Our Awards
Category Entries are now open and must be submitted by the deadline of Friday April 17th
Award Structure
What the Awards Celebrate
The Meistari Roofcraft Awards celebrate:
Craftsmanship over scale
Quality of execution over turnover
Heritage understanding alongside modern competence
People as well as projects
The event is intentionally structured to give equal weight to:
Traditional materials (slate, tile, lead, hard metals)
Heritage and conservation work
Contemporary applications carried out with craft integrity
The Laureate Awards
(Open – National, Non-Member & Member Entries)
Purpose:
To recognise outstanding roofing projects across the UK, regardless of association membership.
Who can enter:
All contractors from across the UK
Membership of any association is not required
What is judged:
Quality of workmanship
Technical execution
Material understanding
Suitability of approach for context (heritage / domestic / commercial)
Overall craft standard
Categories include (indicative):
Slate roofing (domestic, commercial, heritage)
Tiled roofing (domestic, commercial, heritage)
Leadwork
Hard metals
Flat roofing (domestic and commercial)
Specialist or heritage applications
Each category will produce:
Multiple Finalists
One Laureate Award Winner
The Laureate Awards represent national excellence in project delivery.
The Collegium Awards
(Association of Master Roofers Members Only)
Purpose:
To recognise exceptional work and conduct within the Association of Master Roofers (AMR) community.
Who can enter:
AMR members only
What is judged:
Quality of workmanship
Technical execution
Material understanding
Suitability of approach for context (heritage / domestic / commercial)
Overall craft standard
category will produce:
Multiple Finalists
One Collegium Award Winner
The Collegium Awards represent national excellence in project delivery.
Categories include (indicative):
Slate roofing (domestic, commercial, heritage)
Tiled roofing (domestic, commercial, heritage)
Leadwork
Specialist or heritage applications
The Collegium Awards exist to:
Create internal benchmarks of excellence
Reward members who represent the craft and the association at the highest level
Individual Awards (Personal Recognition)
These awards recognise people, not projects.
Who can enter:
Anyone wishing to nominate themselves or an individual for any of the following categories can click on the submission form to enter the individuals details
Master Craftsman Award
(Highest Individual Honour)
Awarded to a master craftsperson
Recognises:
Lifetime or career-defining mastery
Deep roofing knowledge
Influence on standards, teaching, or practice
This is the most prestigious award of the evening.
Outstanding Contribution to Roofing
Recognises individuals who have:
Advanced the craft through education, leadership, mentoring, or advocacy
Contributed significantly to heritage roofing or skills preservation
Can include trainers, educators, practitioners, or industry figures
Learner / Apprentice of the Year
Celebrates emerging talent
Focuses on:
Skill development
Attitude to craft
Commitment to learning
Intended to encourage progression and pride in craft careers
Our Journey: Crafting Excellence in Roofing
Our organization has a proud history rooted in the rich traditions of UK roofing craftsmanship. From our humble beginnings, we have evolved into a significant player in the industry, celebrating the remarkable achievements of roofing contractors. Key milestones along our journey include the establishment of these prestigious awards that recognise quality and innovation in roofing. We are dedicated to supporting roofing professionals in their pursuit of excellence, fostering a community that values skill, heritage, and craftsmanship.
As part of this journey, we have brought together a team of expert roofers to run our Heritage and Craft Committee. This committee is an integral part of the awards process and the committee takes on the judging role within the awards. Our judges are the backbone of the awards and it’s credibility and we thank them for the hard work they put into the process and for the professionalism they show when judging entrants.
The Judging Process
The Meistari Roofcraft Awards are judged by an expert panel of roofing specialists. These judges represent a wide variety roofing backgrounds and dedicate their time and effort to judging all entries in the awards programme.
How It Works
Our judges conduct a face to face meeting once a year after the entries for the awards have been collated. The judges look at every entry and mark the entries based on a set of criteria. In order to create fairness and impartiality, all entries for roof categories are judged blind.
What is our blind judging process?
All entires are presented to the judges without a company name, a list of manufacturers who supplied materials or the location of the project. These elements are made public at the awards themselves and when we announce the shortlists for each category, however our judges will not know this information when carrying out their roles. This helps to maintain fairness to all entrants and ensures that we are judging the quality of the workmanship of the project primarily over all other factors.
