Nominated exclusively by Customers
Craftsmanship: The nominee consistently delivers work of outstanding quality, meeting or exceeding industry standards.
Attention to Detail: Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail, ensuring a high level of precision and care in every project.
Innovation in Technique: Uses innovative methods, tools, or materials to improve the quality or efficiency of their work.
High Ratings and Reviews: Receives consistently positive feedback from clients on platforms like Checkatrade, with a focus on professionalism, timeliness, and communication.
Repeat Customers/Referrals: Demonstrates customer loyalty through repeat business or recommendations or has a minimum review rating of 9.5.
Effective Communication: Exhibits excellent communication skills, ensuring that clients are well-informed and involved throughout the project.
Adherence to Safety Standards: Strictly follows safety regulations and best practices, ensuring a safe environment for both workers and clients.
Professional Development: Actively seeks opportunities to enhance skills through training, certifications, or staying updated with industry trends.
Punctuality: Consistently completes projects on time and within budget.
Transparency in Pricing: Provides clear, honest estimates and transparent billing without hidden fees.
Problem Solving: Demonstrates the ability to address issues or unforeseen challenges with professionalism and creativity.
Sponsored by Access Training
Customers, training organisations and tradespeople eligible to vote
Innovation: Use of innovative methods or technologies in construction processes (e.g., new materials, tools, or sustainable techniques).
Growth and business performance: Significant growth in terms of company size, project scope, or revenue within a short period.
Vision and future potential: A clear vision for the future, either in terms of expanding the business or adopting future-forward construction methods.
Commitment to Continuous Improvement: Willingness to embrace change, adopt new practices, and improve processes for long-term success.
Community Impact: Positive contributions to the local community, such as infrastructure development, job creation, or enhanced living conditions.
Social Responsibility: Engagement in corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, such as charity work or pro-bono projects that benefit society.
Stakeholder Involvement: Collaboration with community members, local governments, and other stakeholders to ensure the project meets broader social and economic goals.
Customers and tradespeople eligible to vote
Eco-Friendly Practices: Incorporates environmentally sustainable materials and methods into their work where applicable.
Waste Reduction: Actively seeks to minimize waste during projects and disposes of materials responsibly.
Energy Efficiency: Projects or practices that prioritize energy conservation or utilize renewable energy sources.
Sustainable Site Management: Minimization of the environmental footprint during and after construction, such as waste reduction, pollution control, or ecosystem protection.
Customers and tradespeople eligible to vote
Professional achievements: Project success, Innovation, problem solving and technical expertise.
Industry Contributions: Professional affiliation and community involvement.
Leadership and Influence: Being a champion for women in construction and promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.
Innovation and creativity: Use of groundbreaking or advanced technology, such as AI, robotics, 3D printing, BIM (Building Information Modelling) in construction projects.
Creative problem-solving: Application of technology to solve complex construction challenges, optimize processes, or improve project outcomes.
Impact on efficiency and productivity: Demonstrated improvement in project efficiency through technology adoption, reducing costs or project timelines.
Sustainability and environmental benefits: Use of technology to reduce the environmental footprint of construction projects, such as energy-efficient building designs or materials, waste reduction, or low-carbon construction methods.
Improvement and safety and risk management: Adoption and effective use of technologies to improve worker safety and mitigate risks.
CEO, Checkatrade
Jambu is Chief Executive Officer, leading the Checkatrade business since 2023. He joined from OMERS Ventures, a Canadian venture capital firm, where he was Managing Partner & Head of Europe. He previously held several executive roles at Uber and Uber Eats, where he was among the first 100 employees globally. He is also currently a Non-Executive Director of JustEat. Jambu studied Public Policy and Economics at Vanderbilt University.
Chief Operating Officer, Checkatrade
Mathieu joined Checkatrade as Chief Operating Officer in December 2023 and leads our Commercial and Operations teams. No stranger to the tech world, Mathieu started his career at Microsoft before going on to found two tech companies of his own.
He moved to the UK in 2014, joining Uber Eats, where he introduced McDonalds delivery to the UK, before becoming a General Manager. Moved to WeWork in 2018 as General Manager for UK and Ireland, before becoming COO for their international market.
Director of Corporate Affairs, Checkatrade
Ben is a Corporate Affairs leader with experience ranging from building startups to advising politicians and businesses on their strategy and reputation.
Head of PR, Checkatrade
Amy Ashford-Wiggins is Head of PR at Checkatrade, proudly promoting the positive work and actions of our brilliant member base. The majority of Amy’s 15-year career in PR has been spent in the home improvement industry, working with brands including B&Q, TradePoint and construction recruitment marketplace CareerStructure.
Group Legal Counsel, Checkatrade
Helen has spent the last 20 years advising on corporate law, working for private equity and venture capital funds and FTSE25O companies. Working in the UK, US and Australia she has experience buying, selling and building business all across the world.
Operations Director, Checkatrade
As Operations Director, Charlotte oversees the day-to-day management of Checkatrade’s Operations, ensuring we deliver outstanding Customer Experience to our trades and homeowners. It also includes the management of onboarding and monitoring of trades to ensure we continue to connect homeowners with quality tradespeople as well as supporting our customers with dispute resolution and the Checkatrade Guarantee.
With Checkatrade, Superscript is excited to celebrate the best tradespeople building thriving businesses in the UK today.
Chief Operating Officer, Superscript
Chris Barclay is the Chief Commercial Officer at Checkatrade’s insurance partner, Superscript — a digital insurance broker on a mission to become the world's leading SME insurance provider. Chris has over 23 years of experience driving exceptional results and building the best protection to help businesses thrive.
