The Bathroom Association has opened nominations for its Thirty-under-Thirty Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding young professionals who are helping to drive progress, innovation and excellence across the bathroom industry.
The Awards are designed to do more than recognise individual achievement. They are a sector-wide statement that the bathroom industry is an exciting, ambitious and future-facing career choice, offering meaningful opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers in everything from manufacturing and engineering to design, digital, sustainability, sales, marketing, finance and leadership.
The bathroom is one of the most important spaces in any home, and the sector behind it is evolving quickly. New technologies, changing consumer expectations, water efficiency, product performance, supply chain resilience and skills development are all shaping a growing industry that needs bright minds and fresh thinking. The Thirty-under-Thirty Awards shine a light on the people who are already stepping up, delivering results, improving businesses, and raising standards.
Daphne Doody-Green, CEO of the Bathroom Association, said: “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 dynamic part of the UK economy with real pathways to success.
“By highlighting success stories from member businesses, the awards aim to raise the industry’s profile as a place where young professionals can progress quickly. We believe it is our collective responsibility to showcase the next generation, demonstrating that our sector offers great opportunities and the chance to work with people and projects that genuinely improve everyday life.”
The Awards also provide an opportunity for the wider industry to celebrate the teamwork behind great performance; the managers who mentor and develop people, the businesses that invest in skills, and the colleagues and customers who recognise rising stars. In a competitive jobs market, recognising success publicly sends a clear message: the bathroom industry values ambition, invests in people, and offers careers with momentum.
Entry details
Nominations are open to all Bathroom Association member companies, including affiliates and partners, and there are just three key rules for eligibility:
- Nominees must be 29 years old or under on 8 October 2026.
- A statement (of up to 500 words) must be provided detailing why the nominee should be considered.
- Nominations must be received by the end of business on Friday, July 17, 2026.
An independent judging panel will score entries based on:
- The nominee’s growth within the business, including work achievements
- Their future potential and attitude to work and personal development
- Recognition among peers (testimonials from customers and colleagues are welcome)
The winners will be announced on Thursday, 8 October 2026, at the Bathroom Association Annual Conference Gala Dinner, taking place at the Grand Hotel, Birmingham. New for this year, the Association will also recognise an outstanding achiever from the 2026 cohort with a special award.
To submit a nomination and view full guidance, visit the official Thirty-under-Thirty website.