The judges will score each project based on factors like..
Technical complexity
Correct use of materials
Workmanship conforming to industry standards of good practice
Overall presentation and attention to detail
Entrant Advice From Our Judges
We want all entrants to stand the best possible chance of being shortlisted or chosen as winners. This is why we feel it is important to give advice on the best ways to approach an entry submission.
Do….
Do include detailed photos of progress. Including photos of the projects progress adds depth to your entry and helps judges to see the complexity of the work alongside how it was carried out.
Do include close up images of completed details. This is very important and can help you to demonstrate the quality and depth of your project. Showcasing the finer details of a project will benefit your entry greatly.
Do include information about the work carried out. On your submission form there will be a section to describe your entry and what was involved in the job. It is important to complete this part of the form submission to enhance your entry and give the judges a better understanding of what was involved.
Do fill out the online submission form entirely. To give the judges the maximum detail on which to judge your project, be sure to include all fields in the online submission form including uploading as many images as you can.
Do show safe systems of work. Projects where unsafe work environments, poor work practices or a lack of health and safety consideration will be judged harshly.
Do Not…..
Do not only include drone photos from far away. This is a typical complaint of judges and makes marking an entry hard to do if the collections of photos supplied are taken from far away. While drone photos are welcomed and can help to provide a zoomed out impression of the project, please keep this to a minimum of 1 or 2 drone images and the rest progress or detail images.
Do not avoid detail on seemingly complex projects. This can be a big factor in the judging. If a project with multiple technical details is entered with little to no close up shots of the details involved, this can raise concerns with the judges about the quality of the details and may imply that photos were not submitted to avoid showing sub optimal work. Be as detailed as you can in your entry photos.
Do not submit limited photos. In your online entry submission, you will be given 15 photo slots to upload images. You should try to include as many photos as possible. Uploading only 2 or 3 images may affect the judges decision and may be classed as ‘lack of evidence’
Step 1: Prepare Your Entry
Gather all necessary details about your project. Ensure you have high-quality images and a concise description that highlights your craftsmanship and innovation. Follow the advice from our judges info above.
Step 2: Complete the Form
Fill out the project submission form with accurate information. Review your details carefully to ensure everything is correct before submitting. Follow the advice from our judges above.
Step 3: Submit Your Work
Once you're satisfied with your entry, hit the submit button. You’ll receive a confirmation email shortly after your submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Roofing Awards
Entering a project is simple. Visit our project submission page, fill out the required information, and upload any necessary documentation. Ensure your project meets our criteria for eligibility to be considered for the awards.
The awards ceremony will take place on the 7th of August at the Queens Hotel, Chester.
You can purchase tickets via our ticket sales section on the site and complete your purchase through our secure payment portal.
Sponsors can include roofing material manufacturers, merchants, and other industry-related businesses. If you’re interested in sponsorship, please reach out through our contact form for more details regarding partnership opportunities.
Certainly, we welcome guests to join us for the awards ceremony. Please purchase your tickets in advance to secure your spot, as spaces may be limited.
If you have further questions, feel free to reach out via our contact form or connect with us on our social media channels. We’re here to help and ensure you have a great experience with us.
Winners are chosen by a panel of experts in the roofing who review each submission based on established criteria. Each project is evaluated for quality, innovation, and impact within the community. You can find out more information on the judging page.
There is no entry fee for any of the categories in the awards. The only cost involved is if you wish to book a seat/table at the awards itself.
Yes, you can update your submission prior to the deadline. By sending any additional information or photos to us.
We do not issue feedback on any categories or entries.
Entering The Right Award Category
*Please Read*
Below are the submission entry forms for the awards. Please note that there are different forms for different parts of the awards. These are as follows…
Enter The Laureate Awards
Choose the cream submission form if you are entering a roofing project and are not a member of AMR
Enter The Collegium Awards
Choose the Navy submission form if you are a member of the Association of Master Roofers and wish to enter a roofing project
Enter The Individual Awards
Choose the Mauve submission form if you are entering as an individual or nominating an individual.