Press release, supplied by Shepherd PR for the British Furniture Association. Wording as issued, shortened; nothing added or inferred.
The British Furniture Association (BFA) has announced the submission window for entries to the Future of Furniture Awards 2027 is now open.
A celebration of sustainability, education, ESG reporting and individual action, the Future of Furniture Awards recognise BFA members that demonstrate a commitment to excellence. Judged by an independent panel, the awards are presented at BFA's Furniture Component Expo (FCE), which returns to Telford International Centre in March.
“Submissions for the awards are now open and we are encouraging furniture manufacturers, suppliers and retailers of all sizes to showcase the work they have been doing in sustainable action, environmental care, education and social value. Our members are leading by example through preserving skills, creating opportunities and protecting the planet, and they deserve to be recognised for that.”
— Phil Spademan, Managing Director, BFA
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Subscribe free- Excellence in Education: recognising BFA members who are successful in engaging and igniting a passion for talented trainees to work and thrive in the furniture sector, including a rewarding working and learning environment for all staff and partnerships and initiatives designed to attract talent.
- Excellence in Sustainability: evidence of continuous improvement across the business, sustainable actions planned over the next three and five years, how people within the organisation have been empowered to create a more sustainable future, and how this is communicated to staff and customers.
- Excellence in ESG Reporting: a commitment to continuous improvement, a balance across all three areas of reporting, a defined timeline for change and a clear plan for the future.
- Sustainability Champion: applicants can be nominated or put themselves forward. Criteria include leading change in sustainability through promotion, networking, reporting and co-ordinating activities, and evidence of staff engagement and challenges encountered.
Entries for the Future of Furniture Awards 2027 remain open until Friday 22 January 2027. Case studies of past winners are on the BFA website.
Entry forms: Future of Furniture Awards 2027 (BFA)
Future of Furniture winners 2026: case studies (BFA)
Press release issued 7 October 2026 by Shepherd PR Limited for the British Furniture Association, sent to editor@thefurnituremagazine.com by Maya Ings. Photograph of the 2026 winners supplied with the release.
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