2027 LRWA Awards: Unilin Named Headline Sponsor

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has announced Unilin as the headline sponsor for the 2027 LRWA Awards, taking place on Wednesday 17 March 2027 at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool.

Unilin Insulation is the first associate member of the Association to take on the headline sponsorship. The LRWA’s associate members manufacture the ancillary components that form part of a liquid roofing system, such as thermal and acoustic insulation, vapour control layers, decking and drainage.

Part of the wider Unilin Group, Unilin Insulation has been manufacturing PIR and Phenolic insulation for the UK construction industry for 40 years. Its flat roofing range includes insulation boards, a thermal ply board and tapered roof insulation systems for warm roof build-ups, including those waterproofed with liquid-applied membranes.

The 2027 event marks 10 years since the LRWA Awards were launched in 2017. Having sold out on each of the last 6 awards 430 guests attended from across the liquid roofing and waterproofing sector in 2026, including contractors, manufacturers and suppliers. Next year’s awards ceremony falls on St Patrick’s Day.

Headline Sponsor

Leighton Davies, UK Sales and Marketing Director at Unilin Insulation, said: “The LRWA provides valuable technical support through industry guidance, best practice standards and expert knowledge, helping Unilin ensure our products are correctly specified and compatible with liquid waterproofing systems. Their technical expertise and industry collaboration allow Unilin to stay informed of regulatory developments, address technical challenges and promote high-quality solutions.

“The LRWA Awards are always a significant date in the diary and it’s an absolute privilege to be Headline Sponsor for 2027.”

2027 LRWA Awards

The LRWA Awards recognise the quality, professionalism and workmanship of those working with liquid-applied membranes. Project entries are reviewed anonymously by an independent judging panel and assessed against detailed criteria.

Awards will be presented in five project categories: Sustainability Project of the Year, Liquid Waterproofing Project of the Year, Liquid Roofing Project of the Year in a Buried Application, Liquid Roofing Project of the Year Under 1,000m² and Liquid Roofing Project of the Year Over 1,000m². Individual awards for Trainer of the Year and Student of the Year will also be presented on the day.

Nominations for Trainer of the Year close on Friday 30 October 2026. Entries for all the project categories close on Friday 27 November 2026.

Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA

Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, said: “We are delighted to welcome Unilin Insulation as our headline sponsor for 2027. As the first associate member to take on this role, Unilin Insulation reflects the important part that insulation and other ancillary components play in the performance of a liquid roofing system, and the value of manufacturers from across the roof build-up working with the Association.

“Next year marks 10 years since the first LRWA Awards, and we are planning an event that does justice to that milestone. With the awards selling out on each of the last six occasions, I would encourage anyone who wishes to attend to book their tickets early, and members to submit their entries before the deadlines.”

The 2027 LRWA Awards is an event for LRWA members and their guests, and tickets are now on sale. Details of award entries and sponsorship packages are available here .

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