CATEGORIES

This category celebrates the most innovative products designed to enhance home or commercial decorating. Entries should demonstrate unique features, user-friendly designs, or advancements in functionality. Judges will look for originality, transformative impact on decorating practices, and evidence of solving common challenges faced by decorators or homeowners.

This is the one they all want to win, the overall best new product released on the retail market within the last year. The judging panel will be looking for originality and innovation in a new product, device or solution that offers genuine benefits to the DIYer and ideally something unique that hasn’t been seen or done before. The judges will also expect the entry to feature exceptional  design and good quality and all at a reasonable price for the product category.

Watering, irrigation, ferts, chems, growing, propagation and everything in between.

Decorative garden products including pots and planters, garden furniture, cooking equipment, garden games, structures including gazebos, greenhouses, bird feeders & aquatics.

This category honours outstanding tools designed to improve gardening practices and make them easier for end-users. Entries should showcase innovation in design, ease of use, and efficiency in addressing gardening tasks. Judges will evaluate products based on their originality, practicality, and how effectively they improve the gardening experience for hobbyists or professionals alike.

This category highlights exceptional hand tools that demonstrate innovation and craftsmanship. Eligible entries should offer unique features, improved ergonomics, or superior performance for users. Judges will focus on creativity, durability, and the tool’s ability to solve challenges effectively, setting new standards in the DIY hand tool category.

This category recognises groundbreaking products designed to enhance home and kitchen experiences. Entries should demonstrate innovative functionality, exceptional usability, or creative solutions for everyday challenges. Judges will assess originality, efficiency, and the product’s ability to transform routines or elevate the comfort and convenience of domestic life around the home or in the kitchen.

This category recognises innovative lighting products designed for home and garden use. Entries should demonstrate functional performance, energy efficiency, durability, and aesthetic appeal. Consideration is given to sustainability, user experience, safety, and adaptability to various environments. Products must be commercially available and show clear market relevance and distinctive design quality.

This category celebrates an individual who has made a significant impact on the DIY industry through leadership, innovation, and influence. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional contributions, inspire others, and set new standards within their field. Judges will consider creativity, dedication, and the measurable impact of their achievements on the industry’s growth and success.

This category celebrates cutting-edge power tools that redefine performance and efficiency. Entries should highlight innovative features, improved usability, or advancements in power and precision. Judges will evaluate products based on their ingenuity, reliability, and ability to deliver exceptional results while addressing the needs of professionals and DIY enthusiasts.

The judges are looking for a supplier that has made great efforts to give their customers’ sales a boost. This could be from a package of retailer training, end-user incentives, ad campaigns, a customer helpline or support service. Additionally, you may be offering guidance and support with category management and providing innovative merchandising & point of sale material.

This category honours innovative products designed to enhance safety and security for homes, businesses, or individuals. Entries should showcase advanced technology, user-friendly features, or creative approaches to safeguarding property and people. Judges will focus on originality, effectiveness, and how well the product addresses modern security challenges.

We know that being aware of the impact our lives and businesses have on the environment is of increasing importance and that customers have greater expectations from retail operators.
The judges want to know what your business has done to reduce its carbon footprint and to support the environment, whether that’s introducing energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste, reviewing your product range, driving greater efficiencies in the supply chain, or working within the community and engaging customers to create a positive change.

Please provide details of the changes you have made, the aims and objectives you had, what targets you set and how you are measuring your performance, as well as the benefits your action has brought about.