What are TTA Awards?
The Tile Association Awards celebrate success within the tiling industry.
Christopher Causer is the 442nd Master of the Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, which he joined in 2002. Christopher worked for 35 years in and around the City of London, first in the Temple as a barrister, then in banking and finally as a City solicitor. For the last 20 years of his working […]
David Forbes is the CEO of Nicholls & Clarke Group Ltd and has been on TTA Board for over 20 years, being appointed in 2001. Nicholls & Clarke Group Ltd is a business dedicated to the manufacturing, distribution and supply of the finest building materials.
Armando Cafiero is the Managing Director of Confindustria Ceramica, the association of Italian ceramics. For almost sixty years, Confindustria Ceramica has been striving to meet the needs of member companies by supporting their activities and representing their interests, role and corporate image. Through an extensive network of national and international relationships, Confindustria Ceramica is capable of […]
Lauren McCarthy is the editor of Tile and Stone Journal (TSJ). Tile & Stone Journal (TSJ) is dedicated to providing information, analysis and inspiration to all sectors of the tile and stone industry in the UK and Ireland. Lauren also sits on TTA Marketing Committee.
Lorna Williams is an independent consultant for the Chemicals and Materials sector, holding a rolling contract to run the Secretariat for the British Adhesives & Sealants Association (BASA), a trade association for the Adhesives and Sealants industry with around 100 members. Lorna has also held the role of BASA CEO since 2015. With a background in […]
Secretary General of ASCER, The Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturers’ Association. With approximately 135 members, ASCER includes and represents practically all Spain’s ceramic tile manufacturers. There are no limits to the Association’s range of activities and services; ASCER is potentially willing to take on any project or activity of interest to its members.
David moved to Craven Dunnill & Co Ltd in 2012 as Contracts Manager, with the exciting challenge of setting up a Contract Division operating from its Bridgnorth Headquarters, along with the introduction of new products, support material and technical support. This varied role also includes liaison and technical support for the award-winning Craven Dunnill Jackfield […]
In 2011 David took on the responsibility for Sales & Marketing at BAL in Stoke-on-Trent and in 2016 became General Manager at Building Adhesives, overseeing all functions of the Stoke business. Alongside his peers in the UK Executive Team, David also has dual responsibility for both ARDEX and BAL in HR and the Commercial areas […]
Peter is the Chief Executive of the Construction Products Association. He was previously Deputy Chief Executive where he led the work to ensure alignment of the UK and EU policy and regulatory frameworks – particularly for technical and sustainability issues – supporting a growing and profitable UK construction products industry.
Rebecca Chairs TTA Marketing Committee and the Awards Working Group. She is the Marketing Manager for Instarmac – including the UltraTile range. Rebecca joined Instarmac in 2015 to head up the Marketing team having previously worked in the interior décor and finishings market.
Joni is responsible for policy, strategy, curriculum and accreditation as head of CPD at RIBA. Her role is to ensure that architects have the right guidance, support and provision in place to maintain competence, to encourage professionalism, to increase capabilities and to flourish and succeed. RIBA also future-proofs members and helps them to embrace and […]
Edoardo is managing director of Sidcup Tile King, an importer, retailer and distributor of wall and floor tiles from Europe, especially Italy, which was established in 1982. Tile King specialises in large format porcelain, feature wall tiles, bespoke wall and floor tiles and Victorian tiles that are carefully selected from some of the greatest tile […]
After two years at Design College, Billy Valler spent the following five years supplying and installing bathrooms. He then spent 13 years working as a tile and stone fixer and subsequently as contracts manager for WB Simpsons. He was for 13 years a director and shareholder of numerous companies within the WB Simpson group, during […]
Paul Luff currently chairs The Tile Association. He has many years experience within the tiling industry and started his career in the tiling industry as National Sales Manager at Pilkington Tiles where he spent 7 years dealing with key accounts and national multiple DIY outlets. Following this he spent 7 years at Instarmac Group as […]
Ian is Managing Director of Tiles UK, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of tiles, founded in 1947. He is a longtime TTA board member and was previously TTA Chairman until 2018. Ian now serves as TTA Vice-Chairman.
Dave Rowley is Training Manager at Building Adhesives Ltd and chairs TTA’s Training Committee. He was elected to TTA Board in 2016. Dave has over 27 years’ experience in tiling, having joined the industry upon leaving school and gaining a City & Guilds Advanced Craft qualification in wall and floor tiling through an apprenticeship. He […]
Robert Howard (MBE) is a founding member of The Tile Association, starting his career as an apprentice; he has been in the tiling industry for over 50 years. Bob is currently a member of the Board and a member of TTA Technical Committee. During his career, he was awarded an MBE for his service to […]
Joe Simpson is Founder and Editor at Diary of a Tile Addict, and has been writing about the UK tile industry for over 35 years.
Brian Newell is chairman and owner of Shackerley (Holdings) Group Limited – a well-established manufacturer/distributor of ceramic and glass construction systems.
The Tile Association Awards celebrate success within the tiling industry.
TTA Awards 2024 will take place on 10th May 2024 at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole.
Our sponsorship packages can be viewed on the Sponsors page on this website. To book your sponsorship package or for further sponsorship requests, simply email us at awards@tile.org.uk or call us on 0300 365 8453.
Individual tickets are £195 +VAT, with a table of 10 at £1755 +VAT. A second table of 10 is available at a discounted rate of £1560 +VAT.
The Tiling Show will be held at The Hilton Birmingham Metropole from 10am -4pm. Our annual AGM will take place at 5pm.
TTA is hosting a Golf Day at The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club on 6th June. Click here for more information.
The dress code is black tie.
This year we are pleased to welcome Shaun Williamson to host TTA Awards.
We have secured a discounted offer for accommodation booked direct with the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. This gives 10% off the best available rate at the time of booking. Please click here to go to the booking portal.
Pre-registration is not essential, however, you can pre-register here.
Use this link to pre-order and pay for your drinks for the night time event here. Alternatively a cash bar and table service will be available on the evening.
Please note: The pre-order link will close at 12pm (noon) on 7th May 2024.
For guests staying over 4 hours car parking is chargeable at £10 for the duration of your stay using the parking code BSFFZ (please note this is a discounted rate)
Please click here to pay for your parking.
6pm for pre-dinner drinks, and seated for dinner at 6.45pm. The AGM is taking place before the Awards at 5pm.
The menu is set as follows:
Smoked chicken and tarragon rillettes on roasted ratatouille with grilled ciabatta and an olive and
roast garlic vinaigrette
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Braised beef Featherblade with dauphinoise potatoes, roasted carrots, parsnips, sprouted broccoli
and roasted onion jus
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Dark chocolate and orange sphere with orange gel and crème fraiche
Please inform awards@tile.org.uk of any dietary requirements.
Situated near to Birmingham International train station.
Situated off the M6 and close to the M42, M1 and M5 motorways.
Situated near to Birmingham International Airport.
Please email awards@tile.org.uk to book rooms.
Our sponsorship opportunities are the perfect way to get your brand in front of key names in the industry. We have a wide range of packages to suit all budgets.
