This year’s Awards, which returned to their spiritual home at The Savoy in London, were enjoyed by 330 guests from across the timber and related industries. Guests were welcomed with a champagne reception, sponsored by Metsä Wood, and finished the day with post-Awards drinks at the Coal Hole pub, sponsored by Snows Timber. English Woodlands Timber supplied this year’s trophies
THE WINNERS
Timber Trader of the Year: James Latham plc
Softwood Trader of the Year: Arbor Forest Products
Hardwood Trader of the Year: Timbmet
Panels Trader of the Year: Meyer Timber
Plywood Trader of the Year: International Plywood (Importers) Ltd
Small Timber Business of the Year: Horndon Timber Products
Excellence in Marketing Award: Hoppings Softwood Products
Career Development Award, under-25: John Critchley, W Howard Group
Career Development Award, over-25: Peter Kelly, Howarth Timber Group
Timber Innovation Award: Sherpa Connection Systems
Environmental Achievement Award: Soil Association Woodmark
Achievement in Engineered Timber Award: Stora Enso Building Solutions
Website of the Year Award: Hoppings Softwood Products