Become our next winner! Entries are now open for The Plumber Awards 2027, with plumbers and apprentices from across the UK invited to showcase their skills and compete for some of the industry’s most prestigious accolades.

The Plumber Awards sits alongside the long-running Heating Installer Awards as part of the wider Installer Awards programme, celebrating excellence, innovation, technical expertise and customer service across the plumbing and heating sector.

Previous winners of the regional, category and national titles have spoken about the unrivalled impact of the win, with many seeing a huge boost in business. Whether it’s brought invitations to quote for more prestigious jobs, removed any worry about the pipeline of work, or simply just being able to join a community made just for installers, the awards have a true and lasting impact on those who put themselves forward.

What’s new for 2027

Now entering its second year following a successful launch in 2026, The Plumber Awards continues to recognise the very best plumbing professionals in the country. This year’s awards include a joint with the Heating Installer Awards, Apprentice of the Year category, shining a spotlight on the next generation of talent entering the plumbing and heating industries. Together, the awards provide a platform to recognise the talented individuals helping to raise standards across the plumbing and heating industries.

Entrants compete first at a regional level, with winners going on to battle it out for the national title of Plumber of the Year.

Laura Mashiter, founder of the Installer Awards, said: “For 11 years, the Installer Awards has celebrated the exceptional talent that exists throughout the UK’s plumbing and heating sectors. Every year we are inspired by the quality of entries we receive and the incredible stories behind them. Whether it’s an outstanding plumbing solution, a complex installation or an apprentice making their mark on the industry, the awards are about recognising those individuals who consistently go above and beyond.

“We encourage plumbers from across the UK to put themselves forward. Many previous finalists and winners almost didn’t enter because they didn’t think their work was special enough, but the awards have helped them raise their profile, build new industry relationships and gain the recognition they deserve.”

Entries now open

The deadline for entries is 22^nd December 2026.Plumbers and apprentices can submit your entry here – it’s free to enter.

The Installer Awards are supported by leading industry partners and sponsors including Danfoss, Stelrad, Kingsbridge, Baxi, Powered Now, the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering, InstallerSHOW and Refresh.

Our very first winner, Louchavan Lemard, is already setting the bar high following his triumph at The Plumber Awards earlier this year.

Since lifting the inaugural Plumber Awards trophy in June, Louchavan has been busy giving back to the industry that he’s so passionate about. His latest project involved helping to secure a donation of top-quality plumbing and heating kit for the students at Euston Skills Centre in London, where he regularly volunteers his time.

From the World Plumbing Conference to the classroom

Earlier this year, the World Plumbing Conference returned to UK soil for the first time since 2011, organised by the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE). As part of the conference, an invitational UK Skills Forum was held at InstallerSHOW 2026, giving tradespeople from 16 countries the chance to put their skills to the test. The participants used kit donated by leading manufacturers including Mueller Europe Copper Tubes, Hinton Tools, Polypipe Building Products, Rothenberger, Aalberts, Monument Tools, LIXIL-GROHE, Fernox and Knipex.

When the doors closed, CIPHE was determined that the impact of the conference wouldn’t end there. Working with global social impact organisation, International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (IWSH), they were searching for a good home for the equipment, and that’s where Louchavan stepped in.

Thanks to the work he already does supporting students at Euston Skills Centre, Louchavan was able to connect the dots, helping the college get its hands on top-quality kit that students can now use in training, and also out on live projects near the college. It’s a brilliant example of what can happen when people across the industry pull together for the greater good.

Plumbing and heating ambassador

It’s exactly this kind of commitment that made Louchavan such a deserving first-ever winner of The Plumber Awards. He’s already proving to be a genuine ambassador for the industry, giving so much back to the next generation only a couple of months on from his win.

Louchavan’s ongoing work in supporting young people into the trade doesn’t stop there. He’s also running a GoFundMe campaign to help young adults build a future through work experience. You can find out more and support his worthy cause here.

Fancy following in his footsteps?

The Plumber Awards are back for 2027, and we’re looking for the next generation of industry superstars; those installers, engineers and business owners who are going above and beyond for their trade, their customers and their communities.

If Louchavan’s story has inspired you, there’s no better time to put yourself forward as entries are now open for next year. Enter The Plumber Awards 2027 for free now and you could be the one writing the next legacy story!