Entry FAQs

  • Who can enter the Builders' Merchants Awards?

    All businesses operating within the building materials sector are eligible to enter the awards, but each category provides specific entry criteria. For example, the Supplier of the Year award can only be entered by suppliers and the National Merchant of the Year 51+ Branches can only be entered by a merchant. 

  • Who judges the awards?

    Submissions to each category are assessed by a panel of industry leaders against strict judging criteria, which ensures that being selected as a winner signifies not only achievement but also recognises the journey and dedication behind it.

    See judging panel for more information.

  • What are the judges looking for in an award-winning nomination?

    Specific criteria are provided for each category providing an overview of what the judges are looking for in an award-winning awards submission.

    See enter now for more information.

  • What’s the closing date for nominations?

    The closing date for nominations is 23:59 (GMT) on 20 July 2025.

  • How recent do the projects need to be for consideration?

    Judges will be looking at projects or initiatives that have been running since October 2024.

  • How long should the submission be?

    Each nomination should be between 600 and 850 words long with a 250-word summary. Supporting materials such as images and project documents can be provided alongside videos (maximum of two each). 

  • Is there a cost to enter?

    No. Submissions are free to enter and there are no restrictions as to the number of categories that you can enter other than the individual criteria e.g. merchants cannot enter the supplier of the year category. 

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  • When will the winners be announced?

    The winners will be announced on 7th October 2025 via the Builders' Merchants Awards website and the October edition of Builders' Merchants News.