The Plumber Awards has announced a renewed Plumber Awards partnership with specialist contractor insurance provider Kingsbridge, continuing its backing of the programme for a second consecutive year.
Having supported the inaugural Plumber Awards in 2026 -which saw Louchavan Lemard crowned UK Plumber of the Year – Kingsbridge is backing the programme again, as it returns to recognise the exceptional plumbers working across the UK.
The Plumber Awards was created to give plumbers the recognition they deserve, celebrating not only technical ability and the quality of their work, but also professionalism, customer service and the commitment they show to their customers and businesses.
A Plumber Awards partnership built for the trade
For Kingsbridge, supporting the people behind the trade is a natural fit. As a leading provider of specialist business insurance for contractors, freelancers, sole traders and the self-employed, the company understands the challenges faced by tradespeople running their own businesses and the importance of having the right support and protection in place.
Commenting on the continued partnership, Andy Robinson, Managing Director of Kingsbridge, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting The Plumber Awards for a second year running. After seeing the fantastic response to the inaugural awards, we’re proud to continue backing an initiative that shines a light on the skill, dedication and professionalism of the plumbing community.
“Plumbers are the people we’re here to support every day, so it’s important to us that we play a part in recognising the individuals who work so hard to deliver for their customers. The Plumber Awards provide a fantastic platform to celebrate that work, and we’re looking forward to seeing this year’s entries.”
Laura Mashiter, founder of The Installer Awards, said: “We’re thrilled to have Kingsbridge back as a partner for the second year of The Plumber Awards. Their support in our inaugural year helped us establish the awards and we’re delighted that they’ve seen the value in the programme and wanted to continue the partnership.
“Kingsbridge understands the realities of life as a tradesperson and shares our passion for supporting and celebrating the plumbing community. We’re very thankful for their support and are looking forward to working with them again to celebrate another year of the UK’s best plumbing talent.”
About Kingsbridge’s cover
Kingsbridge’s package brings together essential business protection, including public liability and employers’ liability, alongside optional covers such as hired in and owned Plant, contract works and professional Indemnity. To find out more, visit the website or call Kingsbridge on 01242 808740.
Entries for 2027 are now open
Entries for The Plumber Awards 2027 are now open, with plumbers from across the UK invited to put themselves forward for the regional awards and ultimately compete for the national title of Plumber of the Year – following in the footsteps of finalists like James Bell-Taylor and Steve Gray. Whether you’ve completed a technically challenging project, found an innovative solution to a customer’s problem or simply take pride in delivering an exceptional service every day, the awards are an opportunity to showcase what you do.
Entries close on 22nd December 2026 and you can enter The Plumber Awards 2027 for free – good luck!