The NHIC, National Home Improvement Council, recently
held its annual awards ceremony in London and the Bathroom Manufacturers
Association was delighted to sponsor one of the categories.
The BMA itself is an award winning trade association
and knows only too well the value of award schemes such as this.
“Winning an award is a fabulous pat on the back,” says
Yvonne Orgill, BMA Chief, “and its recognition that you are doing something
right. It’s a great morale booster.
Loosing is terribly disappointing but it maybe, just maybe, the much-needed
shot in the arm which leads you on to even greater things.”
For the 2014 NHIC awards, now in their 37th
year, the BMA sponsored the Home Improvement Journalist of the Year This category looked for the journalist who had
shown the most consistent, sustained and enthusiastic support for sustainable
home improvements, particularly in the bathroom. The winning journalist needed
to prove that he or she has shown this support with innovative, original and
attractive copy which engages and inspires the reader, whether a seasoned
professional or a casual consumer reader.
The shortlist gave the judges something of a headache
and choosing the winner proved extremely difficult. But the NHIC judging team selected
Philippa Turrell, Editor of K&B News at Hamerville Magazines Ltd. Many
congratulations to Philippa!
Worthy
runner up was Chris Jones of Chris Jones, Editor, PHAM News