The UK Sprayers Association is proud to celebrate several members and industry partners who have been named as finalists at the 2026 Golden Finish Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding individuals and businesses from across the painting, decorating and professional spraying industries, celebrating technical skill, business achievement and commitment to raising standards.
This year, members of the UKSA community have received recognition across six award categories.
Mentor of the Year
James has been named as a finalist for Mentor of the Year, recognising his continued work supporting professional sprayers, sharing industry knowledge and helping others to develop their skills and businesses.
Exterior Finish of the Year
George of XOX Coatings is a finalist for Exterior Finish of the Year, recognising the quality, preparation and professional finish delivered on an exterior spraying project.
Welsh Decorator of the Year
Ben of Cymru Coatings has been shortlisted for Welsh Decorator of the Year, celebrating his workmanship, professionalism and contribution to the decorating and spraying industry in Wales.
Niche Skills Award and Spray Finish of the Year
Richard of UK Spray Store has received two finalist nominations. He has been recognised in both the Niche Skills Award and Spray Finish of the Year categories, celebrating his specialist knowledge and the quality of his spray-finishing work.
Merchant of the Year
UKSA partner Diamond Paints has been shortlisted for Merchant of the Year, recognising the company's products, industry knowledge and continued support for professional sprayers and decorators.
Having UKSA members and partners represented across so many different categories demonstrates the range of skill, knowledge and professionalism found throughout the Association's community.
From mentoring and specialist spraying to outstanding finishes and industry support, each nomination reflects the hard work taking place across the professional spraying sector.
The UKSA was created to connect businesses, encourage continued development and help raise standards throughout the industry. Seeing members recognised on a national stage is something the whole Association can be proud of.
The Golden Finish Awards will take place on Saturday 24th October 2026 at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.
The event will bring together professionals and businesses from across the painting and decorating industry for an evening celebrating talent, achievement and excellence.
The UKSA team will be attending to support its finalists, and we look forward to celebrating alongside members and industry friends on the night.
UKSA would like to congratulate James, George, Ben, Richard and the Diamond Paints team on their nominations.
Being selected as a finalist is already a fantastic achievement and a reflection of the professionalism, commitment and talent each has demonstrated within the industry.
We wish every UKSA finalist the very best of luck and look forward to joining them at the Golden Finish Awards in October.
