HMG Paints Celebrates Four Nominations at the 2026 BCF Awards
HMG Paints, Manchester-based paint manufacturer, is delighted to announce that they have been shortlisted for four awards at the British Coatings Federation (BCF) Awards 2026. These awards recognise the achievements of its members and continued commitment to excellence across the coatings industry.
The shortlist, which was announced on 11th September 2026, was compiled following a series of independent judging sessions, with entries submitted by businesses from across the UK coatings industry. With a strong history of success at the BCF Awards, including winning both the Marketing Campaign of the Year Award and Excellence in Training Award in 2023, HMG continues to build on its previous achievements for both the company and its people.
Firstly, the business was proudly nominated for the Excellence in Training award, recognising its continued investment into the employee development within the business and training opportunities available throughout the company.
The nomination highlights the range of training initiatives developed across HMG, including improvements to internal training systems, the Swarm of Change Programme and the continued development of the businesses dedicated Spray Training and Brush Application Centre. These initiatives aim to provide HMG’s employees and apprentices with the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to develop skills within their roles.
This commitment to developing the people within HMG is further reflected in three individual nominations, with QMS Coordinator Ankita Biswas shortlisted for the Rising Star award, Purchasing Assistant Kyle Murray for Apprentice of the Year and Brand Development & Communications Manager Gracienne Ikin for Young Leader of the Year. Each nomination recognises their individual achievements, contributions to the business and continued professional development within the coatings industry.
Firstly, Ankita’s nomination for the Rising Star award recognises the impact she has made since joining HMG in 2024, particularly her contribution to the company’s quality and environmental standards. Her involvement in achieving HMG’s ISO 14001 certification in 2025 has highlighted her commitment to continuous improvement across the business.
In addition to this, Kyle’s nomination for Apprentice of the Year showcases his professional development during his time at HMG, having achieved a Distinction in his Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship. His progression from production into purchasing has seen him contribute to improvements the in HMG’s continued supplier partnerships.
Finally, Grace’s nomination for Young Leader of the Year recognises her continued growth and leadership throughout almost 13 years at HMG. Her contributions to business development, employee wellbeing and charitable initiatives have made a lasting impact across the company.
In summary, the four nominations reflect HMG’s continued commitment to investing in its people, supporting professional development and recognising the achievements of employees across the business. From individual contributions to company-wide training initiatives, the nominations highlight the importance of people in HMG’s continued success.
The winners of the 2026 BCF Awards will be announced on Thursday 12th November 2026, at The Queens Hotel in Leeds. With various awards up for grabs, HMG are looking forward to celebrating their achievements with industry peers.
Please see the full list of nominated entrees at: BCF Awards 2026 - British Coatings Federation Ltd
If you require further information on the press release, please contact:
Josh Hibbert
HMG Paints
joshhibbert@hmgpaint.com or marketing@hmgpaint.com
0161 205 7631