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Last updated: 18 December 2024
Introducing the Checkatrade Awards finalists for 2024
New for 2024, the Checkatrade Awards are designed to recognise “outstanding” quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Votes and nominations have come in for tradespeople from consumers across the UK.
For the inaugural Checkatrade Awards, we have been blown away by the level of support shown to our members.
Sponsored by our partner Superscript, the Checkatrade Awards are there to highlight exceptional service and standout individuals that go the extra mile as a tradesperson.
Amazingly, there were over 1,200 nominations across the range of different awards categories.
We are excited to be able to finally share the first ever shortlist of finalists for our awards.
The Checkatrade Awards 2024 finalists
With over 1,200 nominations this year, the 2024 shortlist reflects the current best at providing excellence across a range of trade industries.
The winner of each Award will be selected by a panel of judges, who will review the shortlist in line with strict judging criteria.
Trade of the Year
Sponsored by Superscript Insurance
Mark Gordon at ARG Telecommunications
Tom Radford at J Radford & Sons
Sam Henry at SBH Landscaping
Community Hero
Sponsored by Wickes
William Parkinson & Matthew Carroll at Bloxt Limited
Kieron Davies at DAB Electrical
Neil Humphries / The Big Match at Abbey Windows (Thames Valley) Ltd
Rising Star
Sponsored by Access Training
Jamie Gatley at JG Asbestos Services
Adam Clements at Copperfield Plumbing and Heating
George Hunt at Hunt Energy Group Ltd
Women in Trade Champion
Sponsored by 0800 Homefix
Alice Lees at ATL Plumbing & Drainage
Claire Duncan at Inspirational Interiors
Lucy Robinson at Lucy Locksmith
Builder of the Year
Sponsored by Fix Radio
Andy Kille at Andy Kille Building and Property Maintenance
Petrit Lushi at Lushi Maintenance
Karoly Lesku at HHS Building Services
Electrician of the Year
Sponsored by Clothes2Order
Steve Mulgrew at Home & Garden Electrics
Chris Hopkins at Hopkins Electrical
Richard Hawkins at R Hawkins Electrical Services
Painter & Decorator of the Year
James Noll at Expressions Décor Ltd
Richard Mace at Richard Mace & Son's Ltd
Vickie Busher at Vickie's Painting and Decorating Services
Plumber of the Year
Danny Crotty at D.Crotty Plumbing & Heating Services
Billy Hunter & Scott Hunter at Hunter Heating Solutions
Chris Efthymiou at The Gas Team Plumbing & Heating
Roofer of the Year
William Whyte at First Choice Roofing Contractors
Marcus Johnstone at Classic Roofing and Building Ltd
Ashley Lee at Online Roofing and Cladding
Sustainability Champion
Sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements
Andrew & Isabella Pemberton at Alps Electrical Ltd
Lee West at Red Squirrel Installation
Technology Champion
Sponsored by Intuit Quickbooks
Mark Elliott at S4G Drone Services
Rob Whyte Venables at Omni3 Communications Ltd
Steve Rowberry at Vision Security & Tech
About the awards
The Checkatrade Awards shine a spotlight on skilled professionals in the home improvement and repairs industry who excel in their craft.
With categories spanning from plumbing to painting, roofing to electrical work, this event is a testament to the dedication and hard work of tradespeople who consistently exceed customer expectations.
CEO at Checkatrade Jambu Palaniappan said that “These awards give consumers the chance to nominate the tradespeople who go above and beyond, shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes who make a real difference in people’s homes and lives every day.”
The Checkatrade Awards ceremony will be held in London on 7th November 2024.
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