Trade association the Kbsa has opened the 2024 Kbsa Designer Awards for entries, and announced the host of the event as comedian Ronni Ancona.

Taking place at the Belfry Hotel and Resort, West Midlands, on October 9, the Kbsa Designer Awards features seven categories:

• Kitchen Designer of the Year (up to £25K)
• Kitchen Designer of the Year (£25K-50K)
• Kitchen Designer of the Year (over £50K)
• Bedroom Designer of the Year
• Bathroom Designer of the Year
• Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year
• Young Designer of the Year

All the winners will receive a trophy and framed certificate, and the Young Designer of the Year will also receive a cash prize of £500 and, at the judges’ discretion, an additional £1,500 education and training grant.

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Host of the 2024 Kbsa Designer Awards  Ronnie Ancona became known for her work on the BAFTA-winning The Big Impression series and specials with Alistair McGowan, for which she won the British Comedy Award for Best Actress and Variety Club Award.

She also received a BAFTA for her performance in The Sketch Show, which she also co-wrote. Working across comedy and drama, she has also been a regular character in Last Tango in Halifax and made many regular appearances as a panellist on QI, as well as hosted Have I Got News for You.

Kbsa chair Richard Hibbert commented: “We are excited to be launching our 2024 awards, which are recognised in the industry for their transparency and integrity.

“All entrants are judged blind by an independent judging panel, and standards are exceedingly high.

“The awards are only open to members but with some great deals for membership available during March, it is a great time to join and become eligible to be part of the awards.

“Ronni Ancona is an amazingly talented artist and will be a superb host for our event.”