Westcotes Flooring Scoops Top Prize at CFJ Awards as Jack Skipper Brings the Laughs

Westcotes’ partners on the project included Sasgo, Ted Todd, Cellecta, Planners Services & Sundries, Protec International, Mapei UK, FSE Foundry, Forbo Flooring Systems, and Milliken.

Flooring Matters took second place with its residential refurbishment at Cliff Orchard, Torquay, while Westcotes also claimed third with its Cambridge office refurbishment at Shakespeare House, Project Generator.

Altro with MacGregor Flooring won Sustainability Initiative of the Year for its project at Parkhead Health and Social Care Hub in Glasgow.

Helen Tidmarsh, operations director of the CFA, received Outstanding Contribution of the Year for nearly 35 years of service. Over that time, Helen has played a pivotal role in countless projects and provided steadfast support. Her expertise has shaped training, apprenticeships, publications, standards, and events, as well as ensuring the smooth running of CFA, FITA and NICF councils. Tireless and professional, she has made a lasting impact on the industry and all who work within it.

Other winners included TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring (Distributor of the Year, by popular vote) and F. Ball and Co (Manufacturer of the Year).

Entertainment came from stand-up comedian – and former carpet fitter – Jack Skipper, who delighted the audience. He follows in the footsteps of Richard Coles, Jo Caulfield, Justin Moorhouse and Hal Cruttenden, but was the first comedian with direct flooring experience.

Judging was carried out by an independent panel: head judge Richard Renouf, chartered surveyor Graeme Dewar, Hillside Contracts director Tony Mathe, and Kelly Gayle of AG Flooring, who replaced much-loved former judge Fiona Bowman after her retirement.

Organised by Contract Flooring Journal, the CFJ Awards is the UK’s premier celebration of excellence in contract flooring, recognising outstanding installations, innovation, and talent across the industry.