First Annual Meistari Roofcraft Awards Winners Announced

The winners of the inaugural Meistari Roofcraft Awards were announced on Friday 7 August 2026 during a dazzling awards ceremony at the Queens Hotel in Chester.

Attracting guests from across the roofing sector, the event celebrated excellence across core industry disciplines including slating, tiling, leadwork, flat roofing, and hard metals. Awards were divided into two categories, ‘Collegium’ for members of the Association of Master Roofers, and ‘Laureate’ for both members and non-members.

The event was supported by Headline Sponsor CUPA PIZARRAS and Event Sponsors Metal Solutions, Midland Lead and the Master Roofers Training Academy.

Winners

Flat Roof Project Commercial

Winner: Richard Soan Roofing Services – Crawley Hospital Estates Building

Richard Soan Roofing Services – Crawley Hospital Estates Building

Slate Roof Project Commercial

Winner: NRA Roofing & Flooring Services Ltd – West Bromwich Town Hall

NRA Roofing & Flooring Services Ltd – West Bromwich Town Hall

Hard Metal Roof Project

Winner: EMC Roofing & Cladding Ltd and Thomas Arnout – Marina Court Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea

EMC Roofing & Cladding Ltd and Thomas Arnout – Marina Court Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea

Flat Roof Project Domestic

Winner: Aberdeen Roofing Specialists Ltd – Mary Culter

Aberdeen Roofing Specialists Ltd – Mary Culter

Tile Roof Project Domestic Laureate

Winner: RBC Roofing Ltd – 28 Stumperlowe Hall Road

RBC Roofing Ltd – 28 Stumperlowe Hall Road

Tile Roof Project Domestic Collegium

Winner: Stenning Roofers – 14 The Avenue

Stenning Roofers – 14 The Avenue

Slate Roof Project Domestic Laureate & Collegium

Winner: Clemence Roofing Ltd and Heritage Roofing Southwest Ltd – Riverside Bray

Clemence Roofing Ltd and Heritage Roofing Southwest Ltd – Riverside Bray

Lead Roof Project Domestic Laureate & Collegium

Winner: WJS Leadwork and Roofing Ltd – Grassmere Avenue

WJS Leadwork and Roofing Ltd – Grassmere Avenue

Solar Roof Project Domestic

Winner: Roofing Matters Group Ltd – Twigs, Old Forest Road

Roofing Matters Group Ltd – Twigs, Old Forest Road

Tile Roof Project Heritage

Winner: Richard Soan Roofing Services – The Hawthorns School, Pendell Road

Richard Soan Roofing Services – The Hawthorns School, Pendell Road

Slate Roof Project Heritage Laureate

Winner: On Top Slating Ltd – Forest Hall

On Top Slating Ltd – Forest Hall

Slate Roof Project Heritage Collegium

Winner: Marshall Thompson Leadwork Limited – Swinton Park Hotel

Marshall Thompson Leadwork Limited – Swinton Park Hotel

Lead Roof Project Heritage Laureate

Winner: Norfolk Sheet Lead Ltd – Aston Webb Building

Norfolk Sheet Lead Ltd – Aston Webb Building

Lead Roof Project Heritage Collegium

Winner: Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors Ltd – Manchester Town Hall

Greenough & Sons Roofing Contractors Ltd – Manchester Town Hall

Judges’ Choice

Winner: Creative Leadwork and Roofing Ltd – Lansdowne House, Notting Hill

Creative Leadwork and Roofing Ltd

Individual Awards

The event also celebrated the talents of individuals across the roofing sector, including emerging talent, outstanding industry contribution, and career-defining mastery.

Ian McCarthy Award – Learner of the Year

Winner: Reece Leakey

Outstanding Contribution to Roofing

Winner: Denise Cherry

Mastercraftsman Award

Winners: Peter Fields, Gary Lyons and Ian McCarthy

First Annual Meistari Roofcraft Awards

Stewart Rowles, MD, Master Roofers UK

Stewart Rowles, Managing Director of the Association of Master Roofers and Master Roofers UK, and the creator of the Meistari Roofcraft Awards, commented: “Thank you for joining us for the first annual Meistari Roofcraft Awards. A first awards event was always going to be an uncertain turnout but we were delighted to have sold out the entire awards and put on a very high-end event.

“It was an honour and a privilege to recognise our industry and the people in it for all they do, from creating stunning roofs, to those who are starting their journey in roofing, all the way through to those who have mastered their craft.

“We made many new friends and was fantastic to meet up with so many great people. See you all next year.”

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