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Enter The 2026 Awards


Please note: A £15 administration fee applies to each award category entry. This fee covers the careful processing and verification of your submission, ensuring our judging panel can review every entry fairly and thoroughly. While the fee allows your entry to be considered, it does not guarantee nomination or selection as a finalist.

GFA Northern Ireland Decorator of the Year

Rewards outstanding skill and professionalism from within Northern Ireland’s decorating community.

£15.00
GFA Irish Decorator of the Year

Rewards outstanding skill and professionalism from within Ireland’s decorating community.

£15.00
GFA Welsh Decorator of the Year

Recognises the decorator raising industry standards across Wales.

£15.00
GFA Scottish Decorator of the Year

Honours Scotland’s leading decorator demonstrating outstanding standard and impact.

£15.00
GFA English Decorator of the Year

Celebrates the top decorator representing excellence across England.

£15.00
The Ultimate Golden Finish Award

The winner is selected from the winners of the regional Decorators of the year.

Merchant of the Year

Acknowledges a merchant who consistently supports tradespeople with quality stock, service and expertise.

£15.00
Online Supplier of the Year

For an online supplier who delivers reliable service, accessibility and value for decorators nationwide.

£15.00
Kitchen Renovation Specialist

Celebrates the decorator who elevates kitchen spaces with exceptional prep, finish and detail.

£15.00
Mentor of the Year

Acknowledges someone who invests in developing others and strengthens the future of the trade.

£15.00
Paint System of the Year

Rewards a paint system that delivers reliability, consistency and professional-grade results.

£15.00
Innovative Product of the Year

Recognises a product that has made a genuine impact on efficiency, finish quality or day-to-day workflow.

£15.00
Trade Hero Award

For someone who consistently supports the industry, uplifts others and shows real leadership and integrity.

£15.00
Best Exterior of the Year

Rewards excellence in exterior decorating where durability, weather handling and visual finish are key.

£15.00
Spray Finish of the Year

Celebrates outstanding spray work with clean edges, consistent finish and technical control.

£15.00
Best Project Under £5k

For a smaller project that proves scale does not define quality, detail or client care.

£15.00
Best Project Over £5k

For a large scale project completed professionally, within budget and to a premium standard.

£15.00
High Gloss Project of the Year

Recognises flawless high gloss work where finish quality, smoothness and reflection are the measure.

£15.00
Period Renovation Project of the Year

Rewards expert work carried out in a period property, respecting character while delivering a refined modern standard.

£15.00
Niche Skills Category

Celebrates specialist techniques that require rare skill, detail and patience, from graining to gilding and everything in between.

£15.00
Mural Installation Excellence

Recognises the decorator who demonstrated artistic precision and standout mural execution that transforms a space.

£15.00
Content Creator of the Year

For the decorator actively educating, entertaining and elevating the industry through social media and digital platforms.

£15.00
Apprentice of the Year

Acknowledges a rising decorator who is committed to learning, developing real skill and proving they belong in the trade.

£15.00
Commercial Project of the Year

Rewards a high quality finish delivered within a commercial environment, where scale, deadlines and professionalism were handled with confidence.

£15.00
Domestic Project of the Year

Celebrates a standout project completed within a residential setting, executed cleanly, professionally and with an exceptional client experience.

£15.00
Excellence in Wallpapering

Recognises outstanding precision and finish in wallpaper installation. This is for the decorators who treat pattern, seams and alignment like a science.

£15.00
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