Taking place on Monday 19 January at the NEC Birmingham, alongside the January Furniture Show, the event will unite more than 350 of the sector’s most influential retailers, brands, manufacturers, and suppliers for an evening dedicated to recognising creativity, innovation, and business excellence.

“We’re delighted to welcome Snap Finance as our Headline Sponsor,” said Paddy Wallace, Head of Sales at The Furniture Shows. “Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to recognising and supporting excellence across every corner of the furniture sector.”

As part of their commitment to supporting excellence across the sector, Snap Finance will also sponsor the Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising an individual whose outstanding contribution has shaped the furniture industry.

Andy Smith, Chief Executive Officer at Snap Finance UK, said: “Our headline sponsorship of the Excellence in Furniture Awards highlights Snap Finance’s commitment to building strong, lasting partnerships with furniture retailers across the UK. At Snap Finance, we help people furnish their homes through flexible and affordable repayment options, and we’re incredibly proud to recognise the innovation, service, and dedication that makes the furniture sector thrive.”

Guests attending the Excellence in Furniture Awards will enjoy a welcome drinks reception, a three-course seated dinner, and an evening of entertainment, including a celebrity host and live music at the after-party. The event promises to be the highlight of the furniture calendar, providing unparalleled networking and celebration opportunities.

Tickets and tables are now on sale, with an early bird discount available until Friday 14 November. Those interested in aligning their business with this landmark industry event can explore a range of sponsorship opportunities designed to suit different objectives.

About the Excellence in Furniture Awards:

The Excellence in Furniture Awards is brought to you by The Furniture Shows. Held in conjunction with the January Furniture Show, the awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Monday 19 January at the NEC, Birmingham. This inaugural awards ceremony will gather 350 leading brands, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to honour the brightest stars in the industry.

As part of Clarion Events' portfolio, which includes the January Furniture Show, the Manchester Furniture Show, Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, Top Drawer, and the digital platform Retail Revealed, the Excellence in Furniture Awards will provide an unforgettable evening of recognition and celebration of the furniture industry.

Secure your place at the furniture industry’s biggest night.

Contacts:

• General enquiries: hello@excellenceinfurnitureawards.com
• Press enquiries: Georgia Walkden, georgia.walkden@clarionevents.com
• Table and sponsor enquiries: Paria Mercer, advertising@thefurnitureshows.com

About Snap Finance:

Since 2017, Milton Keynes-based Snap Finance UK has championed inclusivity in point-of-sale finance. Using proprietary affordability solutions and data-driven decision-making, Snap provides responsible, flexible credit for all backgrounds, enabling smarter purchases and broader access to finance. Globally, Snap Finance has supported over three million customers and 20,000 retail partners worldwide.

Learn more about Snap Finance.