Plumbing News TV, the go-to station for all things plumbing, has supported the launch of the 2019 competition by tracking down previous winners in an action-packed special report, which can be viewed here. The infamous UK Plumber of the Year competition returns for its fifth year, with the stakes higher than ever!
The competition will again see trade giants JT, Bristan and Wolseley come together to recognise the remarkable level of talent from plumbers across the UK and search for the nation’s number one.
The competition’s Official Judging Partner, Watersafe, the online directory and national accreditation body for competent and qualified plumbers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, will shortlist 15 plumbers from across the UK from the applications submitted by Friday 28th June.
The public will then vote for who they believe deserves to be crowned the winner and the five with the most votes will then go through to the grand final which will be held at Bristan HQ later in the year.
In addition, Plumber of the Year 2019 will also see the introduction of two amazing incentives to enter with new prize partners, Checkatrade and Vendigo Finance:
Everyone who enters will go into a prize draw to win a 12-month membership with Checkatrade worth over £800*
Vendigo Finance will offer everyone who enters a FREE Webinar about how a boiler installer grew from 100 to 1000+ boilers a year in 3 years purely because of the benefit of Point of Sale Finance
John Schofield, Sales and Marketing Director at JT, said: “We love being a part of this competition and to watch it grow as we enter our fifth year is fantastic. Our past winners really showcase the incredible talent we have in the UK, and we’re looking forward to finding the latest plumbing talent to take the title in 2019.”
After hundreds of strong entrants in 2018, it was Taunton’s Steve Bartin who triumphed, thanks to his unbridled passion for his trade. Speaking of his win Steve commented: “I’m absolutely delighted to win the honour
of calling myself the UK Plumber of the Year. I’ve been in the industry for 23 years and I feel like all those extra hours and dedication have paid off. I’ve had a blast in the competition and I’m really thankful to all the people who voted for me!
“I definitely recommend the competition for all plumbers across the UK to get involved in. The support for and visibility of my business throughout the competition has been fantastic. I pride myself on the service I deliver, so to receive recognition for that is amazing!”
Claire Jennings, Head of Marketing at Bristan, added: “We’re really excited to again be one of the main sponsors of the Plumber of the Year competition. We have seen some amazing entries and the submissions keep impressing us more and more every year, so we’re looking forward to seeing what 2019 will bring. Best of luck to all the entrants!”
Phil Viner, Category Director for Plumbing at Wolseley, said: “The Plumber of the Year competition is a fantastic opportunity for the best in our trade to be recognised for their ongoing hard work. Last year we saw some great examples of the personalities that make our industry tick, so we are looking forward to seeing even more entries this time around!”
This year’s prizes include:
JT, the UK’s leading shower tray manufacturer, are offering the winner up to £2000 RRP worth of branded trays
Bristan will provide £1000 worth of RRP products for the winner to choose as they wish. In addition, the winner will also take home Bristan’s new Rapid 4-in-1 Boiling Water Tap and a choice of one of the brand’s new kitchen sinks
Wolseley will provide the winner with a £1000 voucher for Nabis bathrooms
Vendigo Finance will offer an Apple iPad and AirPods for the winner
Proper Job beer are offer this year’s worthy winner a trip to Cornwall – the home of the award-winning beer. The champion (and a guest) will stay for three nights at the Pier House Hotel in Charlestown, a charming harbour village on the south coast. Dinner will be sorted on the first night too. The winner will also get to visit St Austell Brewery and its interactive brewing experience and visitor attraction. There will be a chance to have a behind-the-scenes look at where Proper Job is brewed – and there will be plenty of time for some tastings. Four runners up will also get sent a case of Proper Job to toast reaching the final
£1,000 worth of Rothenberger tools that can be spent at Wolseley for the winner
A day’s session with an established marketing company to help the winner make the most out of the award
Fortress Distribution will offer a case (10 boxes) of our Black Mamba Nitrile Disposable Gloves for the winner in their preferred size
Three Heavy Duty Tubs of BigWipes for the five finalists and a selection of three buckets of BigWipes for the winner
Chapter 8 are offering up to 10 Chevron Kits if the winner is part of a team
An incredible opportunity for plumbers, be sure to keep an eye on www.ukplumberoftheyear.com as well as Twitter (@UKPOTY) and Facebook (UKPlumberoftheYear) for more information.
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