The Bathroom Manufacturers Association (BMA) is celebrating the success of its inaugural BMA Insights Live meeting, held on February 19, 2025, at the Nottingham Belfry. Designed to deliver high-value insights and networking opportunities, the event brought together industry leaders for a packed day of informative sessions, discussions, and collaboration.

The meeting featured two concurrent streams, allowing attendees to tailor their experience to their interests. The first stream focused on Technical Meetings, offering crucial updates on legislation, guidance, and future industry impacts. The second stream included the always-popular Marketing Meeting, talent development sessions, and a spotlight on independent retailers and showrooms.

The overwhelming success of this first event highlights the value of the BMA Insights Live events as an essential platform for knowledge-sharing and industry growth.

The next Insights Live will take place as part of InstallerSHOW 2025 on 24-26 June at the NEC Birmingham.

Nominations now open for BMA Thirty-under-Thirty Awards and Sustainability Award
In another exciting development, the BMA is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Thirty-under-Thirty Awards and the BMA Sustainability Award.

The Thirty-under-Thirty Awards celebrate emerging leaders and innovators under 30 who are shaping the future of the UK bathroom industry.

These awards highlight outstanding professionals across various disciplines, including finance, sales, marketing, design, and career advancements. Open to all BMA member companies, the awards recognise young professionals who demonstrate exceptional skills, leadership, and dedication to driving the industry forward.

How to enter the Thirty-under-Thirty Awards
BMA member companies can nominate up to four individuals by submitting a 400-word statement detailing why their nominee deserves recognition.

An independent judging panel will assess candidates based on their achievements, future potential, and peer recognition.

More information is available here.

BMA Sustainability Award 2025
This year’s BMA Sustainability Award 2025 is one open category and will honour outstanding sustainability initiatives within the bathroom manufacturing sector. The awards celebrate BMA members leading in sustainable product innovation, water efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.

How to enter the Sustainability Award

Entrants must submit:
A 400-word statement detailing the initiative’s background, processes, and impact and a short video (up to three minutes) showcasing the project (smartphone recordings are accepted).
A panel of independent judges will evaluate submissions based on environmental impact and innovation.

More information is available here.

Key dates for both awards
May 15, 2025: Deadline for nominations
June 26, 2025: Shortlist revealed at BMA Insights Live during InstallerSHOW 2025 (NEC, Birmingham)
September 17, 2025: Winners announced at the BMA Connect Conference gala dinner.

The BMA encourages all members to participate in these prestigious awards and celebrate the rising stars and sustainability champions driving the bathroom industry forward.