Pro Installer January 2026 - Issue 154 | Seite 46

Business
46 | JANUARY 2026

Business

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WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE G25 AWARDS

The G25 Awards lit up the UK glass and glazing industry on Friday, 28 November, with a prestigious black‐tie gala at the London Hilton on Park Lane. Hosted by comedian and presenter Troy Hawke, the evening celebrated innovation, excellence, and achievement across the sector.
Marking the 21st edition of the G Awards, the event featured fourteen competitive categories, each showcasing remarkable talent and dedication. Here are the distinguished winners of 2025:
Winners of the G25 Awards
• Training & Development Initiative of the Year – FDM by UAP( Presented by The Glazine)
• Promotional Campaign of the Year – Safeware Hardware( Presented by Forel)
• Unsung Hero Award – Ken Boak, SWC Trade Frames( Presented by FIT Show)
• Customer Care Initiative of the Year – The Window Company( Contracts)( Presented by Brian Shillibeer, G25 Judge)
• Component Supplier of the Year – Thermoseal Group( Presented by Deceuninck)
• Rising Star Award – Jason Gostling, Direct Trade( Yorkshire)( Presented by Glass Times)
• Commercial Project of the Year – Wembley Park – Reynaers Aluminium( Presented by UAP)
• Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Saint‐Gobain Glass( Presented by Epwin)
• Machinery Innovation – Pilkington UK( Presented by Emplas)
• New Product of the Year – S67 Sliding Door, AluK GB( Presented by BM Group)
• Best Business Initiative of the Year – Supply2Trade( Presented by MiGlass)
• Installer of the Year – The Window Hub( Presented by FENSA)
• FENSA Installation of the Year – Window Systems
• Glass Company of the Year – Ecoglass( Presented by GGF)
• Fabricator of the Year – Emplas( Presented by Thermoseal)
Words from the Organiser
Event organiser Tony Higgin reflected:“ What an incredible evening at the London Hilton on Park Lane! Heartfelt congratulations to this year’ s winners. The entries showcased exceptional creativity and execution, highlighting the innovation and professionalism that drive our industry forward.”
The atmosphere was electric, with a full house of industry colleagues and esteemed guests enjoying a champagne reception sponsored by Emplas and Thermoseal Group.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
• BM Group, Deceuninck, Epwin Window Systems, GGF, FENSA, UAP – Table centres sponsor
• MiGlass – Trophy supplier
• Forel – Winners’ interviews sponsor
• FIT Show – Table gifts sponsor
Recognition of Judges
The organisers expressed gratitude to the judges whose expertise made the awards possible:
• Brian Shillibeer – Editorial Director, ProFinder Magazines
• Chris Beedel – Head of Government Advocacy, Glass and Glazing Federation
• Dan Brown – Strategic Relationship Manager, GQA Qualifications
• Danelle Vanstone – Head of Communications, Certass Certification
• Jon Vanstone – Chair, Certass Trade Association
• Nickie West – Event Director, The FIT Show
• Lauren Mawford – Head of Operations, Glass and Glazing Federation
• Luke Wood – Editor, Glass Times
• Rod Appleyard – Principal, Verification Associates
• Sara Mikunda – Co‐Founder, Liaison Communications
• Sioned Yates – Owner & Director, Access Marketing Ltd
Save the Date
The G26 Awards will take place on 27 November 2026
Stay connected at www. g-awards. com. For sponsorship enquiries, contact Tony Higgin at tony @ e2bmedia. co. uk. For event enquiries, contact Jackie Hughes at jackiehughes @ live. co. uk.