This year’s Fitter of the Year competition is now accepting entries, with the winner taking home £2,000.
The 2023 competition, of which Interiors Monthly is a sponsor, focuses on LVT, and will switch to carpet in 2024.
Entrants do not need to be a NICF member, but must be 18 or over on 30 April – the deadline for entering.
The initial entry will be in the format of a questionnaire, as in previous years. The top 10 fitters will progress to the semi-final practical trials.
These will take place on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough, with five fitters each day. The top five fitters will then take part in the final at The Flooring Show in Harrogate on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 September.
In July, finalists will be given a summary of what will be required in the final and also the details for the pre-set Judges’ Challenge task to make an item to be judged at the final.
The competition will again be judged by Ian James and Richard Renouf.
The winner will also receive one year’s free NICF Master Fitter membership.
Full details can be found on the NICF’s website or by clicking on the logo above.