The 2016 Geberit Awards winners have been announced. The standard of nominations this year was reportedly extremely high, with the judges having a hard task separating some of the most exceptional entries in each category.

Jonathan Terry scooped the title of 'Best Domestic Bathroom Installer', after being nominated for the title by Taylors Etc. in Cardiff. The bathroom showroom regularly recommends Mr Terry to its customers due to his exceptional workmanship. Geberit Awards judges agreed, commenting on one particularly complex installation: “Attention to detail and impressive installation practice has resulted in a very neat finish.”

Second place in this category was awarded to Steve Phippard of ASP Plumbing, with Mark Fowdon of Studio One South West scooping the third-place spot.

The very best examples of how teamwork pays off were on display in the 'Best Installer Team' category, with Sanctuary Bathrooms taking the top spot. The work installing a master en-suite, incorporating Geberit products to wall-mount the sanitaryware and maximise on space, particularly impressed the judging panel. Judges said: “The overall finish is of a high standard, extremely neat and you can clearly see the installation team have a keen eye for detail.”

Derek Barclay of K J Quinn Services took the 'Best Supply Systems Installer' category. Using his initiative and drawing on his expertise, Mr Barclay specified Geberit Mapress Carbon Steel as the best fit for a complete boiler room installation for the MOD in Wiltshire.

The work was praised by Geberit Awards judges, who said: “This entry detailed the time constraints K J Quinn Services faced with this job. After finding Geberit Mapress as an alternative method, they managed to halve their initial installation time from eight weeks to four weeks. The care and attention to the individual stages of the installation made this a stand-out entry.”

The overall winner of each category picked up a cheque for £1,000, with Makita Drill Sets and Radios for the runners up.

“It is great to see so many installers taking pride in their work and always striving to achieve the very best,” said Raffaela De Vittorio, Geberit marketing and brands director. “Each of the winners and runners up has clearly demonstrated how Geberit products can be utilised to their best effect.”