6 Industry News Also online at www.dijonline.co.uk Door Industry Journal Spring 2026 HÖRMANN UK proudly celebrated excellence across its Partner Standard dealer network at the inaugural in-person Partner Standard Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday 26th February 2026 at the Leicester Marriott Hotel. Taking over the entire venue for the evening, the event marked a significant milestone in the Hörmann UK calendar. Bringing together partners from across the UK, the ceremony recognised outstanding performance, innovation, and collaboration within the network, while creating valuable opportunities for networking and celebration. Adding star quality and plenty of entertainment to the occasion, the evening was hosted by Martin Bayfield, former England rugby international, broadcaster, actor, and stunt performer - who ensured an engaging and memorable awards presentation. The ceremony featured 12 individual award categories, created to ensure broad recognition across the network. The awards celebrated dealers of all sizes and specialisms, promoting inclusivity while providing opportunities to highlight both individual and team achievements. The evening commenced with a drinks and canapés reception, followed by a formal dinner during which the awards were presented. Celebrating the 2026 Winners Twelve awards were presented on the night, recognising exceptional achievements across the Partner Standard network. The 2026 winners were: • Rising Star – Horizons Group Ltd • Business Growth – Essex Garage Doors • Most Installations – Glynn Foster BFCC Garage Doors • Customer Choice – ZAP Garage Doors • Installation Composite Doors – Pro-Door Ltd • Installation RollMatic T – Garage Door Secure • Showroom Excellence – Garage Doors Northern • Team of the Year – Doorfit • Digital Engagement – Cambrian Garage Doors • Customer Experience – Moar Doors • Innovation – A S Doors • Social Impact – Cooks Doors Each award highlighted the dedication, professionalism and commitment to excellence demonstrated throughout the year by Hörmann UK’s valued partners. The celebrations continued late into the night with an after-party, where guests enjoyed dancing to live band The 1984, a casino-style experience and a photo booth that added an extra element of fun to the proceedings. Wolfgang Gorner, MD at Hormann UK commented, “I would like to extend my congratulations to all winners and finalists of the awards. To see so many of our partners come together under one roof was incredibly rewarding. The Partner Standard awards Partner Standard Awards Ceremony 2026 An evening of recognition and celebration for Hörmann UK’s nationwide dealer network
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