{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/697320324b6b88f001c58512?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AWARDS 2026 BONUS: Meet the business category judges","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/1769152489990-a164319c-894d-4141-bd9e-dbd0d9c00ec9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this special bonus episode of <em>The kbbreview Podcast</em>, host Matt Baker goes behind the scenes of&nbsp; judging for the <a href=\"https://kbbawards.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>kbbreview Retail &amp; Design Awards 2026</strong></a>, with an exclusive look at what really goes on in the business categories.</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by our awards Podcast Partner 2026 <a href=\"https://www.sonasbathrooms.com/gb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sonas Bathrooms</strong></a>, this episode is part of our run-up to the awards ceremony on <strong>Monday, March 2 </strong>at the <strong>Hilton Birmingham Metropole</strong>. Between now and the big night, we’ll be bringing you more bonus episodes that dig into the awards and celebrate the very best talent our industry has to offer.</p><p><br></p><p>This month, we’re lifting the curtain on the famously robust judging process as Matt is joined by two judges from the <strong>business categories</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Helen Lord</strong>, Co-founder and director of Rehome</li><li><strong>Mike Lloyd</strong>, Managing director of Wetrooms Online</li><li><br></li></ul><p>They share their personal approach to judging, what really makes an entry stand out, and practical tips for anyone thinking of entering the awards in the future. If you’ve ever wondered how winners are decided, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Tickets are still available</strong> for the awards night! If you’re already heading to <strong>kbb Birmingham</strong>, why not go all in and join the industry’s biggest party?</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Find out more and book tables or seats at <a href=\"https://kbbawards.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>kbbreview.com/awards</strong></a></p><p>👉 Learn more about our podcast sponsor at <a href=\"https://www.sonasbathrooms.com/gb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>sonasbathrooms.com</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Now, on with the show. 🎙️</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"kbbreview, Andrew Davies"}