system.
Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Hospitality & Leisure Award Winner 2025 – Cozenton Park Sports Centre, Elite Tiling Ltd
L to R: Kay Porter (TTA CEO), Gary Bude
Congratulations to Elite Tiling Ltd for winning the Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Hospitality & Leisure 2025 TTA Award for their project Cozenton Park Sports Centre!
This £24 million redevelopment project prepared and tiled by Elite Tiling, featuring an ARDEX tiling solution, covers a lane pool, wave machine, flume, beach area, and a high-tech gym accommodating 156 pool users and 40 gym users.
Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Retail & Car Showrooms Award Winner 2025 – Omoda Car Showroom, A&L Tiling Ltd & Genesis Global Systems Ltd
L to R: Kay Porter (TTA CEO), Adrian O’Clements, Julian Myles
Congratulations to A&L Tiling Ltd & Genesis Global Systems Ltd for winning the Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Retail & Car Showrooms 2025 TTA Award for their project Omoda Car Showroom!
This Omoda car showroom refurbishment project in Cardiff by A&L Tiling and Genesis Global Systems entailed the removal of 420m² of old floor tiles and fit of new 600mmx600mm porcelain tiles, as well as new movement joints and illuminated flooring, in a narrow timeframe of just two weeks.
Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Residential & Offices Award Winner 2025, Arbuthnot Latham, London, Dyson-Briggs & Sons Ltd
L to R: Kay Porter (TTA CEO), Jack Rogerson
Congratulations to Dyson-Briggs & Sons Ltd for winning the Best Commercial Project – Large (over 250m2) – Residential & Offices 2025 TTA Award for their project Arbuthnot Latham, London!
This fit-out project featured the installation of large-format porcelain tiles laid in an intricate pattern within a curved, bronze inlay which required waterjet cutting off-site. A standout feature of the project was the bespoke and pre-fabricated curved staircase in the reception area.
Best Heritage Project Award Winner 2025 – Barnsley Civic, South Yorkshire, Opus Tile Restoration
L to R: Michael Hailwood, Isa Celik
Congratulations to Opus Tile Restoration for winning the Best Heritage Project 2025 TTA Award for their project Barnsley Civic, South Yorkshire!
Opus Tile Restoration carried out an intensive mosaic restoration, installing tessara tiles around 10mmx10mm in size, at Barnsley Civic using traditional techniques and methods. The Grade II listed building, known as the Civic Hall, was built in the heart of Barnsley in 1877, having served the public for over 150 years.
Best Domestic Project Highly Commended 2025 – Residential Projects, Westwoods Tiling Ltd
L to R: Steven Rooney, David Westwood
Congratulations to Westwoods Tiling Ltd for receiving Highly Commended for the Best Domestic Project 2025 TTA Award!
Lower Shepley Farmhouse is a characterful property without walls or floors being straight or level, featuring beams, door frames and irregular features. For Leam Terrace in Leamington Spa, Westwoods Tiling completed the installation of a beautiful hallway floor in a grade 2 listed Georgian Town House.
Best Domestic Project Award Winner 2025 – Domestic Bathroom, Atlas Tiling Ltd
L to R: Steven Rooney, Andrew Curry of Schlüter-Systems Ltd on behalf of Atlas Tiling Ltd
Congratulations to Atlas Tiling Ltd for winning the Best Domestic Project 2025 TTA Award!
Atlas Tiling used 2.8mx1.2m marble-effect porcelain tiles with mitred and colour-matching resin edges, combined with wood effect tiles, to create a seamless look that emphasises modern aesthetics and functionality. The project also won Best Bathroom in the UK at BKU Awards. in the UK at BKU Awards.
Best Innovation Award Winner 2025 – BAL Micromax Grout-Effect Sealant
L to R: Tom Facer, David Lyman
Congratulations to Building Adhesives Ltd for winning the Best Innovation 2025 TTA Award for BAL Micromax Grout-Effect Sealant!
BAL’s new innovation, launched in July 2024, is formulated with a unique technology to provide a textured, matt finish that blends perfectly with grout joints – so no more shiny, stand-out high gloss sealant. It is coloured match to BAL Micromax3 ECO grouts and BAL Absolute Grout epoxy grouts.
Best Environmental Initiative Award Winner 2025 – ARDEX Group Ltd
L to R: Jason Sayers, David Lyman
Congratulations to ARDEX Group Ltd for winning the Best Environmental Initiative 2025 TTA Award!
Launching its “Building Tomorrow” programme, ARDEX has a commitment to being carbon neutral for scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 and fully carbon neutral by 2045. This Sustainability Roadmap encompasses a wide range of initiatives: sustainable sourcing of materials, recycling, waste reduction, extended product lifecycles, energy efficiency, energy sourcing and sustainable workplace practices.
