The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA)’s 2023 awards for sustainability are open for entries, with one of the categories sponsored by elemental.
The award ceremony will take place on October 10th at the Carden Park Hotel in Cheshire as part of the BMA’s Annual Industry Conference.
The awards are open to all full and affiliate members, who are encouraged to share exceptional projects, products, or initiatives through a 300–400-word narrative encompassing the background, team members involved, the process, and, most importantly, the outcomes.
All entries must be accompanied by a video of up to three minutes, which can be shot on a phone.
Use the BMA entry form by July 31st to shine a spotlight on your sustainability achievements.
This year, the BMA will present three distinct award categories: the Carbon Reduction Award, the Water Efficiency Award, and the new Open Category Award.
Carbon Reduction Award – Sponsored by KBB Focus:
Businesses worldwide are uniting to tackle climate change, and in the UK, the government is aiming for net zero emissions by 2050. This award will recognise those leading bathroom manufacturers who have taken strides toward reducing their carbon footprint with initiatives such as improved energy efficiency, investments in renewable resources, greening the fleet, etc.
Judging criteria: 1) Quality of the entry, 2) Level of carbon abatement, and 3) Execution of the initiative.
Water Efficiency Award – Sponsored by UWLA:
UK government initiatives such as the Environmental Improvement Plan and the Plan for Water actively encourage a more water-efficient built environment. The bathroom forms an integral part of this, contributing over 60% to domestic water use – making it vital that our sector takes steps towards meeting these plans. By recognising those who go beyond expectations with their efforts in minimising the use of this precious commodity, this award recognises those who are playing a pioneering role in water efficiency.
Judging criteria: 1) Quality of the entry, 2) Potential water efficiency achieved, and 3) Product innovativeness.
Open Category Award – Sponsored by Installer/elemental:
This new category for 2023 recognises the various initiatives that bathroom manufacturers have embarked on in an aspirational path towards more sustainable practices. From transitioning operations to a circular economy model, educating staff about efficient water use, or inspiring consumers to make eco-friendly decisions through marketing and product campaigns – we are proud to recognise your incredible efforts in advocating for the planet.
Judging criteria: 1) Quality of the entry, 2) Scale of potential positive environmental impact, and 3) Outcomes achieved.
The BMA is hosting the Bathroom Zone at this year’s InstallerSHOW – join us at the NEC 27-29 June.
See the full list of exhibitors here: installershow.com/exhibitors.
