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Buckinghamshire New University to provide FDA sponsorship of the 2015 KBSA Designer Awards

The Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom Specialists Association has reported that it has reached agreement with Buckinghamshire New University for sponsorship of the 2015 KBSA Kitchen Concept Designer Award.

This will include a brand new award: the 2015 KBSA Student Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year (open to students on the inaugural Foundation Degree (Arts) Kitchen Design course).

The brief for the 'Concept Awards' has been developed by Renee Mascari, CEO of the kbb National Training Group, on behalf of the University.
David Gillett, course leader for the new degree, says: "I am delighted that the KBSA is launching the 2015 KBSA Student Kitchen Concept Designer of the Year award because it shows that the industry is recognising the design talents and commitment of our first cohort of students.

"I hope that the award will reassure them that the sector is keen to recognise the most talented designers, which will serve as a benchmark for other potential students to aspire to."

Graham Ball, Chief Executive Officer, adds: The idea came from our Association wanting to support this great educational initiative, and also get the students involved in the wider KBB industry as part of their learning, and it's fantastic that the University has agreed to this proposal. I firmly believe it is for the whole KBB industry to get behind Bucks New University and support the course through bursaries, communication and any other way that ensures the Degree Course become a permanent feature!"

The other KBSA 2015 Designer Award categories are now being finalised, and will be published shortly.

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30th January 2015