British Gypsum announces its finalists for an international award that recognises craftsmanship, quality and sustainability

The 14th International Gypsum Trophy, to be held in Paris in April, celebrates the collaboration between the business and its customers by shining a light on their expertise. Twenty-nine countries will be represented, with 85 projects and 350 participants.

We have put forward our winners from the UK National Trophy - Lovell Homes, Flynn Interiors and JJ Projects, which were chosen by our national jury, comprising Órla Whelan, Customer Solutions and Portfolio Development Director and Sector Directors Jonathan Cherry, Ian Winroth and Neil Shaw, plus Iain Mcilwee, CEO of FIS (Finishes and Interiors Sector).

Lovell Homes was chosen in the Residential category for its Heath Farm development in Holt, Norfolk, using British Gypsum specified systems and products to a high standard helping to provide homes with increased comfort, desirability and quality.

Flynn Interiors was chosen for the Culture, Education and Leisure category for Gradel Quadrangles. Described as a ‘wonderful architecture of curves in a city of straight lines’, the Gradel Quadrangles is part of Oxford University’s New College. The historical building was being refurbished and combined with a modern structure that will provide 85 rooms of luxury student accommodation. Principal subcontractor Flynn Interiors specified a range of British Gypsum’s innovative systems.

JJ Projects saw its work at HMP & YOI Stirling, for the Scottish Government, chosen for the Business and Institutional category. Designed in collaboration with the Scottish Prisons Service, HMP & YOI Stirling is a new build custodial facility for 100 women. Centred around mental wellbeing and with a trauma-focused approach, the design creates a therapeutic space.

Dean O’Sullivan, Managing Director said: “The Gypsum Trophy is an opportunity to celebrate our customers. All our winning projects exhibited craftmanship, quality, and innovation, while presenting solutions that demonstrate how together we are building better for people and the planet.

“Competition was strong and everyone at British Gypsum wishes our winners the best of luck. We were delighted with the quality of entrants to our National Trophy and extend a warm congratulations to all the finalists.”

Any plasterboard or plastering contractor or professionals specialising in the traditional craft of plastering or mounting plasterboard systems is eligible to enter the competition which has been held bi-annually since 1998. This year there are six competition categories in total, covering Business & Institutional, Culture, Education & Leisure, Residential, Innovation, Façades and Ceilings.

The International Jury will select 14 winners of the International Gypsum Trophy 2025, with first and second prize in each category, plus the Grand Prix and the President’s Prize. The award winners will be announced at a special ceremony and gala dinner in Paris this April.