Best E-Commerce Website/App Award Winner 2025 – Pro Tiler Tools
L to R: Ross Atkinson, Eddy Hyde
Congratulations to Pro Tiler Tools for winning the Best E-Commerce Website/App 2025 TTA Award!
For another consecutive year, Pro Tiler Tools has won based on its unwavering commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and industry leadership – seamlessly integrating user-friendly design, a superior product portfolio, exceptional customer service, and strategic digital marketing.
Excellence in Marketing Highly Commended 2025 – Larsen Building Products Ltd
L to R: Michael Gadney, Claire McComb
Congratulations to Larsen Building Products Ltd for receiving Highly Commended in the Excellence in Marketing 2025 TTA Award!
With user-friendliness and product education as primary goals, Larsen deployed an omnichannel marketing campaign for the new FusionXT product launch. Campaign success included over 100+ stores stocking FusionXT across UK & Ireland, an influx of engaged website visitors and growth of product demand.
Excellence in Marketing Award Winner 2025 – Palace Chemicals Ltd
L to R: Michael Gadney, Steve Ball
Congratulations to Palace Chemicals Ltd for winning the Excellence in Marketing 2025 TTA Award!
Palace Chemicals has embarked on a new chapter in its history with an exciting brand refresh, which it rolled out across the company’s product packaging, literature, advertising, website and social media channels. The new look confidently and concisely echoes the company’s strong, durable, leading position in the tiling, flooring and DIY markets.
Excellence in Retail Award Winner 2025
L to R: Russell Steven, Chris McCann
Armatile’s commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction is evident throughout its four retail showrooms in Armagh, Newry, Belfast and Dublin. Armatile focuses on enhancing customer experience, providing product and technical knowledge and sourcing high-quality tiles from Europe.
Excellence in Supply & Services Award Winner 2025 – Pro Tiler Tools
L to R: Ashley Humphries, Aaron Goodman
Pro Tiler Tools exemplifies excellence in supply and services within the tiling industry and aims to keep striving to advance industry standards further through its unwavering commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, community engagement, delivery and collection processes and industry expertise.
Wall Tile of the Year Award Winner 2025 – Backlit Stone, Nicholls & Clarke Group Ltd
L to R: David Moore, Patrick Jenner
The N&C Backlit Stone Collection aims to redefine tile design with its innovative inkjet technology, mimicking the luminous beauty of gemstones like ivory, onyx and golden amber. This versatile range, available in large 600mmx1200mm and intricate mosaic formats, offers layered textures, high-gloss and natural sheen finishes, and a seamless, biophilic aesthetic.
Floor Tile of the Year Award Winner 2025 – Spolia, Quiligotti Terrazzo Tiles Ltd
L to R: Steve Ball, Ian Hamilton of Solus Ceramics on behalf of Quiligotti Terrazzo Tiles
Made in the UK, these bespoke terrazzo tiles incorporate upcycled aggregates from demolition waste, turning discarded materials into striking, low-carbon surfaces. The standard range, available in 21 colours, delivers the same durability and timeless aesthetic.
Excellence in Tile Contracting Award Winner 2025 – Dyson-Briggs & Sons Ltd
L to R: Paul Forshaw, Jack Rogerson
Dyson Briggs has thrived across all industry sectors, offering an extensive range of products and services. It remains flexible and open to new opportunities, a key factor for sustained growth. By focusing on the right balance of customers, sectors, projects and products, the company is poised for success.
TTA Awards 2025 Raises An Impressive £8,355 For Charity
This year’s TTA Awards raised an impressive £8,355 thanks to the generosity of all who bidded and those that kindly put forward charity auction prizes: ASCER, Banks & Lloyd (Shipping) Ltd, Celtic Manor Resort, Confindustria Ceramica, Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Tile Mountain and UltraTile.
All charity contributions will be split equally between Children Today and the Lighthouse Charity. This donation builds on TTA’s more than 20 year relationship with Children Today, collectively raising over £75,000.
Plus, it continues to grow support for the Lighthouse Charity, along with TTA’s dedicated Wellbeing Support page and mental health ambassador programme helping to signpost resources and provide confidential member support.
Many of TTA’s mental health ambassadors were also present at The Tiling Show 2025. Contact details for any ambassador can be found on TTA’s Wellbeing Support page.
Both the Lighthouse Charity and Children Today exhibited.
Find out more about TTA’s nominated charities: https://www.tiles.org.uk/about-us/charity/
