Johnstone’s Paint has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards, now in its 41st year of honouring the best in the painting and decorating industry. This year’s event will be held at an iconic venue, promising an unforgettable experience as the industry comes together to celebrate excellence.
The awards will be held at Aerospace Bristol on Saturday, 5 April. Guests will be treated to a spectacular black tie awards evening, dining underneath the wings of the legendary Concorde aircraft. The celebration will feature a futuristic galactic theme, inspired by the 2025 Colour of the Year, Acai Berry, and kinetic trends symbolising movement and innovation.
First, the winners of the six categories will be revealed, before winners of the paint categories compete for the coveted title of ‘Supreme Winner.’ Attendees will get the chance to vote and decide who takes home the top prize, a brand-new van for their business.
The shortlist was chosen from hundreds of remarkable entries and celebrates a range of projects from diverse sectors, including Commercial & Industrial; Education & Healthcare; Hospitality, Leisure & Retail; and Residential; as well as projects using EWI and Render systems.
Each project has been carefully assessed by PPG’s team of experts, with judging based on the quality of the finish, the complexity of the work and the technical and logistical challenges involved.
Megan Esmond, PPG marketing director, UK & Ireland, Architectural Coatings, said: “We’re bringing together the best of the best for an evening full of innovation and celebration with hardworking professionals.
“The Painter of the Year Awards is an important opportunity for us to shine a spotlight on the exceptional talent of painters and decorators all over the UK, and each year the quality continues to raise the bar.
“Choosing the shortlist was tough, and we’d like to congratulate all our finalists. We’re eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an unforgettable event, as we announce the winners!”
Here’s the full Johnstone’s Painter of the Year Awards shortlist – with a few Scottish entries…
Commercial & Industrial
- Bagnalls Painting & Decorating Contractors – Bagnalls Head Office, Penkridge
- Optimo Property Services Ltd – Sumo Digital, Leamington Spa
- Story Decorating Group – Building 4 & 5, Office Space, Haymarket Square, Edinburgh
- Johns of Nottingham – Tythby Grange Farm Barns, Nottingham
- Hendersons Ltd – Port Ellen Distillery, Isle of Islay
- Bagnalls Painting & Decorating Contractors – JCB World Head Office
Education & Healthcare
- Opus Services (UK) Ltd – Daylesford Academy, Solihull
- N Purdy & CO Ltd – King Edwin Primary School, Northumberland
- Re Martin Ltd – Animal Care & Welfare Facility, Dudley College
- Nelson Decorators – St Oliver Plunkett National School, Co. Dublin
- Newark Decorators Ltd – Port Glasgow New Parish Church, Glasgow
- Robert Wilson & Son Ltd – Parkhead Health & Social Care Hub, Glasgow
EWI
- Baxter Kelly Ltd – Perring Avenue, Farnborough
- Gaffney & Guinan Contractors Ltd – Wolverhampton Homes, Orlit System Building Retrofit
- LR External Wall Insulation & Rendering – Hardicott Stables, Doncaster
- Strata Insulated Renders Ltd – Kettlestone House, Norfolk
Hospitality, Leisure, Retail
- Bagnalls Painting & Decorating Contractors – Aston Villa Football Club, Birmingham
- Wharfedale Decorations Ltd – Co-op Live Arena, Manchester
- Roxborough Plant and Construction Ltd – The 3 Stories, Sunderland
- D&D Painters & Decorators Ltd – Hotham Hall Estate, York
- J&N Finishes Ltd – Skinners Hall, London
- Davison Solutions Ltd – The Story, Durham
- Mackay Decorators Perth Ltd – Freemasons’ Hall, Edinburgh
Render
- Finesse Finishes Ltd – Braids Walk, Hull
- Norfolk Drywall Ltd – Escapade Silverstone Hotel, Silverstone Circuit
- Datum Rendering Ltd – Maple Lodge, Rotherham
- DW Construction Ltd – Austenway, Buckinghamshire
Residential
- Borthwick Decorators Ltd – Cockburn Street Apartment, Edinburgh
- QDL Contractors Ltd – Crick Care Home, Monmouthshire
- Empire Decorators Ltd, Granary Quay (Dandara Living), Glasgow
- Rossbro Ltd – Park Square (Native Communities), Milton Keynes
- MG Wynn Ltd – 5&6 North Place, Cheltenham
- Lee Burns Painter & Decorator – Havelock Grove, Dunoon
Photograph shows last year’s Painter of the Year winner.