Bathroom Association's 'Thirty-under-Thirty' Awards Seek Future Industry Leaders

The Bathroom Association has opened nominations for its 2026 'Thirty-under-Thirty' awards, seeking to recognise and promote the next generation of talent within the bathroom industry.

The Bathroom Association's 'Thirty-under-Thirty' Awards 2026 aim to highlight individuals aged 29 or under who demonstrate innovation and high standards in the bathroom sector. The awards are intended to showcase the industry as a desirable career choice for young professionals across engineering, design, sales, and sustainability disciplines. This initiative arrives as the sector grapples with evolving consumer demands and increasingly stringent sustainability goals.

Judging criteria include demonstrable professional growth, future scope, and industry recognition. The Bathroom Association views the awards as a critical avenue for raising the profile of the sector.

Daphne Doody-Green, CEO of the Bathroom Association, stated, "Our industry is full of opportunity, and it deserves to be seen as a place where talented young people can build brilliant careers. Thirty-under-Thirty is about celebrating those who are already making a difference and showing the next generation that the bathroom sector is a part of the UK economy with real pathways to success."

Nominees must be employed by a Bathroom Association member company and meet the age requirement by 8 October 2026. The winners will be announced at the Bathroom Association Annual Conference Gala Dinner. Full guidance and nomination submissions can be found at the official Thirty-under-Thirty website. Further details are available in the press release.