After yet another amazing response from the industry, we are delighted to reveal the 2026 finalists who are in the running to win a coveted DIY Week Award. The winners will be revealed on Friday 22nd May at a special lunchtime ceremony to be held at the prestigious Grand Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden in London.

So, after much deliberation by our panel of expert judges on the Supplier’s product entries and a huge number of online votes from the industry for the Retailer category entries, we are delighted to reveal the 2026 DIY Week Awards finalists…

Decorating Product of the Year
Palace chemicals – Heavy Duty Readymixed Wallpaper Adhesive
QEP – Roberts Palette Quick Repair Flooring Putty
Avron – Dekton Filling Knives and Stripping Knives
Avron – Dekton Caulking Gun with Cage
Avron – Dekton 7? Rotating Handle Sanding Block

Hand Tool of the Year
Spear & Jackson – 2-in-1 Trimming Knife and Scraper
QEP – PTC001 Vitrex Xtreme Pro-Trowel Cleaner
QEP – Vitrex SSR001 Safest Cut Sealant Remover
Avron – Dekton 10? Adjustable Head Pry Bar
Avron – Dekton 180mm Insulated Cable Knife

Garden Leisure Product of the Year
Keter – Outdoor Garden Bar
Avron – Dekton Garden Kneeler & Seat with Tool Storage

Retailer Support and Marketing Initiative Award
Home Hardware Southwest – Empowering Independent Retailers
Palace Chemicals – Marketing support for new Palace GEL-TEC
Avron – The Adaptable Digital Display Bin

Garden Care Product of the Year
Grass Gains – Plant Gains Liquid Plant Food
Sumec – i600 iVISION Robotic Lawnmower
Heart of Eden – Heart of Eden Fruit & Vegetable Planter
Avron – Dekton Reusable Hanging Wasp Trap
QEP UK – Tile Rite Ready to use Algae All Gone

Home and Kitchen Product of the Year
Pelsis – Pest-Stop Electronic Mouse Killer
Avron – Dri Aire Premium Moisture Absorber
Avron – Dekton Sticky Tack
Avron – Dekton Super Claw
Palace Chemicals – Aftercare range
Avron – Dekton Inflatable Air Wedge Kit

Security Product of the Year
Draper Tools – BUNKER Van Storage range
Burg-Wächter UK – secuENTRY Home 5001 Starter Kit
Avron – Goodyear Compact Dash Cam

Garden Tool of the Year
Sumec – 58V Cordless LFP 46cm Lawnmower
Webb Garden Power – Webb 20V Cordless Cylinder Lawnmower
Avron – Dekton Dead Head Snipz
QEP UK –Tile Rite Big Spin Hurricane 5mm Deep Starter Kit
QEP UK –Tile Rite Claw Sleeper Rake

Power Tool of the Year
Alpha Tech – 20V Brushless Cordless 16GA Finish & Staple Nailer System DCWN40-T50
Alpha Tech – 20V Brushless Cordless Framing Nailer System DCFN110-3490
Avron – Goodyear 12V Lithium Jump Starter
Avron – Goodyear Cordless Portable Tyre Inflator
Avron – Goodyear 12v 7amp Smart Battery Charger
Avron – Goodyear 3-in-1 Cordless Vacuum, Air Duster & Inflator

Lighting Product of the Year
Avron – Dekton Rechargeable Multi-Function Portable Lamp
UtilityLite – UtilityLite 18v Portable LED Lighting

DIY Product of the Year
Cheshire Mouldings & Woodturnings – Cheshire Mouldings Wall Panel Kits
Rust-Oleum Europe (Tor) – Rust-Oleum Switch
DIY Alcove Cabinets
Palace Chemicals – NX Range
QEP – Vitrex Perfect Cut Manual Tile Cutter
Avron – Dekton 4pc Corner Mate
Avron – Dekton Deep organiser

Sustainability Initiative of the Year
Draper Tools – North Baddesley Warehouse
Palace Chemicals – Launch of Aqueous Creo-Coat
Avron – Dekton 66pc Seed Starter Kit

Editor’s Choice Award
To be announced

Team of the Year
Avron
Big Red Shed
Choice Marketing
Pelsis
Tembe DIY & Building Products
DK Tools
Keter UK
Palace Chemicals

Point of Sale Display of the Year
Avron
Buffalo

Wholesaler of the Year
ABM Distributors
Stax Trade Centres

Retailer of the Year
Skelbo Global Ventures T/A Dornoch Stores
Daymans DIY
GJs and Daughter

Industry Personality of the Year
To be announced

The venue

Standing on Great Queen Street, that connects Covent Garden with Holborn in the West End of London, is the Grade II* listed De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. With a history dating back to 1775, the building has long been an important event venue, and was once home to the original Freemasons’ Tavern before becoming a hotel in 1909.

Since then, the venue has hosted some of the world‘s leading politicians, royalty and celebrities with its grand Georgian architecture and art-deco interiors offering 37 exceptional spaces for a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, meetings, training and weddings.

Arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers, the Grand Hall creates an impressive event space for up to 750 guests theatre style and 1,500 guests for a drinks reception.  For smaller events, there are a number of executive rooms, often with original features and oak-panelling, whilst a suite of modern training rooms is also available. Outside, on the 5th floor, an exclusive roof terrace, with views of the city, is available for summer parties and receptions.

Five minutes from Covent Garden and Holborn tube stations and 30 minutes’ walk or short taxi ride from Kings Cross, St Pancras and Euston train stations, the venue is well-connected for all major London transport links. Heathrow Airport is an hour away by rail or road.

Timings for the day:

12:00 - Drinks Reception
13:00 - Guests called to their seats
13:10 - Welcome by host – Jimmy McGhie
13:15 - Speech by Editorial Director – Neil Mead
13:20 - Introduction to Babons Cancer Support charity
13:30 - Lunch is served
15:15 - Jimmy McGhie to introduce the awards
15:30 - Awards commence
17:00 - Networking in the Bar

Our host: Jimmy McGhie

Jimmy has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5, Comedy Central, ABC Australia, THREE New Zealand, Absolute Radio and many more. He is now a top circuit act in the UK, as well as a highly sought after corporate awards host and TV warm up artist.

To be part of what promises to be one of the biggest events on the DIY trade calendar this year, book your tickets early to avoid disappointment. To find out more information and book your tickets, visit: https://diyweekawards.co.uk/book-tickets

Nominated charity partner

For the 2026 DIY Week Awards we've partnered with a local charity called Babons Cancer Support. Babons Cancer Support is a charity that exists to come alongside the cancer community of Tonbridge, whether you are the patient, carer, family member, colleague or friend. Babons Cancer Support has been created in memory of Jean Spickernell (called ‘Babon’ by her grandchildren) who lost her life to cancer in 2022. Jean was a ‘pocket rocket’ who loved her community and always looked for ways to help others even when she needed help herself. For more details, please visit www.babons.org.uk

Thanks to this year's sponsors: Avron Dekton, BHETA, Bira, Burg Wachter, Daley Hub, Draper, DIY Week Live, Garden Centre Update, Trade Talks and Home Hardware.