Shade-Space is proud to announce that we have been named Finalists in three categories at the BBSA Excellence Awards 2026, one of the most respected award programmes in the UK shading and blinds industry.

Hosted by the British Blind and Shutter Association (BBSA), the Excellence Awards recognise outstanding performance, innovation, and professionalism across external and internal shading solutions. Being shortlisted across multiple categories highlights our continued commitment to quality, technical expertise, and customer care.

A Significant Achievement for Shade-Space

Receiving recognition from the BBSA is a meaningful milestone. The awards are judged by independent industry experts and assess entries against strict criteria including design, installation quality, sustainability, project management, and client outcomes.

Being shortlisted in three separate categories in a single year reflects the breadth of work we deliver across residential and commercial external shading projects.

BBSA Excellence Awards 2026 – Our Finalist Categories

For 2026, Shade-Space has been shortlisted in the following categories:

Best External Shading Installation
This category recognises exceptional design and installation of external shading systems. Our shortlisted project demonstrated technical precision, clean detailing, and a solution tailored specifically to the client’s building and operational needs.

Best Large-Scale Commercial Shading Installation
This award celebrates complex commercial projects delivered to a high standard. Our entry showcased large-scale planning, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and a shading system designed to perform reliably in a demanding commercial environment.

Best Community Impact Project
This category highlights projects that positively contribute to local communities. Our shortlisted submission demonstrated how thoughtful shading design can improve usability, comfort, and wellbeing in shared spaces.

Continuing a Strong Track Record of Industry Recognition

The 2026 finalist announcements build on Shade-Space’s established history at the BBSA Excellence Awards.

In recent years, we have achieved:

• Winner – Best External Shading Installation (2022)

• Finalist – Best Large-Scale Commercial Shading Installation (2024)

This continued recognition reinforces our position as a trusted external shading specialist delivering consistently high standards year after year.

Part of the Bright A Blind Group

Shade-Space operates as the external shading division of the Bright A Blind Group, one of the UK’s most established names in commercial solar shading. As part of the group, we benefit from shared technical knowledge, robust processes, and a long-standing reputation built over decades.

The Bright A Blind Group is also recognised for its commitment to responsible business practices and is accredited by Carbon Neutral Britain, supporting sustainable approaches across operations and supply chains.

What This Means for Our Clients

For our clients, these awards are more than just trophies. They represent confidence.

Being recognised by the BBSA means:

• Projects are designed and installed to industry-leading standards

• Products are specified responsibly and correctly for each environment

• Installations are delivered safely, professionally, and with long-term performance in mind

• Clients benefit from proven expertise backed by independent recognition

Whether working with homeowners, architects, facilities managers, or hospitality operators, our approach remains the same: deliver reliable, well-designed shading solutions that perform in real-world conditions.

Looking Ahead

As we move into 2026, Shade-Space remains focused on innovation, quality craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships. Being shortlisted for three BBSA Excellence Awards motivates us to continue raising standards across every project we deliver.

We would like to thank our clients, partners, suppliers, and installation teams for their continued trust and collaboration. Recognition like this is always a collective achievement.

To learn more about our award-winning external shading solutions, or to discuss an upcoming project, please contact the Shade-Space team.