British Woodworking Federation 2025 Awards shortlist revealed

Celebrating the best in the woodworking sector, the shortlist for the prestigious 2025 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards has now been announced

Now in their 17th year, the BWF Awards celebrate the very best in the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry, shining a spotlight on the skill, creativity and dedication that the sector has to offer.

Helen Hewitt, BWF Chief Executive, commented: “As the BWF Awards enter their 17th year, it’s exciting to see the Awards continuing to grow, with this year marking a record number of entries across all categories. The quality of entries this year not only demonstrates the skill and dedication within our profession, but also the vital role our sector plays in delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions for the built environment.

From advances in health and safety culture and investment in the next generation, to new approaches to showrooms and the showcasing of traditional skills in the heritage and woodworking categories, it’s clear that both innovation and craftsmanship are helping businesses and talented individuals to thrive.

The BWF Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise these achievements, share success stories and celebrate the people and businesses that make our profession. I’m looking forward to another memorable evening that showcases the very best of woodworking and joinery.”

The winners will be announced at the annual BWF Awards, taking place at the Kimpton Fitzroy London on Friday 21 November 2025.

The full shortlist is as follows:

BWF Health & Safety Award – sponsored by Professional Woodworking Today

• Heron Joinery – for its Reduced Manual Handling through One-Piece Flow Turntable Lines project.

• Heron Manufacture Ltd – for Aidan McClenaghan and his transformative changes to the Heron Group’s health and safety culture.

• Archwood Limited – for Shawn Griffiths and his ongoing commitment to creating a safer, healthier workplace.

BWF Apprentice of the Year Award – sponsored by CITB

• Marc White, Heron Joinery – “Marc is not only excelling in his training, but improving the workplace around him. For someone so early in their career, this initiative is remarkable.”

• Luke Newton, TMJ Interiors – “From his very first interview, it was clear that Luke would be a valuable asset to TMJ. Luke exemplifies the ideal apprentice – skilled, dedicated and aligned with our values.”

• Bradley Quinn, ERW Joinery Ltd – “Bradley has quickly become an asset to the company. Beyond delivering excellent work, he continuously finds ways to improve the workplace – he’s not just contributing, but shaping how we work.”

BWF Heritage Project of the Year Award – sponsored by Impra Wood Protection

• Law & Lewis Joinery of Cambridge Ltd – for the major refurbishment of a mid-1800s property in Brookside, Cambridge.

• R & E Falkingham Ltd – for the restoration and renewal of heritage joinery at Sicklinghall.

• Houghtons of York – for the restoration of the tapestry drawing room at the Grade I listed Castle Howard.

BWF Innovation Award – sponsored by Teknos

• JoinerySoft Ltd – for JMS Cloud – innovative software designed to transform core operations for joinery businesses.

• NBJ (London) Ltd – for the Grain House Staircase – Covent Garden project.

• R & E Falkingham Ltd – for breaking away from traditional joinery showrooms with their Immersive Heritage Joinery Experience.

BWF Sustainability Award – sponsored by Remmers UK Ltd

• Stepnell – for its holistic, data-driven approach to reducing environmental impact across operations.

• James Latham Ltd – for introducing, and committing to, a series of measures that support profitable sustainability.

• Accsys Technologies PLC – for the Accoya Offcuts Programme: Collaborating for Circularity.

BWF Rising Star Award – sponsored by NFU Mutual

• Gemma Pavitt, Mumford & Wood Ltd – “Gemma is a rising star in every sense – driving innovation, delivering service excellence, transforming business processes and inspiring others through her personal integrity and determination.”

• John Mullan, Heron Joinery – “John is known internally not just for what he does, but for how he does it. He is supportive, dependable and brings out the best in others.”

• Roy Fletcher, Gowercroft Joinery – “Roy is one of those rare individuals who never does the bare minimum. He always asks, ‘What more can I do?’, then proceeds to do it, quietly, thoroughly and with heart.”

BWF Woodworking Project of the Year Award – sponsored by Anker Stuy Coatings

• Houghtons of York – for the restoration of the tapestry drawing room at the Grade I listed Castle Howard.

• Mumford & Wood Ltd – for handcrafting bespoke windows for London’s exclusive residential 1 Mayfair project.

• TMJ Interiors – for the complex bespoke joinery and craftsmanship on the Ribbon Curved Wall project.

For further information on the BWF Annual Awards 2025, see www.bwf.org.uk/bwf-awards-2025.