Welcome to Backstage Brew, your monthly look behind the scenes of the 2026 WhatHouse? Awards.
Bringing you closer to the action, each edition reminds you of our latest announcements, news you might have missed, and a few hints about the ideas still under wraps.
So grab a cuppa and we’ll spill the tea…
Welcome Build Warranty Group
First up, we have a new headline sponsor! Build Warranty Group has signed a multi-year deal that will see the structural warranty insurance specialists collaborate with WhatHouse? Awards long-term. CEO Andrew Dyson is excited this partnership offers an opportunity to celebrate “outstanding quality, innovation and customer service in UK housebuilding, and bring added focus to the technical assurance, risk management and build-quality standards that underpin great homes.” Great to have you on board!
Share Your Stories
Don’t miss the chance to tell your WhatHouse? Awards stories and gain national profile! Keith Osborne, editor of Show House magazine, is looking for interviewees to share their experiences at the Awards, from winners and finalists to first-time attendees and those that never miss the event. We want to hear what the WhatHouse? Awards mean to you, so get in touch via marketing@whathouseawards.co.uk.
Be In It To Win It!
Time is ticking to get those entries underway so make sure to download the prospectus and submit your nomination by 17 July. With 21 different categories recognising excellence across all types of housebuilding, there’s plenty to consider. And don’t forget we introduced three new categories for 2026, highlighting leaders in marketing, customer care, and technology and innovation. You can find out more about these in the June edition of Show House.
What’s New This Summer?
Summer is heating up and we’ve got plenty in store, with some big announcements to share. We’ll be revealing our esteemed judging panel very soon, and we’ll also be dropping invitations to our exclusive winners’ party! This invite-only event gives our 2025 winners and sponsors a chance to reconnect, celebrate and reminisce on their success. Want to be on the guest list for next year? Submit your nomination or talk to our team to learn about our partnership packages.
Lastly, were you one of the early birds who grabbed a table in our May Pick Your Table promo? This was a huge hit and the room is filling up fast. Our advice? Stay on the ball for what our team is planning next…
