Dudley decorator wins national award
Dudley business, Parkes Decorators, has won a national award for its work on a barn conversion in Lower Penn near Wolverhampton.
The company was recognised for its excellent technical skills in a project that combined old and new, at a glittering ceremony hosted by the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) at Plaisterers’ Hall, London.
The national trade body revealed Parkes Decorators as the winner of the New Build category at its prestigious Premier Trophy Awards, citing an exceptional standard of work.
Christian Harris, contracts manager for Parkes Decorators said: “It’s a great honour to be nominated and then win this prestigious award.
“The hard work from our lads and commitment from our clients enables us to be able to carry out such work on all manner of fantastic projects. Thanks to all involved and a massive thanks to the PDA.”
The Premier Trophy Awards is held annually by the PDA to fly the flag for excellence in the sector and the main sponsor for 2025 was Johnstone’s Trade.
Award entries are judged by a panel of experts from the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI), who examined 103 entries, visited 53 sites and scored entrants across seven categories.
Neil Ogilvie, Chief Executive of the PDA said: “As the largest trade body representing painters and decorators across the UK, the PDA stands for the highest standards of work, customer service and compliance.
“Parkes Decorators’ work in Lower Penn is outstanding and we congratulate them on winning a highly sought-after Premier Trophy Award.
“Their work sets a benchmark for quality and is a stellar example of best practice in the sector.”
