You can nominate your own company or product. You can nominate a supplier, a customer or even a competitor! You don't have to be a TTA member to nominate, be nominated or to win.

Closing date is 31st December 2008. You can download a nomination form from the TTA website at http://www.tiles.org.uk/events/award09.shtml.

Bathroom & Kitchen Update are sponsoring the award "Best use of tile in a domestic environment" which recognises the use of tile in an individual home.

There are 21 awards in total across 6 categories.

People

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry, Best Newcomer (Tile Fixing Trainee), Best Individual Tile Fixer

Business

Excellence in Independent Retailing, Excellence in Multiple Retailing, Excellence in Distribution, Excellence in Tile Contracting.

Marketing

Excellence in Tile Industry Marketing, Best Website

Environmental

Best Initiative to Reduce Environmental Impact.

Products

Wall Tile of the Year, Floor Tile of the Year, Best Natural Product, Best New Innovation

Projects

Best Use of Tile in a Small Construction Contract, Best Use of Tile in a Large Construction Contract, Best Use of Tile in a Housing Development, Best Use of Tile by an Architect or Designer, Best Technical Use of Tile in a Construction Contract, Best Use of Tile within the Leisure Industry, Best Use of Tile in a Domestic Environment

The winners will be announced at the TTA Awards Dinner on Saturday, 25 April 2009 at the Birmingham Hilton Hotel, NEC. Tickets are now available at £95.00 per person +VAT.

Booking forms can be found on the TTA website http://www.tiles.org.uk/