Celebrating Excellence in the Painting & Decorating Trade Across the UK

From Domestic Project of the Year to Best Exterior of the Year, there’s a category for every type of decorator. Enter your best work, share your story, and take your place among the UK’s finest.

Enter the 2026 awards

Entries are now open! Enter now and join the UK’s biggest celebration of the Painting & Decorating trade.

The Golden Finish Awards

Be part of the UK’s biggest celebration of Painting & Decorating excellence

At The Golden Finish Awards, we believe the Painting & Decorating trade deserves recognition for the pride, skill, and dedication that goes into every job.

Our annual awards bring together professionals from across the UK to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity, and quality... the things that make our industry shine. From independent decorators and small teams to established firms, every finalist and winner represents the best of the trade. Whether you’ve completed a standout residential project, a stunning commercial transformation, or shown exceptional professionalism on the job, this is your chance to get the recognition you’ve earned.

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Celebrating the very best in Painting & Decorating 

Entering the Golden Finish Awards is your chance to showcase the skill, dedication, and craftsmanship that goes into every project.

Whether you’re a solo decorator, a small team, or part of a larger company, the awards give you recognition from peers and industry professionals who understand the hard work behind every brushstroke. It’s more than a competition... it’s a celebration of your talent and passion for the trade.

Think your work deserves a Golden Finish?

Entries are now open! Submit your project, share your passion, and join the UK’s biggest celebration of the Painting & Decorating trade.

Enter the 2026 Awards

Why Enter The Golden Finish Awards?

Recognition

Show clients, peers, and partners what you stand for.

Fair & Transparent

Every entry is reviewed by professionals who get it.

National Exposure

Winners and finalists are featured across trade platforms and media.

Celebrate Together

Join us for the annual awards night... a true celebration of the industry.

Beyond the recognition, entering the awards helps build your reputation, attract new clients, and highlight your best work to the wider decorating community. Every entry is reviewed fairly and professionally, and finalists and winners receive national exposure through our marketing, media partners, and awards ceremony. Joining the Golden Finish Awards means showing the world that you take pride in your craft and are committed to excellence.

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Sponsor the Golden Finish Awards

Becoming a sponsor of The Golden Finish Awards means more than simply supporting an event... it’s a partnership with the very best in the UK Painting & Decorating industry.

Meet the Judges

Russell Payne

Co-Founder

Angie Monroe

Co-Founder

Kevin Tingley

Co-Founder

Tasha Tingley

Co-Founder

Get in touch 

Want to find out more about The Golden Finish Awards?

We’re always happy to help decorators, suppliers, and sponsors get involved in The Golden Finish Awards.

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