Announcing the Next Generation Awards 2025: Honouring the Excellence Behind Commercial Interiors
Following the success of the 2024 Next Generation Student Award, Commercial Interiors UK (CIUK) and Design Insider are thrilled to expand our awards program with the introduction of four new categories exclusively for CIUK members in 2025.
These awards go beyond merely recognising talent—they offer our entire commercial interiors community an insightful glimpse into the people, skills, and excellence driving the interior furnishing suppliers who play a pivotal role in creating outstanding commercial spaces. Enter the Next Generation Awards 2025 here.
Next Generation Awards 2025, sponsored by Silentnight
Meet the Leaders Powering Successful Commercial Spaces
The success of any design project is deeply intertwined with the innovation, efficiency, and expertise of the suppliers and partners who help bring your creative visions to life.
The Next Generation Awards 2025 are crafted to spotlight the rising stars within the commercial interiors industry—those whose leadership and forward-thinking initiatives elevate the work of designers and architects alike.
60 Fountain Street, Manchester, Designed by Jolie
By honouring these individuals, we also acknowledge the significant impact they have on your projects. Whether it’s enhancing production efficiencies to ensure that materials arrive on time and within budget, reducing lead times to keep your projects on schedule, or achieving sustainability accreditations that align with your eco-conscious goals, these rising stars are driving the industry forward.
Production discussion at Newmor Wallcoverings
Their contributions include facilitating bespoke solutions that cater to your unique design needs, implementing advanced technologies that improve the quality and durability of products, and fostering collaborative relationships that streamline communication and coordination across the supply chain.
Material innovation for X2 by Camira
These leaders are not only supporting your current projects but are also paving the way for future innovations that will continue to elevate the standards of commercial interiors.
New for 2025: CIUK Member Awards
To strengthen our community and emphasise the crucial role of suppliers in the success of commercial interiors, we’re thrilled to introduce four new award categories for CIUK members.
These awards recognise apprentices who show exceptional promise and dedication, department leaders who improve production efficiencies and enhance quality, senior leaders who drive transformative projects through innovative management, and marketing professionals who successfully launch innovative products that set industry trends.
Forestry initiatives by EGGER
Each of these categories highlights the outstanding contributions that help ensure your projects are delivered on time, to the highest standards, and with cutting-edge solutions!
Key Dates and Judging Process
The submission deadline for all four Next Generation Awards member categories is 3rd February 2025. All entries must be submitted through the CIUK member portal. If you need assistance with your login details, please contact Julie at julie@commercial-interiorsuk.com.
The awards will be judged by an independent panel of industry experts, with each category having its own specialists. The winners will be announced on 1st March 2025, and celebrated at the Next Generation Awards ceremony on 24th April 2025 at Halle St Peters in Manchester.
Do you work with a commercial supplier who deserves to have their expertise recognised? Send them a link to this article and encourage them to participate!
Join the Celebration
These awards bring our entire community together in celebration of the talent that drives the commercial interiors industry forward. We encourage all Commercial Interiors UK members to participate, and for designers and architects, this is your chance to see and celebrate the people behind the products and services that make your projects successful, we hope you’ll join us at the Next Generation Awards held at Halle St Peters, Manchester on the 24th April 2025.
For full details, comprehensive FAQs, and to submit nominations, Commercial Interiors UK members can click here.
If you have any questions regarding the awards or the application process, reach out to Alys Bryan at alys@designinsiderlive.com
Next Generation Awards 2025 Sponsor
The Next Generation Awards 2025 are sponsored by Silentnight. Silentnight Contract specialises in flexible, scientifically proven sleep solutions for every hospitality experience. Our trusted brands and handmade products, crafted in the UK, undergo rigorous testing for durability, comfort, and safety. With a focus on quality, sustainability, and customer service, we deliver excellence backed by continuous sleep science research.