Popular sealant and adhesive brand, CT1, has joined a growing line up of industry names to  support The Plumber Awards – a brand-new awards scheme set to recognise and reward the best plumbers in the UK.

A key component of any tradesperson’s toolkit, CT1 is a high-performance non-toxic sealant and construction adhesive that doesn’t contain any solvents. It bonds to a wide range of materials including metals, glass, mirrors, wood and concrete and is used by tradespeople and homeowners alike for a great finish. It works well in wet or dry conditions, is odourless, and has excellent resistance to chemicals and UV. Plus, it’s made in Britain, and we’re all for backing British manufacturers.

You’ll be hard pushed to find a tradesperson that doesn’t use CT1 products, so we’re glad to have them on board. And we imagine our plumber community will be too!

Speaking about the decision to support the awards, Nicola Walsh from CT1 said: “Our products have been a popular feature in the trade community for almost 20 years and are widely used by plumbers for everything from sealing up a bathtub to fixing an annoying leak. We love the energy of plumbing community and are proud that our products play a part in the day-to-day of many. We’re always happy to support initiatives that set to recognise and reward this community, such as The Plumber Awards. We’re looking forward to seeing the entries and celebrating the very best of UK plumbing talent.”

CT1 joins the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers, Polypipe Building Products and Powered Now as sponsors of the awards, which are completely free for plumbers to enter as a result of the backing of these brands.

The UK’s best job management software for the trade, Powered Now, is the latest brand to prove its commitment to UK tradespeople by supporting the brand-new Plumber Awards.

Powered Now is a business management app that has been a game changer for thousands of plumbers, sole traders and business owners across the UK, handling multiple time-consuming admin tasks so tradespeople can focus on the important stuff – their trade.

Through the app, tradespeople can easily sort receipts and expenses, as well as process customer and purchase invoices. It also includes a workflow management function, a record of compliance certificates that are easy to find and upload, quoting software and client-facing areas. It’s an all-in-one support for plumbers and other trades, with a UK-based award-winning customer support team available to speak to over the phone. It will become a plumber’s best friend next Spring when the new Making Tax Digital legislation comes into force in April 2026, making the process as quick and easy as possible each quarter.

The Plumber Awards was launched this year to celebrate the achievements of amazing plumbers across the UK; those who are consistently pushing boundaries and delivering top-class service to their customers.

Speaking about supporting the awards, Benjamin Dyer, Co-Founder and CEO at Powered Now, said:  “We’ve always been backers of schemes that recognise UK tradespeople – everyday heroes who play a vital role in our communities but often go unnoticed. The Plumber Awards give an excellent opportunity for amazing plumbers to gain recognition for their projects and we hope to see some of our app users submit entries.”

Powered Now joins the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineers and Polypipe Building Products as inaugural sponsors of the awards, with more to be announced soon. The awards are completely free for plumbers to enter as a result of brands like these backing them – so, thank you!

The brand-spanking new Plumber Awards, brought to the industry by the organisers of the Heating Installer Awards, is launching with news that the awards have already attracted two big industry supporters.

Leading industry body, the CIPHE, will be a key partner in the moderation of the judging progress, bringing fairness and impartiality to the awards. In addition, Polypipe Building Products has also pledged its support as an awards sponsor in this inaugural year, demonstrating its support of plumbers who do the best work – in the right way too.

The Plumber Awards launches following huge demand from the plumbing community and will cast a spotlight on the UK’s talented professionals who are setting standards for the sector.

The awards are searching for the best-of-the-best: the plumbers who push themselves day after day to find the best solutions for their customers. Plumbers will answer questions ranging from their opinions of customer care through to examples of domestic jobs undertaken that show why they should win.

Tim Sainty, membership director at the CIPHE, said: “We will always consider backing initiatives that are clearly designed to support plumbers and lead the sector forward, and The Plumber Awards is the perfect example.

“These awards are run by a team that’s visibly passionate about the sector and truly appreciates the challenges these professionals face on a daily basis.”

Entries open on 1^st September 2025, but anyone interested can register their support here and a member of the awards’ administration team will be in contact.

Jason Nightingale, head of marketing at Polypipe Building Products, adds: “Every day, we see plumbers pushing to break boundaries and apply new innovations to benefit homeowners. There are some brilliant projects happening out there – and it will be terrific to see this reflected in The Plumber Award entries.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial to recognise plumbers who undertake incredibly technical work day-in, day-out to keep our homes working as they should, while genuinely keeping their customer front of mind. It is important for everyone to get behind The Plumber Awards and show their support for all the hard-working people in this industry, celebrating the best in the plumbing world.”

To demonstrate support for the industry and the top – but sometimes unrecognised – plumbers, find out more about becoming a sponsor by contacting the organisers on 0161 871 1188 or using the online form here.  

The UK’s leading supplier of plastic piping systems, Polypipe Building Products, has officially signed up as a sponsor for the inaugural year of The Plumber Awards 2026.

Part of the Genuit Group Plc, Polypipe Building Products is a renowned name in the construction sector – working closely with developers and labourers on quality drainage systems, rainwater solutions, and plumbing products.

Having such a reputable brand on board will offer vital support for The Plumber Awards on its mission to find – and reward – the best plumbers in the country.

Jason Nightingale, head of marketing at Polypipe Building Products, said: “Our products are widely used across the sector by the best people in plumbing including underfloor heating projects, refurbs, and general maintenance work.

“Every day, we see plumbers pushing to break boundaries and apply new innovations to benefit homeowners. There are some brilliant projects happening out there – and it will be terrific to see this reflected in The Plumber Award entries.

“Now more than ever, it is crucial to recognise plumbers who undertake incredibly technical work day-in, day-out to keep our homes working as they should, while embracing the highest standards of customer care in the process.

“The Plumber Awards is adding something very important to the sector by celebrating the top plumbers in the UK, and we can’t wait to see it take off.”

Polypipe Building Products joins the CIPHE in backing The Plumber Awards – with space for more sponsors to come on board ahead of the big ceremony in 2026.

If you’re interested in learning more about supporting an exciting awards ceremony which is helping celebrate the best plumbers in the UK, get in touch with Laura on 0161 871 1188.

The Chartered Institute of Plumbing, Heating and Engineering (CIPHE) has become a founding partner of The Plumber Awards, the brand new awards for the trades designed to celebrate the best-of-the-best.

The team at the CIPHE will be responsible for moderating the judging process surrounding the awards, to ensure a fair and impartial process. This includes setting and marking the technical challenge, which is a key part of the overall score used to determine the national winner.

As the industry’s only UK-wide trade body for heating installers and plumbers, there is no organisation better placed to offer insight, evaluation and feedback on quality plumbing work than the CIPHE.

Founded in 1906, the organisation was set up to raise professional standards within the industry, provide technical support to installers and manufacturers, and protect consumers. Its membership is made up of individual installers, practitioners, consultants, specifiers, designers, public health engineers, lecturers, trainers and trainees.

Tim Sainty, membership director at the CIPHE, said: “We will always consider backing initiatives that are clearly designed to support plumbers and lead the sector forward, and The Plumber Awards is the perfect example.

“These awards are run by a team that’s visibly passionate about the sector and truly appreciates the challenges these professionals face on a daily basis.

“It’s important for everyone to get behind The Plumber Awards and show their support for all the hard-working people in this industry, celebrating the best in the plumbing world. “We’re thrilled to get in on the ground floor and be heavily involved from the off. We know these awards will go from strength to strength.”

Anyone interested in entering The Plumber Awards can register their interest here. If you’re interested in learning more about sponsoring this exciting awards ceremony, get in touch with Laura on 0161 871 1188.