The best products, businesses and individuals of DIY and gardening were celebrated on Tuesday, February 7 as the industry came together for the 2017 DIY Week Awards.
The event was held at The Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham and hosted by renowned journalist Clive Myrie. This year marked a slight change to the norm, with the retail nominees unaware of the judges' shortlist until the winners were announced on the night, meaning the night was full of surprises.
Details of winners, nominees and presenters are listed below:
Winning: The awards recognised businesses, individuals and products demonstrating excellence in their field
Product Categories:
DIY Product of the Year
Winner: Hydroshot – Positec Power Tools Europe Ltd
Nominees: Plasplugs Powerglide Pro 600mm – QEP Co. UK Ltd
Gorilla Super Glue Brush and Nozzle – Gorilla Glue Europe
Gorilla Heavy Duty Grab Adhesive – Gorilla Glue Europe
Award presented by: BHETA DIY executive director Paul Grinsell
Home & Kitchen Product of the Year
Winner: Gorilla Super Glue Brush and Nozzle – Gorilla Glue Europe
Nominees: Collect Max Indoor Broom – Mapa Spontex UK
Spill Collect Dustpan and Brush – Mapa Spontex UK
Family Powerpack 600mAH – VARTA Consumer Batteries
Award presented by: Home Hardware non-executive director Jonty Mayo
Decorating Product of the Year
Winner: UniBond Re-New – Henkel Ltd
Nominees: Vitrex Grout & Silicone Remover and Finisher Kit – QEP Co. Ltd
Vitrex Safety Kit – QEP Co. Ltd
Award presented by: Spring Fair key account manager Jay Kauldher
Garden Tool of the Year
Winner: PowerGear X Lopper – Fiskars
Nominess: Light Digging Spade – Fiskars
Hydroshot – Positec Power Tools Europe Ltd
Roundup Gel Telescopic Wand – Roundup
Award presented by: GIMA director Vicky Nuttall
Power Tool of the Year
Winner: Plasplugs 550W Diamond Wheel Tile Cutter – QEP Co. UK Ltd
Highly Commended: Switchdriver – Postitec Power Tools Europe Ltd
Nominees: 18V ONE+ QuietStrike Impact Driver – Ryobi
18V ONE+ Brushless Percussion Drill
Award presented by: Sams Trade Centres general manager Neil Boughtwood
Security Product of the Year
Winner: Select Access Light Up Dial Key Lock Box – Master Lock
Nominees: Bluetooth Select Access SMART Key Lock Box – Master Lock
Conexis L1 Smart Door Lock – Yale UK
Award presented by: bira director of buying Steve Akers
Hand Tool of the Year
Winner: Plasplugs Powerglide Pro 600mm – QEP Co. UK Ltd
Nominees: Jigtech Pro – Dale Hardware Ltd
C. K. Dextro VDE GLO Screwdriver Set – Carl Kammerling International
Award presented by: BHETA executive chairman Andrew Weiss
Retailer Categories
Training & Development Award
Winner: Gardner & Scardifield
Award presented by: Home Hardware non-executive director Andrew Lyne
Business Initiative Award
Winner: John Horwood, Kennedys Mica Hardware
Award presented by: Henkel senior national account manager Jim Bratt
Marketing Initiative Award
Winner: Halls Mica Hardware
Highly Commended: Croma Locksmiths & Security Solutions
Award presented by: Burg-Wachter UK marketing director Rex Atkins
Industry Personality
Winner: Neil Mackay, Mackays of Cambridge
Award presented by: Stax operational director Nigel Wright
Business Expansion Award
Winner: Taskers
Award presented by: Henkel customer marketing manager Paul Bagnall
Retailer Support Initiative
Winner: Akzo Nobel Dulux Colour & Advice Centres
Award presented by: bira president and Tool Shop owner Vin Vara
Retailer of the Year
Winner: Broad Street DIY
Award presented by: Stax joint managing director David Hibbert