Open to all BMA members with an interest in sustainability issues
VENUE: The Lowry Hotel, Manchester, M3 5LH
- September 1st – Closed for entries
- September 14th – Shortlist Announced
- November 3rd – Awards Ceremony
Entry Requirements
Entries are permitted from full or affiliate members of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association only.
Entries should take the form of a 300–400-word narrative explaining the project, product, or initiative you would like to be considered by the judges. The entry should cover the background, team members involved process and, most importantly, outcomes.
All entries should be accompanied by a video of up to three minutes. It hasn’t got to be flashy, with an iPhone video or captioned slideshow perfectly acceptable, but it must illustrate the key points of your entry.
Categories
Carbon Reduction Award
Sponsored by Elemental
Around the world, businesses are rallying in response to climate change and the race to zero carbon. In the UK, the Government is seeking a zero-carbon recovery from the pandemic. This award will recognise the efforts of bathroom manufacturers to reduce their carbon impact e.g., through energy efficiency, adoption of renewables, greening the fleet, etc.
The judging criteria will be 1) quality of the entry 2) level of carbon abatement 3) execution of the initiative
The Water Efficiency Award
Sponsored by UWLA
BMA has been at the forefront of highlighting the energy/water nexus to policymakers. Making the built environment more water-efficient must be part of our national plans to decarbonise. With over 60% of domestic water, consumption is in the bathroom, our sector must play its part. –
The judging criteria will be 1) quality of the entry 2) potential water efficiency achieved 3) innovativeness of the product
Circular Economy Award
Sponsored by UKE
In contrast to the ‘take-make-waste’ linear model, a circular economy is regenerative by design and aims to gradually decouple growth from the consumption of finite resources. As manufacturers, BMA members have a role in moving towards circularity. This award will recognise companies’ efforts e.g., materials stewardship, reducing/removing waste or designing products with circularity in mind.
The judging criteria will be 1) quality of the entry 2) fidelity to circular economy principles 3) scale of impact
Workplace Initiative Award:
Bathroom manufacturers, as employers, can significantly benefit the environment by nudging their staff’s behaviours both inside and outside of work. This award will recognise initiatives that bring teams on the green journey.
The judging criteria will be 1) quality of the entry 2) extent and quality of staff involvement 3) potential environmental impact
Behaviour Change Award:
This is a new category for the 2022 awards. Last year the judges recognised that provoking behaviour change among consumers, and encouraging them to make more sustainable choices around the bathroom, is a keyway in which bathroom manufacturers can make a positive environmental impact. Whether it’s through a marketing campaign or a nudge-giving product innovation, this award will celebrate bathroom manufacturers who are bringing customers on the journey.
The judging criteria for this award will be 1) quality of the entry 2) novel approach to achieving behaviour change 3) response of the audience and outcomes
Early Journey Award:
As the Chinese proverb states “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. You
The criteria for this award will be 1) quality of the entry 2) level of enthusiasm for sustainability 3) coherence of the approach
Delegates
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